Speech-Language Pathologist

Douglas-A-Thom Clinic•Worcester, MA

About The Position

Thom Child & Family Services is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist in Worcester, Massachusetts, to provide home- and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers from birth to age three who have or are at risk for developmental delays, and to their families. The role involves partnering with parents and caregivers to deliver individualized, meaningful services grounded in evidence-based practice while prioritizing each family's needs, culture, values, and priorities. The Speech-Language Pathologist participates in multidisciplinary assessments and develops and provides developmentally appropriate speech therapy and other interventions. The role includes helping create and implement Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs), coordinating services for families on a caseload, documenting progress, and providing supportive professional assistance to families. The position offers flexible schedules, with a minimum of 20 hours available Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA).
One year of early intervention experience or at least one year of experience working in pediatrics.
Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development.
Ability to build meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents or caregivers, and community partners.
Commitment to individualized and culturally humble services.
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Ability to comply with confidentiality and professional-boundary standards.
Good computer skills and strong documentation skills.
Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/Bicultural.

Responsibilities

Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of clients’ developmental status.
Provide direct speech therapy services and developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 0–3 and their families.
Participate in developing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs), identifying goals, objectives, and strategies related to each child’s development.
Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriate.
Provide individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to age three who have developmental delays or are at risk for delays across developmental areas, including cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development.
Assess family and child strengths, resources, concerns, and progress.
Act as service coordinator for families by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating intervention plans for each family on the caseload, while ensuring procedures and timelines are followed.
Provide supportive professional assistance to families.
Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child development and help families advocate for their child.