Company: Includ(Ed)

Location: Multiple locations throughout SD County

Our Mission and Vision

At Includ(Ed), Our philosophy is simple: all children deserve access to community, care, and education. We are on a mission to increase access to quality, inclusive early childhood education and childcare one classroom at a time.

What is it that we do?

Includ(Ed) provides early intervention-focused services where all are welcome. We work in homes across the county, as well as at an inclusive childcare and clinic center, to provide holistic, play-based, relationship-centered Early Intervention therapies for children aged 0-5.

The Role:

Alongside the rest of the field therapy team, this Speech Language Pathologist would see approximately 2-10 infants and toddlers in the home to provide therapy.

Compensation: $75 per hour for in-home session, $45 per hour for classroom sessions

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and assessments of children ages birth to 3 years old in children's homes to identify specific areas of need related to speech and language delays or disorders.

• Deliver direct speech and language therapy services to children in their homes.

• Communicate regularly with parents/caregivers to provide updates on their child's progress and involve them in goal-setting and treatment planning.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for children, in collaboration with parents and other professionals.

• Provide individualized treatment sessions, focusing on enhancing children's functional abilities in their home environments.

• Educate and train parents or caregivers on strategies to support their child's development and address specific challenges.

• Document and maintain accurate records of assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, and any related administrative tasks.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

• Current CA licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children with speech and language delays or disorders, preferably in an early intervention or pediatric setting.

• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in speech therapy, including but not limited to play-based therapy, parent coaching, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies.

• Knowledge of best practices in inclusive education and early childhood development.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, families, and a multidisciplinary team.

• Demonstrated understanding of individualized treatment planning and the ability to adapt interventions to meet diverse needs.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact compassionately with children, parents, and colleagues.

• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with children of all abilities.

• A strengths-based therapy approach, genuine belief in the power of inclusion

• Regular access to reliable transportation.

Working Hours:

• Approx. 3-10 hours per week providing home visits therapy to our clients

• Make your own schedule! Mornings, afternoons, and evenings available.

Physical Requirements of the Job:

Applicants should be comfortable:

• Standing for 2+ plus hours per day

• Stooping, bending, climbing, and walking frequently

• Lifting up to 40 pounds

Contact: jobs@includedsd.org

Includ(Ed) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.