Speech therapist (SLP)

Big Minds, Tiny Hands is looking for a dedicated, caring speech-language pathologist to provide home-based Early Intervention services to children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays.

You work directly with families in their natural environment, on a flexible schedule. You give individualized, family-centered therapy in line with each child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Direct service delivery

• Provide speech and language therapy in the child's home or community setting
• Carry out individualized treatment plans based on IFSP goals
• Use evidence-based, play-based, and routine-based strategies
• Include parent coaching and caregiver participation in sessions

Assessment and documentation

• Complete evaluations and re-evaluations as assigned
• Keep accurate, timely session notes that follow Early Intervention guidelines
• Complete progress reports within required timelines
• Track each child's progress and adjust the plan as needed

Family collaboration

• Teach and support families on strategies that promote communication
• Keep caregivers informed about progress and goalsl> Show families how to use strategies in daily routines

Coordination and compliance

• Work with service coordinators and the multidisciplinary team
• Follow all New York State Early Intervention Program regulations
• Meet documentation, billing, and session requirements
• Submit required forms, such as FAD and delay forms, when they apply

What you need

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology
• Active New York State SLP license
• ASHA certification (CCC-SLP), or eligibility for it
• Experience with young children (birth to age 3) or the pediatric population
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Nice to have

• Experience in Early Intervention or home-based services
• Bilingual in Spanish or another language
• Familiarity with EI documentation systems, such as ProviderSoft

Position details

• Type: fee-for-service (1099 or W-2, based on agency structure)
• Setting: home-based and community-based
• Schedule: flexible, based on your availability
• Caseload: assigned by location and availability

Why join us

• A flexible schedule that supports work-life balance
• One-on-one work with children and families
• A supportive team and ongoing collaboration
• Meaningful work that shapes early childhood development