Speech and Language Pathology Director jobs in Royal Oak, MI

Kaufman Children’s Center is seeking engaging autism technicians to join our thriving practice. Start your career at one of Michigan’s first and most highly respected clinics!

Full-time and part time (five mornings or five afternoons per week) positions are available.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Enjoy an ideal schedule with no weekend or evening hours.
• Choose full-time (40 hours per week) or part time (five mornings or five afternoons per week) to fit your needs.
• You’ll be paid for your attendance, even if the child you work with is absent.
• Same rate of pay if you’re working with a child or doing other tasks.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (for full time staff, first of the month after 60 days)
• Paid time off (after 90 days).
• Monthly professional development days.
• Training program to achieve registered behavior technician (RBT) accreditation.
• Practicums are available.

About our ABA program:

• KCC programs utilize the principles and teaching procedures of applied behavior analysis/verbal behavior (ABA).
• ABA techs work one-on-one with children ages 2-6 who are experiencing autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or other language and learning challenges.
• Our team of BCBAs provide the highest quality supervision and support to staff on a daily basis.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to receive mentoring and practicum experience: many of our techs have moved on to become BCBAs, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists.
• Those who are not yet accredited as a registered behavior technician (RBT) can work with our on-site coordinator to complete both initial and renewal modules.
• Our bright, friendly state-of-the art clinic in West Bloomfield includes two buildings with individual classrooms, group spaces, and sensory gyms.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Provide direct therapy in individual and small group sessions to children of varying ability levels.
• Play, engage, and teach children who may have challenging behaviors. They may be very active, may require full assistance with toileting, and may require physical prompting through some activities of the day.
• Contribute to a productive and collaborative environment.
• Communicate effectively/appropriately with staff, children, and parents.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic (attendance, time management).
• Implement individualized treatment plan as written and directed by behavior analyst.
• Attend all staff training sessions.
• Demonstrate effective teaching procedures for discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching
• Complete documentation according to plan of care and in line with industry standards
• Demonstrate effective strategies to minimize/de-escalate challenging behaviors.
• Maintain confidentiality for all children and families.
• Maintain and protect the safety and well-being of all children.

Qualifications:

• A four-year college degree is highly preferred in a related field such as psychology, child development, education, speech and language, etc. (ABA experience is preferred).
• Able to take direction and tolerate coaching and feedback on a regular basis.
• Able to remain calm and pleasant in a range of situations and under a variety of circumstances.
• Self-motivated, wonderful with children, and have a desire to learn.

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to play and engage with a young child up to six hours a day.
• Literacy: Must be able to read written material from a variety of sources. Must be able to distinguish colors and view computer screen daily for several hours at a time.
• Speaking/hearing: Must be able to communicate with staff, children, and parents on phone or in person. Must be able to receive information through oral communication.
• Attention: Must be able to concentrate on work tasks despite distractions.
• Stress tolerance: Must be able to exhibit self-control when with dealing children, families, or other clinic staff who become upset.

If you have lots of energy, are flexible, and are ready to work hard to provide the highest quality care for children, you can enjoy a meaningful career at the KCC. We would love to meet you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Children

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Applied Behavior Analysis: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person