UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC
Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) - Charter
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Job Details
Job LocationUCP TLA Campus - Orlando, FL
Education Level4 Year Degree
Salary Range$23.00 - $28.00 Hourly
Description
Looking to make a difference as a pediatric physical, occupational or speech language therapist? UCP of Central Florida provides pediatric therapy at two settings charter schools and medical/out-patient. Charter Schools are a network of 8 PreK-12th grade schools for students with and without disabilities in Central Florida. Therapy is provided as part of a multi-discipline team.
Job Summary:
The Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Charter School is responsible for providing direct therapy services to UCP of Central Florida (UCP) students according to all local, state, and federal regulations. The Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Charter School reports to the school principal at each campus where services are rendered. This position ensures all students under her/his care caseload receive a high-quality therapy program by optimizing each student's abilities.
Job Responsibilities:Submits accurate and timely tracking logs on a weekly basis according to UCP guidelines.Provides and monitors student coverage and turns in revised schedules on a weekly basis.Ensures compliance of UCP Confidentiality and FERPA procedures for all students' files and information on therapist caseload.Effectively applies and adapts therapy sessions according to student's needs and established goals. This includes recognizing when the student has received optimal benefit from therapy services.Collects data on student achievement for the purpose of documenting activities, preparing reports and/or updating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and/or daily notes.Assists in trialing and obtaining assistive devices or equipment for individual students through purchase or loans for use at UCP and at home.Consults with speech/language pathologist, teachers, etc. for the purpose of developing plans for services.Writes accurate and completes daily progress notes at the end of each session using UCP format, and update accountability forms at the end of each session as needed.Attends Monthly Campus Therapy team meeting, SLPA meetings, and any other required meetings.Performs before and/or after school duties as needed.Perform other duties as assignedWhat UCP Offers
Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 60 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida. We provide individualized Support, Education, and Therapy services to thousands of children at 8 campuses in: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.
UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include: health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in communication sciences and DisordersActive Speech Language Pathology Assistant License from the State of FloridaMinimum Experience:
1-year experience preferred in a pediatric population in an interdisciplinary setting setting.
Job LocationUCP TLA Campus - Orlando, FL
Education Level4 Year Degree
Salary Range$23.00 - $28.00 Hourly
Description
Looking to make a difference as a pediatric physical, occupational or speech language therapist? UCP of Central Florida provides pediatric therapy at two settings charter schools and medical/out-patient. Charter Schools are a network of 8 PreK-12th grade schools for students with and without disabilities in Central Florida. Therapy is provided as part of a multi-discipline team.
Job Summary:
The Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Charter School is responsible for providing direct therapy services to UCP of Central Florida (UCP) students according to all local, state, and federal regulations. The Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Charter School reports to the school principal at each campus where services are rendered. This position ensures all students under her/his care caseload receive a high-quality therapy program by optimizing each student's abilities.
Job Responsibilities:Submits accurate and timely tracking logs on a weekly basis according to UCP guidelines.Provides and monitors student coverage and turns in revised schedules on a weekly basis.Ensures compliance of UCP Confidentiality and FERPA procedures for all students' files and information on therapist caseload.Effectively applies and adapts therapy sessions according to student's needs and established goals. This includes recognizing when the student has received optimal benefit from therapy services.Collects data on student achievement for the purpose of documenting activities, preparing reports and/or updating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and/or daily notes.Assists in trialing and obtaining assistive devices or equipment for individual students through purchase or loans for use at UCP and at home.Consults with speech/language pathologist, teachers, etc. for the purpose of developing plans for services.Writes accurate and completes daily progress notes at the end of each session using UCP format, and update accountability forms at the end of each session as needed.Attends Monthly Campus Therapy team meeting, SLPA meetings, and any other required meetings.Performs before and/or after school duties as needed.Perform other duties as assignedWhat UCP Offers
Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 60 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida. We provide individualized Support, Education, and Therapy services to thousands of children at 8 campuses in: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.
UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include: health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in communication sciences and DisordersActive Speech Language Pathology Assistant License from the State of FloridaMinimum Experience:
1-year experience preferred in a pediatric population in an interdisciplinary setting setting.