Speech and Language Pathologist

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 Annually

At The Villages of Indiana, we believe taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of the people we serve. That’s why employees start with up to 18 days of paid time off each year, also enjoy up to 15 paid holidays, and benefit from flexible scheduling designed around client needs. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, along with additional benefits such as a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous 5% employer match. We know life doesn’t fit into a rigid schedule, and we’re committed to supporting our employees’ well-being, growth, and financial future—both at work and at home.

This position requires travel throughout the state of Indiana

As a Speech and Language Pathologist in our Zero to Three program, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and communication assessments including evaluating speech, language, communication, and early feeding/swallowing development in infants and toddlers using standardized assessment tools, play-based observation, caregiver interviews, and developmental screenings to determine strengths, delays, and functional impact.

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate, individualized speech and language intervention plans that address receptive and expressive language, speech sound development, social communication, early literacy foundations, and functional communication within daily routines.

• Deliver relationship-based, play-based, and routines-based speech and language interventions in home and community settings, incorporating evidence-based early intervention strategies to support optimal communication development from birth to age three.

• Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including occupational therapists, speech therapists, pediatricians, and early intervention specialists, to ensure comprehensive care for the child.

• Keep accurate and detailed records of evaluations, therapy sessions, and progress reports in accordance with legal and organizational standards.

• Acts as a liaison between The Villages' families and referring agencies, the children’s families, schools, community resources and The Villages' administrative staff.

• Conduct Home based work required based on program

Position Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited college or university.

• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or eligibility to obtain within required timeframes.

• 3 years of experience providing speech-language services to infants and toddlers (birth to age three), preferably within early intervention, home-based, medical, or community settings

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Two years previous experience in either foster care or social services

• Infant Mental Health Specialist Endorsement (IMHS)

• Experience working in Part C Early Intervention systems and/or IFSP development and implementation.

• Bilingual

• Training and experience in child, adult, and family therapy/counseling

The Villages of Indiana offers a team-oriented environment for case managers, social workers, and other child, family, and social services professionals with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and benefits package.

The Villages is Indiana’s largest private non-profit provider of Child and Family services, including Foster Care. The Villages champions every child’s right to a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. We are committed to strengthening all families and embracing the dignity and diversity of every child, youth and family served.