Speech & Language Pathologist

**Speech-Language Pathologist** **$37 - $40/hour | Full-Time or Part-Time | Monday-Friday | Flexible Schedule** **Make a Difference with KDC** At Kennedy-Donovan Center (KDC), we're committed to helping children and families reach their fullest potential. As an Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathologist, you'll work with infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) and their caregivers to support developmental growth through family-centered, evidence-based practices. Join a collaborative team where your expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work creates lasting impact for children and families throughout Massachusetts. ***Why Join KDC? |*** **Competitive Benefits Package** **Health & Wellness** - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Health Savings Account (HSA) - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care) - Employer-Paid Life Insurance - Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability - Free Virtual Medical, Mental Health, Therapy, and Psychiatry Services - Musculoskeletal Support Program **Financial & Professional Growth** - Mileage Reimbursement for Work-Related Travel - 403(b) Retirement Plan - Student Loan Repayment Assistance - Tuition Remission Opportunities - Professional Development and Career Growth **Additional Perks** - Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time - Up to 11 Paid Holidays - Pet Insurance - Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage - BJ's Wholesale Club Membership Discounts - Personal Auto and Home Insurance Support **What You'll Do** - Conduct developmental assessments and evaluations - Partner with families to develop and implement IFSP goals - Provide home, community, and group-based Early Intervention services - Coach and empower caregivers to support their child's development - Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members - Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with EI standards - Participate in supervision, team meetings, and professional development **Required Qualifications:** • Must meet the required degree, licensure, and certification standards as defined in the Early Intervention Operational Standards. • Flexibility in scheduling is required, including occasional evenings. • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other required documentation software. • CPR/First Aid Certified (or ability to obtain certification within designated timeframe). • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel extensively. **Preferred Qualifications:** • Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families in home- or community-based settings. • Knowledge of family-centered practices and early childhood development. • Familiarity with evidence-based intervention approaches, parent coaching models, and community resources. • Previous experience in a multidisciplinary or transdisciplinary team environment. • Bilingual or multilingual abilities. **Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:** • This position requires frequent travel to homes, community settings, and meetings, as well as prolonged periods of driving, phone, iPad, and computer use. • The EIS must be able to enter and work in a variety of home environments, including those with physical or environmental challenges such as stairs, limited accessibility, pets, and varying temperature conditions. • The role involves extended periods of sitting, kneeling, standing, walking, bending, and reaching during home visits and trainings. • May require climbing of stairs, pivoting, lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 40 pounds to assist individuals or move program-related materials. • May be required to provide physical assistance or support to individuals with mobility needs or in crisis situations, and must be comfortable navigating unpredictable settings. • Caseloads and related physical demands will fluctuate, and the EIS must be adaptable to these changes.