Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Northwest Center Early Supports is hiring for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)!

As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), you will provide evaluative, therapeutic, and consultative services to children who have delays or disorders in language, cognitive, social, emotional, and speech abilities. We offer a part-time or full-time, flexible schedule and invest in our employees' professional development.

A successful candidate is passionate about the whole child and works cooperatively with staff, families, and community partners. Work with a dynamic, supportive team, making a difference in the lives of families and their young children. Join Northwest Center’s Early Supports Team!

About Northwest Center Kids

Northwest Center Kids Early Supports is a unique program at the intersection of educational and medical services for children with disabilities. Our collaborative team is committed to evidence-informed, strengths-based, and family-centered care, providing services in homes, childcare, and community settings—both in-person and via telehealth. We work with families to support development through coaching, modeling, and reflection, while centering equity, inclusion, and cultural humility.

• This position falls under a collective bargaining agreement with the UFCW 3000 union.
• Location: Hybrid, Seattle, WA

Schedule: Monday - Friday, choose a consistent schedule between 4 and 32 hours per week based on your availability (Wednesdays required)

Starting Wage Range: $36.97 - $52.92 per hour

What we can offer

• Flexible part-time to full-time opportunity (4-32 hours per week), including paid documentation time
• 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually (prorated)
• 25 Paid Break and Holiday Days Annually (prorated)
• Retirement 401(K) with a company match
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
• Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
• Pet Insurance Discount Program
• Paid professional development and continuing education - $635 per year (prorated)
• Highly skilled, dedicated, and well-established collaborative team
• Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
• Mileage and Professional License Reimbursement
• Tuition discount at NWC Early Learning Schools after one year of employment

Qualifications

• MA/MS degree or equivalency in communications disorders, Speech & Language Pathology
• Washington State Speech/Language Pathology License
• One or more years experience working in pediatrics or training that includes a pediatric affiliation
• Own a car and insurance that meets state minimum insurance requirements
• WA driver’s license
• Must have or obtain current CPR and First Aid certification
• Early Supports or working a caseload including clients aged birth to three experience preferred

Candidates with experience providing services in a non-English language, feeding therapy, and/or infant mental health experience desired

Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at jobs@nwcenter.org.

At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion towards a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.

We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status.