Polish-speaking Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Happyian; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Happyian in Illinois is seeking a high-energy, Polish-speaking Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team and help build social groups, community outings, and hands-on therapy experiences. You7ll run groups, provide play-based therapy in clinic, home, and community settings, and collaborate closely with the ABA team.

There is strong opportunity for leadership roles with ongoing training in evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Licensed SLP in Illinois (or eligible).
• High-energy, hands-on and comfortable leading active sessions and groups.
• Passionate about working with kids with autism/developmental delays.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, play-based speech therapy across clinic, home, and community.
• Run and create social communication groups and social activities.
• Go on field trips and community outings to support therapy goals.
• Collaborate with ABA team and train caregivers for carryover.

Skills

Play-based therapy

Group facilitation

Caregiver training

Community outreach

Documentation

English fluency

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

We’re hiring a high-energy, Polish-speaking Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team and help build something exciting — including social groups, community outings, and hands‑on therapy experiences.

Growth opportunity – We are actively growing our speech department. There is strong opportunity to move into leadership roles (e.g., lead SLP, director, program development, supervising groups) for clinicians who demonstrate initiative and strong clinical skills.

We invest in our team – you’ll receive ongoing training to enhance your knowledge of the latest research and evidence-based practices, along with hands‑on support to apply these strategies in real sessions.

This is NOT a sit-at-the-table-all‑day role.

You’ll be out in the community, running groups, building programs, and making real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide engaging, play‑based speech therapy (clinic + home + community)
• Run and create social communication groups (peer interaction, conversation skills, real‑life practice)
• Go on field trips & community outings (parks, stores, group activities)
• Collaborate closely with ABA team
• Train caregivers for carryover at home
• Track progress and keep documentation streamlined

We’re Looking For

• Fluent in English (Polish speaking also a plus)
• Licensed SLP in Illinois (or eligible)
• High-energy, hands‑on, and comfortable leading active sessions and groups
• Passionate about working with kids with autism/developmental delays
• Takes initiative to create groups and opportunities for kids
• Thinks outside the box