Point Quest - Sacramento

About the Employer Who We Are: Point Quest Education is a community of life-long learners who respect the individual needs of our students. Point Quest believes that everyone deserves to learn in a safe, caring and supportive environment fostered by integrity and positive relationships with students and staff. High expectations for success are sought through appropriate instruction and intervention, which allows for individual differences and learning styles.

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Date Posted:8/31/2023 Application Deadline: Until Filled Employment Type:Full Time Length of Work Year:52 weeks Salary:$78,000 - $90,000 (Depending on experience and qualifications) Number Openings: (At time of posting)2 Contact: Jocelyn Gastelum Email: jgastelum@pointquestgroup.com Phone:

Job Summary Job Summary *Signing Bonus Up to $10,000* SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Who We Are: Jabbergym has a well-established community reputation for inspiring children to have fun while providing them with the tools to realize their fullest potential. Our collaborative, caring, and skilled therapists are catalysts for goal achievement as they address the needs of the whole child. Jabbergym offers a variety of different settings including School, Clinic, and In home, which allows the therapist to always keep their work feeling fresh and exciting! Purpose of the Position: Meeting with families, teachers, or doctors to discuss the patient's treatment and progress and recommend ways to address behavioral issues. Developing individual plans to correct, maintain, or improve certain behaviors. Job Group Classification: Jabbergym Overtime Status: Exempt Salary Range: $78,000 - $90,000/year Why Should You Apply? - Competitive pay - The ability to gravitate toward your favorite setting - Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits - Life, Legal & Pet Insurance - 401(k) with a company match - Vacation for full-time employees - Sick pay - Employee Assistance Program - Employee Discounts with AT&T - Team environment - Excellent growth and advancement opportunities - Potential for wage increase after the first evaluation Position Responsibilities and Duties: - Complete assessments and evaluation to identify the student’s level of functioning and ability to communicate, including standardized assessments as part of a triennial review to determine continued eligibility - Combine knowledge of speech, hearing and language with planning and implementing programs for the management of communication disorders - Develop the treatment plan in coordination with the classroom teacher and other interdisciplinary team members in order to ensure educational benefit - Instruct and consults with interdisciplinary team members as well as the family/guardian to generalize skills taugh

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Who We Are: Point Quest Education is a community of life-long learners who respect the individual needs of our students. Point Quest believes that everyone deserves to learn in a safe, caring and supportive environment fostered by integrity and positive relationships with students and staff. High expectations for success are sought through appropriate instruction and intervention, which allows for individual differences and learning styles.

Why Should you Apply?

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with a company match
• Vacation for full-time employees
• Sick pay
• Team environment
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Potential for wage increase after the first evaluation

POSITION REPORTS TO: Direct report to Clinical Director or Director/Sr. Director of Pediatrics

PURPOSE OF POSITION: The purpose of the position is to assess, diagnose and treat language and speech disorders by providing techniques and exercises to diminish and improve linguistic challenges.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Complete assessments and evaluation to identify the student’s level of functioning and ability to communicate, including standardized assessments as part of a triennial review to determine continued eligibility
• Combine knowledge of speech, hearing, and language with planning and implementing programs for the management of communication disorders
• Develop the treatment plan in coordination with the classroom teacher and other interdisciplinary team members in order to ensure educational benefit
• Instruct and consults with interdisciplinary team members as well as the family/guardian to generalize skills taught in the therapy setting
• Participate in in-service education, utilization review, and team conferences.
• Provide discharge planning, as appropriate
• Evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of treatment/response to therapy interventions.
• Prepare and submit, as directed, all case documentation, including evaluation data, treatments, clinical and progress notes, and required billing information according to company policy.
• Provide services within the Agency’s catchment area
• Additional list of duties and responsibilities is provided in the Job Description
• Work with clients on a one-to-one basis, and in groups, to deliver therapy
• Write and maintain confidential client case notes and reports
• Maintain an attendance register in accordance with the Service Page of the IEP and the Individual Service Agreement (ISA) for each student
• Input services into the company’s database and sign the service logs on a monthly basis
• Adapt educational materials and equipment for the purpose of providing intervention and/or meeting the individual student’s needs
• Collect data on student achievements for the purpose of documenting activities, preparing reports, and/or updating IEP logs
• Instruct individual students with instruction appropriate supervisor(s) (e.g. phonetic alphabet, vocabulary and language, fluency, oral motor exercises, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of speech and language deficits
• Maintain and prepare a wide variety of manual and electronic materials (e.g. charts, logs, records, and/or reports) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information; and/or complying with mandated requirements
• Maintain high and low-tech augmentative communication devices and equipment and have familiarity with symbol-based software such as Boardmaker Online
• Researches resources and methods for the purpose of addressing students' functional goals
• Other duties as assigned

OBJECTIVES OR GOALS TO MEASURE PERFORMANCE:

• Confidentiality
• Adherence to Company policies and procedures
• Accurate work product
• Timeliness in completing assignments
• Positive team attitude
• Taking initiative in unassigned tasks
• Staff development and training
• Improved personal professional growth and education
• Demonstration of good decision making
• Positive customer service attitude and communications
• Excellent attendance and punctuality

MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Current, active license as a Speech Pathologist (SLP, SLPL, SLP-CCC) or be eligible for licensure
• At least one year of experience in speech therapy
• Experience working in a school or treatment setting for students with learning or social/emotional problems.
• DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance
• Working knowledge of standard business practices and procedures
• Computer-literate; knowledge of standard company software applications, internet
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Problem-solving ability and proven accuracy with detailed information
• Proficient written and verbal English language communication skills, including business writing and professional telephone manner
• Reliability, dependability, and flexibility

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Occasional exposure to dust, pollen and fumes
• Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, running, carrying and lifting 50 or more
• Must be able to see and hear within normal range with or without correction
• The noise intensity level is moderate to high

CODE OF CONDUCT: 

Please refer to our Code of Conduct regarding the following:

• Cell Phone Usage
• Dress Code Policy
• Professional Demeanor
• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. 

Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications

CA Speech-Language license required (CFY accepted).

DOJ and TB Clearance required upon hire.

Current, active license as a Speech Pathologist (SLP, SLPL, SLP-CCC) or Clinical Fellowship or be eligible for licensure

At least one year of experience in speech therapy

MATERIALS: CA Speech- Language License required (CFY accepted). DOJ and TB Clearance required upon hire. Current, active license as a speech Pathologist (SLP, SLPL, SLP-CCC) or Clinical Fellowship or eligible for licensure. At least one year of experience in speech therapy.

CA Speech-Language license required (CFY accepted).

DOJ and TB Clearance required upon hire.

Current, active license as a Speech Pathologist (SLP, SLPL, SLP-CCC) or Clinical Fellowship or be eligible for licensure

At least one year of experience in speech therapy

MATERIALS: CA Speech- Language License required (CFY accepted).

DOJ and TB Clearance required upon hire.

Current, active license as a speech Pathologist (SLP, SLPL, SLP-CCC) or Clinical Fellowship or eligible for licensure.

At least one year of experience in speech therapy.

Comments and Other Information Point Quest is a community of lifelong learners who respect the individual needs of students. Point Quest believes that everyone deserves to learn in a safe, caring and supportive environment fostered by integrity and positive relationships with students and staff. High expectations for success and are sought thorough appropriate instruction and intervention, which allows for individual differences and earning styles. APPLY (CURRENT EMPLOYEES ONLY)

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