Speech Therapist - Northern New Jersey

Speech Therapist

Program: Early Intervention Program

Location: Northern New Jersey

Status: Hourly (Choose your own hours)

Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

Job Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in the Early Intervention Program will provide specialized services to children from birth to three years old with developmental delays or communication challenges. The SLP will assess, and treat speech, language, cognitive communication. They will work collaboratively with families, caregivers, and a multidisciplinary team to support each child's developmental needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech and language skills.
• Develop individualized treatment plans (IFSPs) in collaboration with families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide direct therapy services to children in homes, childcare settings, or community environments.
• Implement evidence-based practices to address communication and language challenges.
• Monitor and document progress toward IFSP goals, adjusting strategies as needed.
• Educate and train families and caregivers to promote skill development in natural environments.
• Provide resources and strategies to help integrate communication activities into daily routines.
• Partner with other professionals (e.g., occupational therapists, physical therapists, developmental specialists) to deliver holistic care.
• Participate in team meetings and provide input for case discussions and planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations for early intervention services.
• Stay informed on current research and advancements in speech-language pathology and early intervention.
• Participate in continuing education opportunities to maintain licensure and certification.

Qualifications

• Licensure: State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred; Clinical Fellows will be considered.
• Experience working with young children and families, preferably in early intervention settings.
• Knowledge of developmental milestones and family-centered care principles.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and intervention skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bilingual (depending on community needs).
• Experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.
• Training in feeding and swallowing disorders.
• Ability to travel to various service locations within the community.
• Capacity to perform duties that may require bending, kneeling, or sitting on the floor during therapy sessions.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $ 80.00-$90.00 Hourly

Pillar Care takes into consideration a combination of candidate's work experience and qualification as well as the scope of the role, complexity and external market and internal market value when determining salary level.

Benefits:

• Accrued paid sick time
• No need for independent liability insurance (saving approximately $200$300 per year)
• Taxes are deducted directly from your paycheck no need to file independently or hire a tax professional
• Flexible work schedule and location
• Eligible for 401(k) benefits after 500 hours worked

This job description is a brief listing of the functions and requirements of the position named above. It is not intended to serve as a contract for employment nor to list in specific detail every aspect of the job nor to limit the performance of those duties. Other tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary by agency administration.

Every Pillar Care employee is responsible for the implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). As specified in our exposure control plan this position is classified as: Category 2

Category 2

Employees who perform tasks that involve no exposure to blood or body fluids but may perform unplanned procedures usually performed by Category I employees.