Getting a job related to SLP before applying

[Meen521]

Hey everyone! I graduated from UCLA two months ago and have been interning/volunteering with SLPs and OTs ever since. I reallly love the field of SLP. I won't be able to go back to school until September of next year, and in the mean time, I could really use a job!
 

I have been applying to Behavior Interventionist jobs lately, but I keep getting rejected from them because I don't have enough experience working with autistic kids. I was wondering if anyone has any advice on what jobs I can have now that is related to a field in SLP? Thank you!!!

[dial1010usa]

If you are from CA take CBEST exam and this test is very easy. By passing CBEST you can get substitute teacher jobs.

[STwannabe15]

Look into being a therapy technician- I worked as one at a pediatric clinic, assisting STs, OTs and PTs. I set up for treatment, assisted during treatment, and cleaned up afterwsrds. Great way to learn what they do and work with patients firsthand

[imunster]

Great thread! I'm stuck in limbo as well. Fresh unemployed graduate student looking to fill time in between now and school next year. Hopefully with a job to gain experience as well!

[twinguy7]

Could also look into nuerotherapy trainer.  The Drake institute in Northridge, CA is always looking I think.  They also have a clinic in Irvine.

[SandS2009]

Hey everyone! I graduated from UCLA two months ago and have been interning/volunteering with SLPs and OTs ever since. I reallly love the field of SLP. I won't be able to go back to school until September of next year, and in the mean time, I could really use a job!

 

I have been applying to Behavior Interventionist jobs lately, but I keep getting rejected from them because I don't have enough experience working with autistic kids. I was wondering if anyone has any advice on what jobs I can have now that is related to a field in SLP? Thank you!!!

Hey, I just started my job as an early intervention sub/after school teacher for children with special needs. I work for a private school that is funded by the board of Ed. Maybe you can also look into EI schools! 

[usernamehere2015]

You could apply for personal aide or therapeutic staff support positions.  you'd gain great one on one experience with those positions with kids with disabilities or behavior issues- or even speech issues!