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Speech Language Pathologist, Special Education School

Job Details

Experienced
Wayfinder LA Campus - Los Angeles, CA
Part Time
Graduate Degree
$65.00 - $65.00 Hourly
Up to 50%
Day/AM
Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Join Us at Wayfinder Family Services: A Place Where Every Challenge Meets Opportunity

Your Opportunity to Lead Change

As a part of the Wayfinder team, you won’t just have a job—you’ll have a purpose. You’ll be part of a team of passionate professionals who are committed to providing life-changing services to individuals facing obstacles. Whether you're working with children, youth, or adults, every day presents a new opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life.

Why Choose Wayfinder Family Services?

We offer more than just competitive salaries; we offer a community where your work will matter and where your growth is supported. Here’s how we empower our team:

💼 Work-Life Flexibility

  • Hybrid schedules available for many roles
  • Flexible hours to support your work-life balance

💰 Competitive Compensation & Benefits

  • Sign-on bonuses for eligible positions
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
  • Generous 401(k) matching (up to 4%)
  • Medical & Dental Insurance with employee-only + family coverage plans
  • Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays, five winter holidays, and a generous PTO policy
  • Education Reimbursement: Invest in your career development
  • Employee Referral Program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
  • Robust training programs in trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and clinical supervision for licensure

🌱 Growth & Learning

  • Access to professional development opportunities, including Shared Core Practice Model and Trauma-Informed Care training.
  • Be a part of our commitment to best practices in social services.

Compensation:

  • In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
  • This is a part-time position, budgeted for 20 hours/week.

Role Summary

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will be pivotal in supporting children, youth, and families facing life’s toughest challenges. Whether you provide hands-on case management, help to develop life skills, or provide emotional support, your work will directly impact the lives of those we serve.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking passionate individuals who embody the values of compassion, integrity, and teamwork. Here’s what you’ll need to succeed:

  • A solid commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others
  • Experience working in social services, education, mental health, or related fields (preferred but not required)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—you're a connector, a listener, and a problem solver
  • A passion for lifelong learning and professional development
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively with diverse teams
  • A growth mindset that aligns with Wayfinder’s mission to empower and support marginalized communities

How you will Impact Change:

  • Provide direct intervention in the child's natural environment; home, at a center-based site or school. Coordinate scheduling to meet the needs of the family, ensuring weekly visits are met as authorized by the Regional Center or school district.
  • Provide appropriate intervention to children birth through 21 years of age that exhibit severe motor delays with atypical or scattered skills or atypical tone, several global delays, moderate to severe feeding delays or disorders, and/or severe sensory challenges
  • Participate in the development and implementation of each child’s Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and/or Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in collaboration with the family and education team, providing progress reports as required by each Regional Center or Local Education Agency.
  • Review history of medical related diagnosis that supports the provision of direct services.
  • Collaborate with other providers, such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, developmental specialists, and educators to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based therapy plans to address specific communication needs, including articulation, phonological processes, receptive and expressive language, voice, fluency, and pragmatic (social) language skills.

Qualifications

Education and Credentials

  • A master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
  • California state licensure and certification as required (e.g., Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA) is required.
  • Minimum one year experience as a speech therapist, working with infants/children is required.
  • Experience working in multi-cultural situations preferred.
  • Experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred.
  • Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of two (2) years good driving history and must be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.

At Wayfinder, we believe in our diverse team's strength and collective ability to create meaningful change. Wayfinder Family Services is ready for you if you're ready to contribute to an organization that values your skills, respects your individuality, and fosters your personal and professional growth!

Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.

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