Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
$37 - $40/hour | Full-Time or Part-Time | Monday-Friday | Flexible Schedule
Make a Difference with KDC
At Kennedy-Donovan Center (KDC), we're committed to helping children and families reach their fullest potential. As an Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathologist, you'll work with infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) and their caregivers to support developmental growth through family-centered, evidence-based practices.
Join a collaborative team where your expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work creates lasting impact for children and families throughout Massachusetts.
Why Join KDC? | Competitive Benefits Package
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care)
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability
- Free Virtual Medical, Mental Health, Therapy, and Psychiatry Services
- Musculoskeletal Support Program
Financial & Professional Growth
- Mileage Reimbursement for Work-Related Travel
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Tuition Remission Opportunities
- Professional Development and Career Growth
Additional Perks
- Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
- Up to 11 Paid Holidays
- Pet Insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
- BJ's Wholesale Club Membership Discounts
- Personal Auto and Home Insurance Support
What You'll Do
- Conduct developmental assessments and evaluations
- Partner with families to develop and implement IFSP goals
- Provide home, community, and group-based Early Intervention services
- Coach and empower caregivers to support their child's development
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with EI standards
- Participate in supervision, team meetings, and professional development
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Must meet the required degree, licensure, and certification standards as defined in the Early Intervention Operational Standards.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required, including occasional evenings.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other required documentation software.
• CPR/First Aid Certified (or ability to obtain certification within designated timeframe).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel extensively.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families in home- or community-based settings.
• Knowledge of family-centered practices and early childhood development.
• Familiarity with evidence-based intervention approaches, parent coaching models, and community resources.
• Previous experience in a multidisciplinary or transdisciplinary team environment.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
• This position requires frequent travel to homes, community settings, and meetings, as well as prolonged periods of driving, phone, iPad, and computer use.
• The EIS must be able to enter and work in a variety of home environments, including those with physical or environmental challenges such as stairs, limited accessibility, pets, and varying temperature conditions.
• The role involves extended periods of sitting, kneeling, standing, walking, bending, and reaching during home visits and trainings.
• May require climbing of stairs, pivoting, lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 40 pounds to assist individuals or move program-related materials.
• May be required to provide physical assistance or support to individuals with mobility needs or in crisis situations, and must be comfortable navigating unpredictable settings.
• Caseloads and related physical demands will fluctuate, and the EIS must be adaptable to these changes.