Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
About the role
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. 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.
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).
Pay
$36.97 - $52.92 per hour
Benefits
- 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
Commitment to Diversity
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.