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Northwest Center lists this Pediatric Feeding Therapist (SLP) opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Northwest Center Early Supports is hiring a Feeding Therapist (SLP) Flexible Part-Time to Full-Time Schedule (4-32 hours per week)!
As a Pediatric Feeding Therapist (Speech-Language Pathologist ), you will primarily provide evaluative, therapeutic, and consultative services to infants and children (ages 0-36 months) experiencing feeding difficulties. In addition to feeding, you will support a wide range of developmental needs within your professional scope of practice, including speech, language, sensory-motor, fine motor, or other areas of concern.
A successful candidate is passionate about supporting the whole child and demonstrates flexibility, creativity, and compassion while working collaboratively with families, colleagues, and community partners. You will be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team that includes physical therapists, educators, and family resources coordinators-all dedicated to helping young children thrive.
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)
Wage Range : $36.97 - $52.92 per hour
What we can offer:
Flexible part-time to full-time opportunity (4-32 hours per week), including paid documentation time
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, effective the month after 30 days of employment
17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually + 25 Paid Break and Holiday Days Annually
Parental Leave & Paid Compassion Leave
Retirement 401(K) with a company match
Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25 per month
Student Loan Contribution Program - $50 per month
Pet Insurance Discount Program
Opportunity to become a mentor or mentee through NWC's Mentorship Match program
Paid professional development and continuing education - $450 per year
Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here:
Qualifications: Master's degree or equivalent
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Washington
Must provide own car and insurance that meets state minimum insurance requirements
Two (2+) or more years' experience working with children
Ability to collaborate with families using a coaching model that supports parent-child interaction and daily routines
Serve children and families in natural environments (home, childcare, community) or via telehealth
Knowledge of infant feeding and child development for children 0-5 years
Experience working with children who are tube-fed and/or weaning from a feeding tube preferred
Commitment to providing equitable services to families who are linguistically and racially diverse
Excellent communication, time management, and collaboration skills
Ability to work cooperatively with staff, families, and community partners
Candidates with experience providing services with non-English speaking families and/or infant mental health desired
Must have or obtain current CPR and first aid certifications
Complete bloodborne pathogens and HIV training
Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at (email protected) .
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.
Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
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