Speech Language Pathologist

Our mission at Lifelong Access is to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to their community by helping them break down barriers through a lifetime of meaningful supports. From birth to end of life, Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children, teens, and adults including residential housing, vocational development, supported employment, high school transition, behavioral health counseling and services, and a wide variety of pediatric therapy supports. Guided by our Core Values, our team members have a strong drive and big hearts for improving the lives of others; a place where we support each other and the individuals who put their trust in us.Lifelong Access is seeking Speech Language Pathologists to join our growing team of early intervention specialists. In this position you will work with children from birth to age 18 to complete assessments, and development and implement treatment plans. Our Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) function as part of a transdisciplinary team of therapists working with local on-site supervisors and management. Services provided are both clinic and community based. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, alongside generous paid time off benefits, you will find the work environment at Lifelong Access to be friendly, respectful and supportive. Come see why we love what we do!Minimum Starting Salary: $68,000 annuallyJob Type: Full-time Primary responsibilities include:Effectively carry a caseload with children ages birth to 18.Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, deliver speech and language services, and write treatment plans based on the results of assessments that effectively target short- and long-term goals.Create necessary materials to support a variety of communication needs.Apply interventions to maximize performance in all areas of need.Work collaboratively with the families served including educating parents on helpful therapy approaches and in-home strategies to facilitate generalization of skills.Maintain professional documentation including progress reports and session notes.Collaborate with medical professionals, colleagues, and families on the development and implementation of communication tools and strategies, and individualizing functional communication for each patient.Collaborate with a team of other Lifelong Access professionals, including Developmental Therapists, Social/Emotional therapists, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and Registered Behavior Technicians.Qualifications for this position include:Masters degree in Speech Language PathologyActive Illinois Speech Language Pathology LicenseMinimum 1-2 years of related experienceExcellent knowledge of principles and practices of speech therapyFamiliarity with developmental milestones for speech and languageCurrent knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and a desire to learn and grow in the professionKnowledge of autism spectrum disorder, Applied Behavior Analysis, sensory and behavioral strategies and principlesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPreferred knowledge or experience in feeding therapyPreferred knowledge in Augmentative Communication Devices, PECs, and other communication strategies specific to the autism spectrumPreferred credential in Early InterventionValid Illinois drivers license with safe driving record, with proof of automobile insuranceMust be able to successfully pass criminal, DCFS, safe driving background check, TB test and drug screenPhysical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit on chairs, stools, and floor; stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; frequently required to manipulate fine motor toys with children; and converse with adults and children - some who might be difficult to understand. The employee is occasionally required to climb; taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Here are some of the benefits we will offer you:Fun, Collaborative Environment Loaded with Play-Based Therapies, Sensory Gyms & Adaptive EquipmentLocalized ManagementFlexible SchedulingPaid Continuing Education & Supervision HoursPaid for All Hours Worked, Not Just Client Service HoursCompetitive Pay & BenefitsGenerous Paid Time Off when Scheduled 30+ Hours/Week Including Vacation, Personal Time, and HolidaysRelocation Assistance Available to Qualified Candidates

Created: 2025-11-01