Speech Language Pathologist

About the role

This position centers on delivering direct, in-home and clinic-based speech therapy services to infants and toddlers who have developmental disabilities or mental health needs. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy while applying a family-centered philosophy that integrates parent coaching into every interaction. The role requires building strong rapport with families, acting as a dedicated advocate for the child, and coordinating care with other multidisciplinary team members. Success in this position means maintaining consistent documentation, demonstrating clinical competence, and promoting measurable progress during each session. You will be expected to function independently, recognize family stressors, and connect them with appropriate community resources and support systems. This position values innovation in therapy delivery and a commitment to achieving optimal communication outcomes for very young clients in their natural environments.

Key facts

What you'll do

Coordinate and schedule all visits to ensure timely and effective delivery of speech therapy services in home and clinic environments.

Perform comprehensive oral-motor assessments to identify potential oral motor pathology and language disorders in infants and toddlers.

Implement a family-centered approach that embeds parent coaching strategies into every therapeutic interaction and session.

Conduct detailed evaluations across speech, language, and developmental domains to create individualized care plans.

Develop and maintain strong rapport with all family members assigned to the caseload to support engagement and progress.

Establish clear communication goals and objectives, providing updated developmental information during scheduled IFSP meetings.

Maintain accurate and efficient treatment records and documentation to meet regulatory and programmatic requirements.

Utilize critical thinking and independent judgment when addressing complex communication and developmental challenges.

Act as a mandated reporter, ensuring the safety and well-being of every child served through vigilant observation and action.

Provide clinical oversight and guidance to speech pathology students who are working toward professional licensure.

Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and developmental specialists to create a unified care plan.

Work closely with Regional Center staff, physicians, and outside agencies to align resources and address health-related concerns.

Participate actively in monthly staff meetings by providing input and delivering in-service trainings as organizational needs arise.

Independently recognize families in crisis and facilitate appropriate consultations and referrals for issues such as abuse or substance abuse.

Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure the overall efficiency and continuity of the program.

Requirements

The SLP should possess a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and be licensed to practice in California. 1+ years of related experience working with children or people with disabilities preferred.

You must demonstrate knowledge of family support principles, including effective communication and collaborative decision-making.

You must be able to promote access to both generic and specialized community resources for families in need.

You must support the development of family self-advocacy and empowerment throughout the service delivery process.

You must have a strong base of knowledge regarding typical developmental patterns in infants and toddlers.

You must understand atypical development caused by disabilities or risk factors that affect communication skills.

You must be skilled in using evaluation and assessment practices that are appropriate for infants and toddlers with special needs.

You must be able to interpret and report evaluation and assessment results accurately and professionally.

You must possess basic computer skills and solid organizational abilities for documentation and planning.

You must be able to accept supervision and work cooperatively as a team member with colleagues, clients, and families.

You must understand team and family dynamics and be able to work effectively within these structures.

You must be flexible with scheduling and prioritizing tasks to meet the evolving needs of clients.

You must hold current certification in CPR and First Aid to ensure safety during home visits.

Practical notes

Considerable travel in the community, primarily per