Speech therapist (SLP)

Big Minds, Tiny Hands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

One-on-one with children and families

Supportive team and collaboration

Job summary

Big Minds, Tiny Hands is seeking a dedicated speech-language pathologist to provide home-based Early Intervention services to children from birth to 3 with developmental delays. You will work with families in their natural environment, offering individualized, family-centered therapy aligned with each child's IFSP.

You will deliver direct services in home or community settings, conduct IFSP-based treatment, and incorporate parent coaching.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Active NY SLP license required.
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification or eligibility.
• Experience with children birth to age 3 or pediatric population preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy in the child's home or community setting.
• Carry out individualized treatment plans based on IFSP goals.
• Include parent coaching and caregiver participation in sessions.
• Complete evaluations and re-evaluations as assigned.
• Keep accurate, timely session notes following Early Intervention guidelines.
• Complete progress reports within required timelines.
• Track progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Work with service coordinators and multidisciplinary team.
• Follow New York State EI regulations and meet documentation, billing, and session requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience with young children (birth-

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Active New York State SLP license

ASHA CCC-SLP or eligibility

Job description

Big Minds, Tiny Hands is looking for a dedicated, caring speech-language pathologist to provide home-based Early Intervention services to children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays.

You work directly with families in their natural environment, on a flexible schedule. You give individualized, family-centered therapy in line with each child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Direct service delivery

• Provide speech and language therapy in the child's home or community setting
• Carry out individualized treatment plans based on IFSP goals
• Use evidence-based, play-based, and routine-based strategies
• Include parent coaching and caregiver participation in sessions

Assessment and documentation

• Complete evaluations and re-evaluations as assigned
• Keep accurate, timely session notes that follow Early Intervention guidelines
• Complete progress reports within required timelines
• Track each child's progress and adjust the plan as needed

Family collaboration

• Teach and support families on strategies that promote communication
• Keep caregivers informed about progress and goalsl>Show families how to use strategies in daily routines

Coordination and compliance

• Work with service coordinators and the multidisciplinary team
• Follow all New York State Early Intervention Program regulations
• Meet documentation, billing, and session requirements
• Submit required forms, such as FAD and delay forms, when they apply

What you need

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology
• Active New York State SLP license
• ASHA certification (CCC-SLP), or eligibility for it
• Experience with young children (birth to age 3) or the pediatric population
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Nice to have

• Experience in Early Intervention or home-based services
• Bilingual in Spanish or another language
• Familiarity with EI documentation systems, such as ProviderSoft

Position details

• Type: fee-for-service (1099 or W-2, based on agency structure)
• Setting: home-based and community-based
• Schedule: flexible, based on your availability
• Caseload: assigned by location and availability

Why join us

• A flexible schedule that supports work-life balance
• One-on-one work with children and families
• A supportive team and ongoing collaboration
• Meaningful work that shapes early childhood development