Speech and Language Pathologist

Children's Friend; Central Falls (RI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental and Vision coverage

403(b) plan

Life and Disability insurance

Job summary

Children’s Friend is seeking a Speech & Language Pathologist to support infants and toddlers from birth through age three with developmental delays or conditions. You’ll provide family-centered services in natural environments and coordinate with families to promote communication and development.

Ideal candidates hold the highest degree in the discipline, have at least two years of experience with young children, and can collaborate with a diverse team while maintaining documentation and program

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has the highest degree applicable to the profession/discipline.
• At least two years of experience working with young children, preferably with special needs.
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to professional growth and family-centered services.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable automobile, and auto liability insurance.
• Must pass pre-employment background screening.

Responsibilities

• Partner with families to support children’s communication, development, and growth.
• Provide services within everyday routines and activities.
• Develop and implement family-centered services based on IFSP goals.
• Manage caseloads, scheduling, records, and documentation.
• Participate in intakes, evaluations, IFSP development and reviews.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and external partners.
• Support families through transition out of Early Intervention.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing supervision.
• Maintain licensure and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture and program quality.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Organization

Relationship-building

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Highest degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

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Speech and Language Pathologist

Regular Full-Time 40 Professional Central Falls, RI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1546

Salary Range: $73,960.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

We're Hiring: Speech and Language Pathologist

Location: Central Falls, RI
Reports To:Clinical Supervisor- EI
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts)

Help Little Voices Find Their Way

What if your work could make a difference during some of the most important years of a child’s development?

AtChildren’s Friend, our Early Intervention team partners with families to help infants and toddlers build the skills they need to grow, communicate, connect, and thrive. We’re looking for aSpeech & Language Pathologist who is passionate about supporting young children and empowering families to be active partners in their child’s development.

In this role, you’ll work with children from birth through age three who have developmental delays or diagnosed medical conditions that may impact development. You’ll meet families where they are—literally and figuratively—and provide individualized, family-centered support in the natural environments where children live, learn, and play.

What You’ll Do:

As a Speech & Language Pathologist, you will:

• Partner with families to support children’s communication, development, and overall growth through teaching, coaching, modeling, and encouragement.
• Provide services within everyday routines and activities, helping families incorporate developmental strategies naturally into their lives.
• Develop and implement family-centered services based on each child and family’s goals outlined in their Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Manage an assigned caseload, including scheduling services, maintaining confidential records, and completing documentation accurately and on time.
• Participate in intakes, evaluations, IFSP development and reviews, and other Early Intervention program processes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, outside providers, consultants, and community partners to ensure families receive coordinated services.
• Support families through the transition process as their child prepares to leave Early Intervention.
• Participate actively in team meetings, peer collaboration, and clinical supervision to continually strengthen your practice.
• Maintain professional licensure and pursue ongoing professional development, including training focused on young children with disabilities and their families.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture and help advance the quality and success of the Early Intervention program.

What You Bring:

We’re looking for a compassionate, collaborative professional who understands thatfamilies know their children best and believes in meeting families with respect, partnership, and support.

The ideal candidate will have:

• The highest degree applicable to the profession/discipline.
• At least two years of experience working with young children, preferably children with special needs.
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work effectively with families and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• A commitment to professional growth and high-quality, family-centered services.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable automobile, and required auto liability insurance.
• The ability to successfully complete Children’s Friend’s pre-employment background screening requirements.

Why This Work Matters

Early childhood is a time of incredible growth—and the support children and families receive during these years can have a lasting impact.

As part of our Early Intervention team, you won’t simply provide therapy.You’ll help families build confidence, strengthen everyday routines, celebrate milestones, and discover new ways to help their child thrive.

If you’re looking for work where your clinical expertise, compassion, and partnership with families can make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] .

Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance