Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Avondale, AZ

Full Time

Mid Level

Join AZA United's interdisciplinary team as an SLPA!

Arizona Autism United (AZA United) is a leading nonprofit service organization for children and families affected by autism in and around Maricopa County. We provide a wide range of supports and therapies and are currently expanding locations and programs across the Valley. We are growing and this is an exciting time to join a Top Workplace winner, with many opportunities for future career growth!

🌟 Join our team as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant and you'll get a chance to work hard to help families and grow with purpose! 🌟

SCHEDULE: This is a full-time position (30-40 hours/week). The anticipated schedule is M-F 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm
COMPENSATION: Starting pay range is $28-$33/hour DOE + Schedule Raise Program (2x/year)
LOCATION: "West Valley Center" in Avondale, AZ

Check out where you'll be working: https://youtu.be/6VmKA4fbnLw?si=_AEDoXazJOPYKYjA

🔍Job Summary

Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPA) are primarily responsible for providing speech therapy and other related services in the organization’s Speech and Language Services program under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).

This position involves working on an interdisciplinary team and collaborating with clinical leaders from all of our programs, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, ABA therapy, counseling, diagnostics and more! This position allows you an opportunity to be involved in a mix of activities, with a lot of support and integration with our incredible team. If you like variety, creativity and being part of something unique, this position might be for you!

Responsibilities and Duties

Provide direct treatment, identified by the supervising SLP, by following the written individualized treatment plans
Implement therapy goals in an individual setting and facilitate the in a group setting, addressing social language skills
Perform duties as directed involving data collection and record keeping for all services delivered
Participate in initial and ongoing training and/or shadowing from supervisors, parents, and other therapy team members as appropriate, including demonstration of current programs
Offer intervention strategies to families for speech and language goals and objectives
Communicate & collaborate regularly and openly with supervisors, therapy team members, providers and parents/guardians of the child/client
Accurate and timely submittal of paperwork, including data reports, timesheets, etc.
Work collaboratively and communicate with parents and families in a manner that emphasizes family-centered services

✅Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences, or related field with required coursework
Completion of certified training program for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
SLPA license from the Arizona Department of Health Services
Sufficient knowledge and experience to provide 1-to-1 speech therapy, social group facilitation, parent training classes, and other relevant services
1+ years of experience with speech therapy required.
Proficient with computers and email
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong reading, writing and oral communication skills
High ability to listen to and interpret needs of child and family
Enthusiasm and positive attitude towards all people; solid team player and open to new ideas
Ability to multi-task, independently plan and organize own activities with minimal supervision
Successfully pass a fingerprint clearance check and other related hiring requirements

✨In addition to joining an organization with a great culture and supportive leadership that believes in work/life balance, you'll also receive:

A competitive salary + Scheduled Raise Program!
An excellent comprehensive health benefit package that includes health, dental and vision, employer contributions to your health savings account, company paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, and employer paid basic life Insurance;
A 401K plan with 4% matching after just one year
Generous paid sick time and PTO, and 12 Paid Holidays;
Paid Certification & Licensing Expenses;
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Student Loan Forgiveness: As a non-profit organization, your employment (when consistently working at least 30 hours a week) meets requirements under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (for student loan forgiveness). For more information you can visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
and much more!

We're known around the valley as a community-based organization that provides compassionate and life-changing care for individuals with autism. We understand that it takes great people to provide great therapy, as well as a wonderful work environment for our teammates. That’s why we prioritize staff support, professional development, career growth, and having lots of fun. We learn together every day as we make a big difference in the lives of children and families. As a nonprofit organization, we are in it for one reason only – to help people in need. To see if this might be the right opportunity for you, here are 5 signs that you're a fit for Team AZA.

Autism knows no race, religion, gender, or identity. We need and value diversity and inclusion in our workforce in order to fully support our families. AZA welcomes applicants of any race, age, religion, gender, identity, or any other aspect which makes you unique.

For more information about AZA United, please visit our website at www.AZAunited.org or view our profile on www.glassdoor.com. https://azaunited.org/jobs-careers/why-work-for-aza-united

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This is a full-time role (30-40 hours/week) working M-F 10am-6pm OR 9am-5pm, and involves working 100% at our center in Avondale, Arizona. We guarantee at least 30 hours/week and offer paid cancellations. Is this acceptable to you?*

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