What they do
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Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.
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Communication Assistant, Speech Assistant, Speech Paraeducator, Speech Pathologist Assistant, Speech Therapy Assistant, Speech-Language Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA), Speech-Language Pathologists Assistant (SLPA), Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA), Speech-Language Technician
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Wages
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| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other* |
| Vermont - 2023 |
| Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
| 10% |
$ 16.10 |
$33,490 |
| 25% |
$ 18.00 |
$37,440 |
| Median |
$ 19.34 |
$40,230 |
| 75% |
$ 23.25 |
$48,360 |
| 90% |
$ 25.99 |
$54,050 |
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| Average |
$ 21.02 |
$43,710 |
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Industries of Employment
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other* |
| United States - 2022 |
| Industry | Percent of total |
- Ambulatory healthcare services
| 27% |
- Hospitals; state, local, and private
| 25% |
- Federal government, excluding postal service
| 15% |
- Educational services; state, local, and private
| 12% |
- Nursing and residential care facilities
| 5% |
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Knowledge
| People in this career often know a lot about: |
- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
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- Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Skills
| People in this career often have these skills: |
- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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- Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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- Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
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- Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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Interests
| People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Social
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
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- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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- Investigative
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
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Work Styles
| People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Concern for Others
Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
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- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Adaptability/Flexibility
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
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- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Self-Control
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
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Tasks
| On the job, you would: |
- Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
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- Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
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- Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
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- Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
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- Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
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Projected Employment
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| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other* |
| Vermont |
| 2022 employment |
398 |
| 2032 employment |
428 |
Annual percent change
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0.7% |
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations) |
58 |
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Education and Experience:
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other* |
- Typical education needed for entry
High school diploma or equivalent
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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- Physical activity is Somewhat Important
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Job Zone
| Medium Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(6.0 to < 7.0) - A typical worker will require
over 1 year up to and including 2 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
| How much education do most people in this career have? |
| Education level |  | Percent of
U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree
or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate | | 19% |
| Bachelor's degree | | 23% |
| Associate's degree | | 58% |
Certificate or some college,
no degree | | 0% |
High school diploma
or equivalent | | 0% |
| Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Abilities
| People in this career often have talent in: |
- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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- Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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- Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
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- Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Work Activities
| In general, what you might do: |
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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- Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
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Detailed Work Activities
| What you might do in a day: |
- Maintain medical records.
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- Implement therapeutic programs to improve patient functioning.
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- Prepare medical reports or documents.
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- Perform clerical work in medical settings.
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- Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
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Other Resources
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