About the Role
This is a center-based Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) role serving children with autism (ages 2-7) with a focus on early intervention, social development, and school readiness within a collaborative clinical environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct speech therapy services with clients aged 2-7 y/o
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on clients’ goals and needs
- Help clients improve speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders
- Maintain timely and accurate client records and reports
- Collaborate with other professionals to coordinate client care
- Educate families on strategies for managing conditions
Requirements
- New York State Speech and Language Pathology License
- Experience working with children, comfortable with 2-7 y/os
- Experience with developmental disorders and delays
- Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
- Fluent in English
- Must be able to sit and stand on the floor; remain at eye level with clients
- Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time
Skills
- Speech therapy
- Treatment planning
- Client record keeping
- Collaboration
- Family education
- Communication
- Organization
- Leadership
Location
- Latham, NY
Work Type
- Full time
- Center-based
Experience Level
- Experience working with children
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000-95,000
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- 13 days PTO + separate sick time
- 9 paid holidays
- Health, Dental & Vision insurance
- CEU/ PDU reimbursement + ongoing professional development
About the Company
- Ascend is a center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provider focused on preparing children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families for the next step in their lives.
- The company believes in focusing on school readiness and holistic family success to create lasting outcomes.
- Ascend is dedicated to clinical excellence and the long-term success of the families they serve.
Equal Opportunity
- Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.
