Infant Feeding Therapist (SLP)
About The Position
As an Infant Feeding Therapist (Speech-Language Pathologist), you will primarily provide evaluative, therapeutic, and consultative services to infants and children (ages 0-36 months) experiencing feeding difficulties. In addition to feeding, you will support a wide range of developmental needs within your professional scope of practice, including speech, language, sensory-motor, fine motor, or other areas of concern. A successful candidate is passionate about supporting the whole child and demonstrates flexibility, creativity, and compassion while working collaboratively with families, colleagues, and community partners. You will be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team that includes physical therapists, educators, and family resources coordinators-all dedicated to helping young children thrive. About Northwest Center Kids: Northwest Center Kids Early Supports is a unique program at the intersection of educational and medical services for children with disabilities. Our collaborative team is committed to evidence-informed, strengths-based, and family-centered care, providing services in homes, childcare, and community settings-both in-person and via telehealth. We work with families to support development through coaching, modeling, and reflection, while centering equity, inclusion, and cultural humility. This position falls under a collective bargaining agreement with the UFCW 3000 union.
Requirements
- Master's degree or equivalent
- Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Washington
- Must provide own car and insurance that meets state minimum insurance requirements
- Two (2+) or more years' experience working with children
- Ability to collaborate with families using a coaching model that supports parent-child interaction and daily routines
- Serve children and families in natural environments (home, childcare, community) or via telehealth
- Knowledge of infant feeding and child development for children 0-5 years
- Commitment to providing equitable services to families who are linguistically and racially diverse.
- Excellent communication, time management, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff, families, and community partners
- Must have or obtain current CPR and first aid certifications
- Complete bloodborne pathogens and HIV training
Nice To Haves
- Interest or experience working with children who are tube-fed and/or weaning from a feeding tube preferred
- Candidates with experience providing services with non-English speaking families and/or infant mental health desired.
Responsibilities
- Provide evaluative, therapeutic, and consultative services to infants and children (ages 0-36 months) experiencing feeding difficulties.
- Support a wide range of developmental needs within your professional scope of practice, including speech, language, sensory-motor, fine motor, or other areas of concern.
- Work collaboratively with families, colleagues, and community partners.
- Support development through coaching, modeling, and reflection, while centering equity, inclusion, and cultural humility.
Benefits
- Hourly, part-time position, including documentation time
- 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually (prorated)
- 25 Paid Break and Holiday Days Annually (prorated)
- Retirement 401(K) with a company match
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
- Mental Wellness Program, including six free therapy sessions per year
- Pet Insurance Discount Program
- Paid professional development and continuing education - $635 per year (prorated)
- Highly skilled, dedicated, and well-established collaborative team
- Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
- Mileage and Professional License Reimbursement
- Tuition discount at NWC Early Learning Schools after one year of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Social Assistance
