Speech Language Pathologist - Pediatric

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

$3,000 hiring bonus

Department: Early Support

Location: N. King and S. Snohomish counties

Status: Full time

Position: 80% in-person/20% remote; subject to change based on family and agency need

About the Position

This position is responsible for providing evaluation and educational support services for children who are delayed or disabled in a manner impacting their development, thereby reducing the impact of the child's diagnosis or delay on their skills and abilities. The speech language pathologist also provides coaching, consultation, and training services for caregivers of enrolled children, and is an active participant in our transdisciplinary team of therapists, educators, and family resources coordinators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate each child's performance in all areas of development using instruments and a timetable approved by the agency.
• Participate in the development of each child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Provide direct and indirect services to children with developmental delays or disabilities in their natural learning environments.
• Provide coaching and consultation for staff, parents, and care providers.
• Attend or conduct conferences/consultations with caregivers.
• Participate as a member of the transdisciplinary team including caregivers and professional staff.
• Serve as a liaison with the medical and educational community on behalf of enrolled children and their parents/caregivers.
• Demonstrate a caring, nonjudgmental attitude with every family.
• Attend scheduled clinical and staff meetings and be an active participant in staff related activities.
• Prepare written reports and chart notes as required by Wonderland Child & Family Services.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide in-service trainings of staff and volunteers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• MA or MS degree with a valid license in the state of Washington.
• Valid driver's license, current insurance, and reliable automobile required.
• Minimum one year of direct service experience with children and families.
• Knowledge of parent/caregiver coaching; experience preferred.
• Able to work at a center, in a family's home, and in a variety of community settings.
• Current criminal background check maintained for all employees.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Wonderland employees are mandated reporters of any suspected abuse or neglect of a child to DCYF (CPS) and/or law enforcement.
• Commitment for all employees to work toward including trauma informed care practices in their daily work.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Wonderland employees are mandated reporters of any suspected abuse or neglect of a child to DCYF (CPS) and/or law enforcement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer candidate that has Certified of Clinical Competence (C.C.C.) and experience with young children: however, CFY students will be considered.
• Eligible to provide clinical supervision preferred, but not required.
• Prefer infant mental health, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing training/experience.
• Bilingual preferred.
• WA-AIMH endorsement preferred.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in both an office environment and families' homes. Must be able to participate in active floor time including sitting, standing, walking, and lift up to 50 pounds. When providing virtual supports, this position could be on a screen for up to 8 hours a day.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Wonderland Child & Family Services believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to adjust the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the agency.

About Wonderland Child & Family Services

Wonderland Child & Family Services is a multi-program agency serving children from birth through age 12 with developmental delays, disabilities, and prenatal substance exposure. Founded more than 50 years ago, Wonderland's mission is to provide a strong and equitable foundation for children and their families with diverse needs and abilities to flourish through therapy, education, advocacy, and resources. We reach hundreds of families every month through Early Support programs & services and Hope RISING Clinic for Prenatal Substance Exposure. Our direct service providers are uniquely trained to provide trauma- and FASD-informed care.

Benefits Include:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Time Off starts accruing at 18 days per year
• Nine paid holidays that are separate from your Paid Time Off bank
• Paid winter closure the last week of the year from December 25th through January 1st
• Flexible schedules, Monday - Friday
• Wellness and cell phone reimbursement allotment
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Training and continuing education
• Mileage reimbursement
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Annual pay increases

Note: Benefits are available to employees working at least 20 hours per week and costs vary by FTE.

Wonderland values diverse perspectives and life experiences and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.

Wonderland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.