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Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center staff holiday party, 2019.

Want to change a life? Apply here.

Since 1969, Avenidas has been providing community-building services and activities for older adults and their caregivers. Serving more than 7,500 participants and clients annually, our compassionate staff delivers innovative programs and personal connection. We operate two enrichment centers, one at Cubberley in South Palo Alto and one in downtown Palo Alto, and an adult day health program in Mountain View.  And while our in-person reach is concentrated regionally throughout Northern Santa Clara and Southern San Mateo counties, our ‘without walls’ offerings (phone consultations, distance learning, on-line community, etc.) and staff commitment know no bounds.

We invite you to explore opportunities with Avenidas and learn how we can work together to make life better for seniors and their caregivers.

Current Career Opportunities

Why just have a job when you can pursue work with purpose that makes a difference?

Avenidas is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to staff diversity. Interested parties, please send resume and cover letter or inquiries (principals only) to hr@avenidas.org, or use our application.


Avenidas @450 Bryant

 No positions open at this time.


Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center

Speech Therapist (Contract)

Reports to: Director of Health Services

Looking for a Speech Therapist (Licensed in California) to join our Adult Day Health Care Center as an Independent Contractor. The Speech Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred participants that require speech and language services including: direct care to assess medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions, and potential for rehabilitation. Establish and administer an Individual Care Plan with specific goals determined according to the participants’ capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Director of Health Services. This is a contracted, part-time, hourly, position during our hours of operation, Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 2:00pm (with some flexibility). Hours will vary based on participant caseload.

  • Assessment and Person-Centered Care Planning for incoming and active participants that are referred for speech therapy assessment.
  • Member of the Multidisciplinary Team and assist with carrying out team’s plan of care.
  • Evaluate speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
  • Communicate with outside providers, to coordinate and clarify care needs.
  • Recommend treatment plan and intervene as indicated for treatment options.
  • Provide training and education to staff, family/caregivers, and/or participants.Work collaboratively with professionals from other disciplines.
  • Document participant care services.
  • Contribute to the welcoming environment, assisting participants as needed.
  • Attend all staff meetings, trainings and in-services as requested.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed. They are not considered as an exhaustive list of all tasks performed. Avenidas reserves the right to change job descriptions or work hours as required.

  • Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited school.
  • Current California state license as a Registered Speech and Language Pathologist.
  • Ability to develop a plan of care for each patient.
  • Skilled in providing speech therapy services / interventions.
  • Ability to assess participant needs and to plan, evaluate and modify care to meet the goals of ST interventions.

Interested parties shall contact Director of Health Services at 650-289-5497 or rrayadurg@avenidas.org. Position open until filled.

Avenidas @Cubberley

No positions open at this time.

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Avenidas is an Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) organization which may receive tax-deductible contributions. Our tax identification number is 94-1480548.

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