Speech-Language Pathologist

CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES•Williamsburg, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Child Development Resources (CDR), we believe every child deserves a strong start. We are a mission-driven nonprofit providing high-quality early intervention services and inclusive early childhood education that nurtures the whole child—socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. If you're passionate about making a difference and want a role that combines purpose with an exceptional work-life balance, we invite you to join our team. When you join CDR, you're not just starting a job—you're joining a supportive, community-focused team where your work truly matters. We offer a competitive total compensation package, generous paid time off, and the opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and families every day. About the Role This position provides speech and language evaluations and early intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities while empowering families through a family-centered, coaching-based approach. The Speech/Language Pathologist partners with families and an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized strategies that promote communication, feeding, language development, and overall developmental success. This position is a dual SLP-Service Coordinator position that may be part-time or full-time depending on the needs of the candidate.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Current Virginia license to practice Speech-Language Pathology.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Current Infant and Child CPR certification.
OSHA training or ability to obtain upon hire.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel for home visits.
Ability to pass required criminal background checks and TB screening.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and actively engage with infants and toddlers in floor-based and play-based environments.

Nice To Haves

SLP-Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply.
Experience working with infants, toddlers, and young children with developmental delays or disabilities.
Experience providing early intervention services in natural environments.
Knowledge of family-centered coaching practices.
Familiarity with Virginia Early Intervention regulations and IFSP processes.
Experience with feeding and oral-motor interventions.
Knowledge of sign language, augmentative communication, or other communication support strategies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive speech, language, communication, feeding, and oral-motor evaluations for infants and toddlers.
Participate in developmental assessments and re-assessments for children referred to the Infant Parent Program.
Assess receptive and expressive language, articulation, hearing, oral-motor development, and feeding skills.
Develop recommendations and contribute to Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
Provide speech-language therapy services in children's natural environments, including homes and community settings.
Continuously monitor progress and modify intervention strategies based on each child's developmental needs and family priorities.
Partner with parents and caregivers to integrate communication strategies into everyday routines and play.
Coach families in techniques that support language development, communication, feeding, and social interaction.
Empower families to build confidence and skills that promote their child's developmental progress.
Attend school meetings and team meetings with families when requested.
Serve as an active member of a transdisciplinary early intervention team.
Collaborate with physicians, educators, service coordinators, therapists, and other specialists to coordinate care.
Participate in the development and ongoing review of IFSP outcomes and intervention plans.
Participate in staff meetings, agency initiatives, screening activities, and assigned committees.
Provide consultation and training to families, volunteers, community groups, and staff regarding speech, language, hearing, and communication development.
Complete evaluations, therapy notes, IFSP documentation, transition plans, and reports within required timelines.
Maintain documentation in compliance with Medicaid, insurance, local, state, and federal requirements.
Communicate significant changes in a child's status to physicians and other team members as appropriate.
Maintain program data and reports supporting quality improvement and program outcomes.
Participate in continuing education, workshops, and professional development activities.
Supervise student interns, volunteers, and assigned staff members.
Contribute to agency training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Participate in staff development planning and continuous quality improvement activities.