Pediatric Speech Therapist- Putnam / Orange

Family of Kidz; Town of Patterson (NY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Team Building Events

Incentive Program

Job summary

Family of Kidz is seeking a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to serve students across Hudson Valley, NY. The role involves designing and delivering individualized and group therapy for children, conducting evaluations, and collaborating with BCBA and special educators to support language goals.

Qualified candidates are licensed SLPs (TSSLD/TSHH) in NY, with experience in AAC and autism is preferred. Compensation is $90–$100 per hour, with options for part-time or full-time FFS based on

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for working with children and families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with BCBAs, educators and related service providers.
• Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• design and implement individual and group therapeutic interventions.
• administer and interpret speech-language evaluations.
• collaborate with BCBA and special educators on language goals.
• oversee AAC devices and strategies in sessions.
• collect data on IEP goals and report progress quarterly.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Collaboration with professionals

Time management

Client-centered approach

Education

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist – NYSED TSSLD/TSHH

Tools

AAC devices

Job description

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Details about this opportunity

Location: Opportunities across Hudson Valley, NY in/surrounding the following Counties:

• Orange and Putnam Counties.

Status: Part-Time, Fee for Service or Full time Potential

Compensation: $90-$100/hour

Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.

What we have to offer YOU

FULL TIME BENEFITS

• Generous Paid Time Off (between 25-28 days!)
• 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Team Building Events
• Incentive Program

PART TIME BENEFITS

We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Legal and Pet Insurance)*

• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Full-Time Opportunities Available
• Team Building events
• Incentive Program

Responsibilities

• Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for your caseload.
• Administer and create speech and language evaluations.
• Ongoing communication and collaboration with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and Special Educators specifically related to overall language and functional communication.
• Oversight of student’s Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices.
• Utilize students’ behavior management strategies and behavior intervention plans during sessions.
• Maintain professionalism with families, school districts, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
• Create and maintain schedule.
• Collect data on each IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.
• And more!

About You

If you have these attributes:

• Passionate to work with children and their families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals
• Self-starter and independent problem solver
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment
• Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary
• Must be a team player
• Life-long learner who is committed to personal development

And this background:

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
• NYSED Certifications: TSSLD or TSHH
• Experience working with students with autism preferred.
• Experience programming Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices
• Bilingual is a plus.

Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites.

Why Join our Family

Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.