Typical Tasks
Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Social
Working with people
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Concern for Others
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Integrity
Self-Control
Social Orientation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Monitoring
Expected Knowledge
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Common Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
