Speech & Language Pathologist

  • Full-time

Company Description

Stepping Stones Center is American based medical center that treats and educates children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Downs Sydrome and other developmental and learning disorders. Its headquarter location is in Dubai, UAE, with franchises located in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

We offer the following services to individuals ages 18 months to adulthood:

Comprehensive Assessment & Evaluation

Speech Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Inclusive Education Program

Applied Behavior Analysis and related methodologies

Social Groups/Social Skills Training

Vocational Transitioning Program (A.S.P.I.R.E.)

Learning Support Services

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Supervise SLP's and SLPA's by providing 1 hour of 1:1 supervision for each SLP/SLPA and 1-2 hours of group supervision (with all SLP's /SLPA's ) per month;
  • Ensure compliance with all DHCC/CPQ licensing requirements as well as regulations pertaining to practicing SLP'S;
  • Conduct speech therapy across various settings;
  • Conduct assessments and report writing;
  • Review SLP and SLPA assessment reports/goals/progress reports/goals updates for editing prior to SLP assessment reports/goals being finalized;
  • Communicate need for materials to designated staff, when needed;
  • Support client assessment needs;

Stepping Stones Benefits and Incentives:

  • Competitive wages/salaries offered
  • Medical and professional liability insurance

  • Accrued vacation and public holidays for Full Time staff

  • Intensive 2-3 week training provided consisting with all theory and practice along with scenario-based training by our clinical training and management team

  • Training certificates are awarded following successful completion of training

  • Recruiting incentives

  • Compensation for training

  • End of Service Benefits

  • Performance appraisals

  • Potential for career advancement within the company

  • Domestic and International travel opportunities

  • Participation in community outreach projects (e.g. supporting local and national non-profit organizations at community events, etc.)

  • Internship/practicum training hours available to university and graduate programs to support educational and career advancement

  • Direct access to professionals in the field for ongoing consultation, training and support

  • Monthly in-service training

  • Monthly team building activities

  • Monthly employee recognition and staff awareness

  • Educational opportunities available for eligible staff

  • Access to research library (e.g. books, journals, video and paper presentations, etc.) to support ongoing training and development

Qualifications

MS Speech and Language Pathology

Additional Information

Experience of atleast 2-4 years working as a Speech Therapist

Languages Known: Arabic & English