Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant - Lewiston

POSITION TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
REPORTS TO: Speech Language Pathologist
SALARY RANGE: $18.53 - $25.52

This is a 40 hour per week, calendar year position with our CDS First Step site in Lewiston. Travel is required. Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and the preschool population is preferred.

Some benefits of CDS employment:

• Maine State Employee Medical coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• $250 per year Professional Development Stipend
• Maine State Employee Living Resources Program (Employee Assistance)
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• Work/Life Balance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Great coworkers, and the satisfaction of helping kiddos who really need you!

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The Speech Language Pathology Assistant is responsible for assisting in the practice of speech-language therapy under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant will:

• Exhibit a positive, professional attitude with supervisors, co-workers, children, and community.
• Maintain confidentiality of all children and employee related information.
• Conduct speech-language screenings (without interpretation) following specified screening protocols developed by the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Provide special instruction or special education assistance to students as directed by the Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Follow documented IFSP/IEP plans developed by the IFSP/IEP team and supervised by the Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Document the student’s progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the treatment plan and report this information to the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Assist the Speech-Language Pathologist during assessment of students who may be difficult to test.
• Assist with informal documentation, prepare materials, and assist with other clerical duties as directed by the Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Schedule activities, prepare charts, records, graphs, or otherwise display data.
• Perform checks and maintain equipment.
• Exhibit positive language and behavior skills as a model for children and families.
• Complete any other appropriate duties the Site Director/Supervisor deems necessary.

Required Supervision:

• Serve under general supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist and meet weekly or more frequently to discuss student’s treatment plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maine State SLPA License
• High school diploma or GED
• Positive background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems and special education methods
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people
• Ability to provide individual and group services in a variety of settings and models
• Ability to establish an effective rapport/relationship with children and parents
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Ability to adapt therapy techniques to varying personalities and environments
• Ability to travel to a variety of locations to deliver services
• Ability to motivate young children

Please send resume and completed CDS Employment Application (on CDS website) to:

Veterans’ Preference: Maine law provides a preference to qualified veterans and gold star spouses by ensuring they are offered an interview. If you are a veteran or a gold star spouse and wish to take advantage of this preference, please complete our employment application. Documentation is required. For more information, visit: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/veterans-preference-in-job-applications.

Child Development Services serves the early intervention and special education needs of Maine's children birth to age five. We have over 350 employees, a large network of contracted providers and currently serve over 3,500 children ages 0 to 5 years.

CDS consist of 10 principal sites throughout Maine with several satellite offices.

This posting is being offered by an equal opportunity employer.

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