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Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

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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Parachute skills

  1. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.80)
  2. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.80)
  3. Pay attention to details - Data (4.46)
  4. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.44)
  5. Use my brain - Data (4.39)
  6. Listen - People (4.38)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (4.28)
  8. Communicate well, in person - People (4.25)
  9. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.78)
  10. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.75)
  11. Speak - People (3.75)
  12. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.72)
  13. Coordinate - People (3.72)
  14. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  15. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)
  16. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)
  17. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.25)
  2. Reading Comprehension (3.62)
  3. Speaking (3.50)
  4. Social Perceptiveness (3.50)
  5. Service Orientation (3.50)
  1. Speech Recognition (4.38)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.25)
  3. Oral Expression (4.25)
  4. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  5. Written Expression (3.75)
  6. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  7. Deductive Reasoning (3.62)
  8. Information Ordering (3.50)
  9. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Concern for Others (4.80)
  2. Self Control (4.79)
  3. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.66)
  4. Integrity (4.65)
  5. Cooperation (4.62)
  6. Dependability (4.55)
  7. Initiative (4.49)
  8. Independence (4.47)
  9. Attention to Detail (4.46)
  10. Innovation (4.44)
  11. Social Orientation (4.40)
  12. Analytical Thinking (4.39)
  13. Persistence (4.28)
  14. Stress Tolerance (4.19)
  15. Achievement/Effort (4.05)
  16. Leadership (3.72)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.37)
  2. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.10)
  3. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.03)
  4. Documenting/Recording Information (3.97)
  5. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.95)
  6. Processing Information (3.93)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.91)
  8. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.80)
  9. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.80)
  10. Coaching and Developing Others (3.79)
  11. Training and Teaching Others (3.78)
  12. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.75)
  13. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.72)
  14. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.69)
  15. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.66)
  16. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.59)
  17. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.57)
  18. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.50)
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