Pediatric Speech Language Pathology Assistant, Early Support for Infants & Toddlers Program (Full-Time)

Children's Therapy Center • Kent, WA

1d • $30 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1979 by a group of very involved, hands-on, highly regarded therapists, Children’s Therapy Center is on a mission to maximize the potential of children with disabilities. Our approach is to dismantle racism and ableism by offering collaborative, personalized, and family-centered physical, occupational, and speech therapy. We believe in the power of teamwork and offer early intervention services and multidisciplinary, play-based, and child-led early childhood special education.

Children’s Therapy Center is seeking an experienced Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to join our Early Support for Infants & Toddlers (ESIT) Team, in one of our following service areas: Kent, Renton, Maple Valley, Auburn/Enumclaw, and Tacoma, Washington. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of early childhood development and expertise in sensory processing and play-based therapy. Our Speech-Language Pathology Assistant should have a deep passion for empowering children with special needs and supporting their families to reach their full potential.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited?speech language pathology?assistant?program?OR an?associate?or?bachelor’s degree in the field of psychology, early childhood development, communication disorders or other related field?OR?equivalent experience?in?early childhood?settings.?
• Must have or obtain an SLPA?license in the State of Washington.?
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, required
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey thoughts and express ideas effectively using various oral, written, visual, and/or non-verbal skills.
• Effective listening skills, including the ability to recognize, comprehend and appreciate various perspectives and diverse points of view.
• Organized and detail oriented, with the ability to organize work to meet various commitments and responsibilities.
• Ability to anticipate potential challenges and adjust to changes as needed.
• Collaborative and participatory; serves as an active member of the team, inviting diverse perspectives to support organizational priorities and common goals.
• Demonstrated the ability to include, value, respect, and engage perspectives that cross cultural backgrounds, lived experiences, and diverse points of view.
• Strong decision-making skills, including the ability to complete duties factoring appropriate or relevant details, considerations, and input from all individuals impacted.
• Consciously and intentionally operates with self-awareness; consistently seeking opportunities to learn and grow in proactive and respectful ways
• Strong word processing and proficient with MS Word and Outlook
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and valid automobile insurance including access to reliable personal transportation

Responsibilities

• Participate in IFSP meetings with a supervising Speech Language Pathologist to assess each child’s strengths and areas of opportunity.
• Understand and educate parents and caregivers on the wide range of children’s development across individual, cultural, and community differences.
• Provide caregivers with culturally relevant support in the home, natural environment and/or telehealth, utilizing a coaching model that promotes health, well-being, and development of the whole child.
• Coach parents and caregivers to support culturally relevant routines that promote health, well-being, and development of the child.
• As part of the ESIT team, collaborate with caregivers and an SLP to implement the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that supports healthy racial, cultural, gender, socio-economic and disability identity for children and caregivers.
• Develop strong relationships with caregivers and work collaboratively with community members and multi-disciplinary ESIT team to meet family's needs.
• Participate as an active member of the ESIT team during team meetings, staffing, in-services, peer coaching/consultation.
• Embrace, integrate and adapt to cultural, racial, linguistic, ethnic, and socio-economic diversity into the daily curriculum by partnering with families and caregivers to incorporate and value aspects of language and traditions into the daily routine.
• Value and promote relationships between caregivers and children by fostering warm/healthy attachments and interactions.
• As a member of a multidisciplinary team, ensure compliance with Children’s Therapy Centers', IDEA Part B & C’s processes, policies, and timelines.

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• continuing education benefits
• Supplemental/premium insurance options are also available.
• Eligible employees can enroll in our retirement plan with their first paycheck and will be eligible for company contributions after their first year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees