Wonderland Child & Family Services
Bothell & Shoreline, WA
Speech Language Pathologist
Full-Time Professional
Wonderland NE, Bothell, WA, US
Wonderland NW, Shoreline, WA, US
Requisition ID: 1040
Salary Range:$75,000.00 To 98,000.00 Annually
**$2,000 HIRING BONUS**
Department: Early Support
Number of Positions: 2 with 1 based out of our Bothell office and 1 out of our Shoreline office
Location: Provide services in a family home based on service area
Salary Range: CF will be paid at $75,000. Candidate with CCC’s will receive between $79,000 – $98,000 depending on experience
Position Status: Full time
Position Location: 80% in-person/20% remote; subject to change based on family and agency need
Reports To: Therapy Supervisor
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 resource 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.
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 summer two day closure
- 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.
Applications can be completed through our online portal or by sending to HR@wonderlandkids.org
WonderlandKids.org
Phone: 206-364-3777