Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Easter Seals Southwest Florida•Sarasota, FL

24d

About The Position

Provides speech and language treatment to clients to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. The role focuses on adapting the environment, modifying tasks, teaching skills, and educating clients and families to help clients increase participation in and performance of daily activities. Easterseals Southwest Florida provides services and support to children, youth, and adults with disabilities and their families. Its programs include occupational, physical, and speech therapies; educational programs; employment services and day training; and enrichment programs. The organization also works with community partners and develops services for people on the autism spectrum.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from an accredited program.
At least one year of experience as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant.
Working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Current state licensure through the Department of Health.
Valid Florida Class D driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
Must pass a background screening and drug test.
Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects, equipment, and/or clients.
Regularly talk and hear; stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch throughout the day; and regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and adults.
CPR/First Aid certification; the employer will train the employee to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

Provide speech and language treatment to clients.
Help clients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.
Adapt environments and modify tasks to support clients’ participation and performance of daily activities.
Teach skills and educate clients and families.