Come join the Rainbows United, Inc. team and make a difference as an early interventionist helping children and their families! We offer flexible Monday through Friday schedules, created by you, based on what works for you and the families you see. On top of a competitive salary, Rainbows offers mileage reimbursement at the Federal rate of $0.67 per mile and provides ample time off and sick days. 

Our professionals get an annual allotted amount towards CEU’s and relicensing fees and get to expand their knowledge base with an interdisciplinary team of ECSE Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, and Social Workers.

Rainbows is a qualifying employer for the U.S. Government Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. For more information on federal student loan forgiveness and qualifications, visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) information page.

Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, flex medical and voluntary plans, in addition to employer-paid basic life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance. We also offer employer 401(k) matching.

JOB SUMMARY

The Speech/Language Pathologist serves children with developmental disabilities from birth to age three in the home and community settings in Sedgwick County. This person serves intervention services by partnering with families in the growth and development of their child. Must have a genuine interest in working with children and families. This individual must have a genuine interest in working with children and their families.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Works effectively with parents, children, the public and other professions.
• Develops and implements effective treatment plans in coordination with other team members.
• Completes appropriate paperwork in a timely manner and adheres to deadlines.
• Works with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the educational and developmental goals of the family and child.
• May require extended work days and travel between RUI sites, family homes, and other community agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology and current Kansas State License.
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certification (CCC-SLP) required. New Graduates, must comply within 12 months of graduation date.
• Experience with child speech language disorders and therapy preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of child speech-language disorders and therapy.
• Skilled at assessing development in young children.

SKILLS:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with parents, children, the public, and other professionals.
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

STATUS: This position works 220 days per year (1760 hours annually)

WORK PACE: Self-paced, requiring the ability to think and act quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position operates in homes and community settings as needed in Sedgwick County.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May require frequent extended work days. Requires some travel between RUI sites, family homes, and other community agencies.

Posting tags:

Setting: Pediatrics, Outpatient, Community-based, Other

Early Intervention, Coaching Model, Infant Toddler Services

Yes, this job requires a background check

Schedule: Monday through Friday, choose your own hours, no weekends, no nights, no holidays

Benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k), 401(k) matching, continuing education credits, paid sick time, time off, flexible schedule, license reimbursement, mileage reimbursement, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, loan repayment program (PSLF), opportunities for advancement, professional development assistance, retirement plan, employee discount on childcare