Speech Language Pathologist

Graceworks Lutheran Services; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

Up to 13 paid vacation days

401K

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

The Children’s Center in Virginia is seeking compassionate Speech-Language Pathologists to join our Head Start/Early Head Start team. This role supports preschool-aged children with communication needs in a federally funded program that serves low-income families.

We offer a collaborative, family-centered environment with strong emphasis on education and development. Key qualifications include a Master’s in SLP, state licensure, CPR/First Aid training, and 1–3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience and knowledge of speech therapy practices.
• CPR/First Aid training/certification is required.
• Must be licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist with Virginia licensure or equivalent licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services for speech, language, fluency, voice, and feeding disorders.
• Assist in evaluations and recommendations of services for clients.
• Collaborate with families to develop goals for the child.
• Deliver therapy in the child’s natural environment and daily routine.
• Communicate with parents to build healthy partnerships supporting the child’s development.
• Contribute to mission of providing no-cost services to qualifying families through Head Start programs.

Skills

Speech therapy

CPR/First Aid

Communication

Education

Master's degree in speech-language pathology

Job description

Location: OPEN to Suffolk Smithfield Franklin Courtland

FT/PT Status: Regular Part-time

Salary: $44,000/yearly-$60,000/yearly

Love working with children? Then this is the job for you! Come help us nurture children and families!!!

About Us:

The Children's Center, a non-profit agency, is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young children, one family at a time. Our mission is to nurture and educate children and their families. We provide opportunities for education, parenting support and resources to families in our communities.

The Children's Center Head Start/Early Head Start is a federally funded program that provides no cost services to qualifying families who reside in the community. Comprehensive services are provided to pregnant women and their partners and children from birth to 5. Child development, health and family services are provided through a variety of program options designed to meet the needs of low-income and at-risk families.

About the Job:

The Children’s Center is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our teaching team! Our preschool program builds the solid academic foundation students need for future success. In our school, classes are led by a dedicated, caring team of teachers who value open communication with parents. Our preschool offers the perfect balance of learning and play, combining structured learning experiences with play activities designed for each developmental stage.

Our Therapists...

• Provides therapy services for speech, language, fluency, voice, hearing and feeding and swallowing disorders.
• Assists in evaluations of clients and in the recommendation of services.
• Works with families to develop goals for the child.
• Works with the child in his/her natural environment in harmony with the child's daily routine.
• Communicate directly with parents to build healthy partnerships that promote the child’s success and healthy development.
• Stay dedicated to our mission in order to build an educational foundation for each child to grow cognitively, emotionally, and physically each day.

We are most interested in applicants who…

• Have 1-3 years of experience and knowledge of speech therapy and practices.
• Have CPR/First Aid training
• Flexibility with work hours and scheduling
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology, preferred.
• A speech language pathologists must be licensed. Licensure requirements include clinical experience and passing the licensure exam.
• Knowledge of speech therapy principles and practices.
• Knowledge of speech and language assessment tools.
• Knowledge of agency and accreditation guidelines.
• Knowledge of program reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of therapy guidelines including Virginia rehabilitation regulations, federal and state law and Part C guidelines.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in the assessment of needs and in the delivery of therapy services.
• 14 paid holidays
• Up to 13 paid vacation days
• 401K
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran, Drug-Free Workplace

The Children’s Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer. We recruit, employ, train, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal state, or local law. Offers of employment are contingent on successful background checks, drug screen, and tuberculosis screen. Requests for accommodation, including religious or medically-based accommodations, are not guaranteed and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Request need to be made in writing and submitted to [e-mail].

Keywords

preschool, pre-school, pre-k, pre k, prek, infant, toddler, daycare, nursery, pre-primary, ECE, ECD, early childhood, early care, childcare, child care, pre-kindergarten, teacher, daycare, therapist, speech therapist, occupational therapist, service coordinator, therapy, early intervention

This job will be considered for a FULL-TIME or PART-TIME position.