Speech Language Pathologist; SLP

Description

Expected to temporarily cover a maternity leave at our Bedford center, and then will transition to our new center in Danvers full-time.

Bierman Autism Centers is looking for a full-time and center-based Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a motivated and energetic team focused on transforming the lives of children diagnosed with autism while building a fun and creative culture  will be committed and focused on helping parents and their child grow on their terms. You will constantly challenge yourself to gain new skills, try new methods and adapt to be better to help each child.

Our one-on-one approach is focused on natural play to teach foundational skills our kids can build on, such as self-advocacy and communication. Every child’s success is unique! We continually challenge ourselves to do anything it takes to enable our kids to reach their potential on their terms.

• Providing center-based occupational therapy for children with autism.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of other experienced individuals, including OTs, SLPs, BCBAs, and RBTs.
• Provide training to team members and families.
• Conduct assessments.
• Create Treatment Plans.
• Monitor and manage the progress of clients.

• Full Time
  
  Hours:
  
  Our centers are open Monday – Friday: 8:15am – 4:45pm. No travel required!
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Offered for full-time employees. This includes:
  Flexible Discretionary Time Off:
  Take time off as needed (we mean it!) Instead of providing a bank of specified PTO hours we provide the trust and flexibility to take personal / vacation days as you need them!! Holiday Pay, 401k, Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, HSAs, FSAs, Door Dash Pass and so much more!
• Competitive Pay:
  Pay is based on candidate qualifications and experience.
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities:
  We host on-site trainings, student supervision, tuition reimbursement, and student loan assistance, career path opportunities and more.
• Be a Part of a Great Team:
  You’ll be part of a passionate, empathetic, and supportive team. We host optional engagement events throughout the year such as Spirit Weeks, Pajama Days, Trivia Nights, Monthly Wellness Competitions and more!

• Do you enjoy working with children and love learning?
• Do you enjoy collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and clinical support staff comprised of (but not limited to) OTs, BCBAs, and BCBA-Ds?
• Are you looking to make a larger, positive impact in the lives of children and their families?

Outcomes drive everything we do. We use Precision Teaching to create a shared data language and make stay, stop, or change decisions every 3-5 days so children continue making meaningful progress. Progress is tracked daily through “change harders,” allowing us to support clinicians in real time and identify where teams need help. This disciplined, data-driven approach leads to exceptional results, with 70-75% of learners graduating to general education or supported settings in about 20 months.

• Must be able to lift and carry clients who are least 30 pounds
• Must have hearing ability sufficient to evaluate client’s speech
• Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Support Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures including kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, sitting, standing, bending, for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk and run to chase clients and maintain a three-foot distance at all times
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to attend to basic needs such as feeding, diapering, toileting, and dressing
• Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication though computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
• Must…