Speech & Language Pathologist

CHD Careers • Springfield, MA

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About The Position

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is hiring a Speech and Language Pathologist for its Early Intervention Program. The role involves conducting assessments with other Early Intervention team members in clients’ homes in the greater Springfield area and providing treatment plans, strategies, and direct treatment for children with speech and language delays. The position uses a family-centered model and is part of a supportive team. The role may include service coordination for an assigned caseload.

The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CHD offers internal and external training opportunities and continuing education unit (CEU) offerings to support professional growth. Pay is $70,000–$80,000, based on experience. Benefits include dental, health, and life insurance, paid time off, earned vacation time, and paid holidays.

Requirements

• Current licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or currently be in a clinical fellowship before receiving a CCC.

Responsibilities

• Participate in arena trans-disciplinary eligibility evaluations of infants and toddlers.
• Provide ongoing assessment of children enrolled in the program.
• Develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), treatment plans, approaches, and strategies.
• Instruct and coach parents in developmentally appropriate language stimulation activities, emphasizing family involvement, follow-through, and outcomes or goals.
• Provide and request consultation with team members, including caregivers, day care providers, and educators.
• Provide direct treatment to children with significant speech/language delays and/or swallowing disorders in their natural setting.
• Participate in staff meetings at least once per month.
• Facilitate weekly parent and child groups.
• May provide service coordination to an assigned caseload.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Earned vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Continuing education unit (CEU) offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed