Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Chicago

Eyas Landing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

401(k) match

Job summary

Eyas Landing in Chicago is seeking a Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist to provide therapy across our clinic, schools, and clients’ homes, serving children with ASD, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and other neurodiverse needs.

You will focus on developing speech, receptive and expressive language, feeding and swallowing skills, while collaborating with OT/PT/social workers and documenting progress for families. Evening hours and occasional Saturday mornings are available.

Qualifications

• Required credentials to practice speech therapy.
• Experience working with children and/or clients with special needs preferred.
• Competencies: proactive problem-solving, results-oriented, workmanship, resourceful, and clear communicator.

Responsibilities

• Providing individualized speech therapy.
• Implementing therapeutic approaches such as SOS Approach to Feeding, Get Permission Approach, AAC, and IRM.
• Collaborating daily with occupational and physical therapists, and social workers.
• Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Results-oriented

Clear communicator

Resourceful

Workmanship

Education

SLP credential/license

Job description

Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

1409 W. Carroll Ave. Chicago, IL | 3:30-6:30pm Monday-Thursday, 3:30-5:30pm Friday; Opportunity for 8am-2pm Saturdays

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Rate: $35-$40/hour
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2%.

About the Role

As a Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Eyas Landing, you will provide speech therapy to children and families in our clinic, clients' schools and homes. You'll work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. You'll foster each child's speech, receptive and expressive language, feeding and swallowing needs.

Responsibilities:

• Providing individualized speech therapy.
• Implementing therapeutic approaches such as Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding, Get Permission Approach, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM).
• Collaborating daily with occupational and physical therapists, and social workers.
• Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Required credentials to practice speech therapy.
• Experience working with children and/or clients with special needs preferred.
• Competencies: proactive problem-solving, results-oriented, worksmanship, resourceful, and clear communicator.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift at least 35 lbs, including but not limited to lifting children, therapy equipment etc.
• Ability to walk and/or run if needed to keep clients safe.
• Ability to implement behavior management techniques, based on training provided by the company.
• Ability to use hands and arms to prepare and perform required therapy tasks.
• Ability to utilize keyboard, desktop, and ipad to complete documentation required for funders.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Join Eyas Landing?

At Eyas Landing, we provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on what you love - helping children and families. This is an opportunity to provide evidenced-based and play-focused therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Eyas Landing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As such, it is the policy of the Company that hiring, training, employment advancement, compensation, benefits, and terms and conditions of employment shall be determined without regard to race, ancestry, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and medical conditions relating to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, arrest record (or criminal history record ordered expunged, sealed, or impounded), or as otherwise prohibited by law.