Speech Language Pathologist ($1,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Aurora, CO

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9 days ago

Job Description

Are you a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join our community-based early intervention team and partner with families to help infants and toddlers build communication skills, achieve developmental milestones, and thrive in their everyday environments.

Developmental Pathways (DP) is seeking an SLP in our Early Intervention (EI) Department to provide therapy services in children's natural environments, community settings, and through telehealth. In this role, you will ensure compliance with Early Intervention (EI) guidelines, documentation standards, and funding requirements while delivering high-quality, family-focused services that empower caregivers and support children's developmental progress.

Why Join Us

Schedule Options: This position offers a 40-hour work week with one of the following schedules:
Monday to Thursday (10-hour days)
Tuesday to Friday (10-hour days)
Monday to Friday (8-hour days)
Build meaningful relationships with children and families through a community-based model focused on developmental support and family-centered care
Serve families throughout a local service area, with regular visits in:
Aurora
Douglas County: Parker, Castle Rock, and Castle Pines
Manage a balanced caseload averaging 5 to 7 client visits per day, allowing time for quality care and collaboration
Work alongside a passionate team dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of young children and their families through early intervention services

What You'll Do

Join a collaborative early intervention team and provide speech-language therapy services to children ages 0 to 36 months, using a coaching approach that empowers caregivers to foster growth during everyday routines and activities
Be a part of a dynamic, collaborative early intervention team, partnering with families, service coordinators, and fellow therapists to develop and implement IFSPs while using a coaching model that promotes shared learning, professional growth, and positive outcomes for children
Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance, including session notes, assessment reports, billing, Medicaid requirements, and coordination with community partners

Numbers & Facts

Location	Aurora, CO
Industry	Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Company Size	100 to 499 employees
Year Founded	1964
Website	https://jobs.dpcolo.org/

About Company

Who We Are

Developmental Pathways is a Colorado non-profit agency created to serve persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities or delays (I/DD), and their families. We were originally established in 1964 as a community-based alternative to institutional care and over the years have developed a broad array of services based on the principle that full inclusion and participation in community life is attainable for every individual with an intellectual or developmental disability. As an organization, we are committed to enriching the lives of people with I/DD by partnering to provide expertise, support and advocacy in their pursuit of a meaningful life.

What We Do

As a Community Centered Board, Developmental Pathways provides support to those we serve and their loved ones through intake, eligibility enrollment, and case management services and supports. We are devoted to ensuring that all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and delays receive support by engaging our community in the innovation and implementation of person and family centered practices.

Early Intervention

This program serves families with children 0 – 3 years old. Our Early Intervention Service Coordinators partner with local school districts to perform initial evaluations and assess a child’s development allowing us to provide them and their families with the tools to help them reach their full potential. We also have a dedicated team of Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapists consisting of both in-house and independent contractors.

Case Management

Case Management is a collaborative processes of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy. Our Case Managers and Case Management Specialists take a person-centered approach in assisting those we serve and their families in living a more meaningful life. We strive to empower individuals to have control of their lives and make safe and informed choices.

Community Outreach

Our supportive Coordinators in the Community Outreach Department are dedicated to addressing the unmet needs of the individuals and families we serve by helping them to navigate a variety of resources, offering trainings on a variety of topics, holding resource fairs and connecting them with services through our Family Support Services Program.

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Culture

We truly live and breathe our mission every day - Enriching Lives. Strengthening Communities. We are a motivated and authentic team dedicated to a common goal of helping individuals with disabilities in our community. Integrity, innovation, partnership and stewardship are shared principles amongst all of our team members.

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Who We Are Looking For

We welcome individuals who have a true passion for the work they do. Being a part of our team means showing up each day with a genuine desire to enrich the lives of the people we serve.

What We Offer


Work-Life Balance	Medical Dental Vision Coverage
Standard 36-hour workweek (Four, nine-hour days per week for most positions)	Comprehensive health insurance to ensure you and your family are covered

Personal Growth	401k Plan
We offer free learning sessions across a range of non-work topics throughout the year, as well as access to on-site gyms and fitness programs	Pre-Tax and Roth options available, employer match up to 4%

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay	Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Part of our commitment to a healthy work-life balance is offering generous PTO and Holiday pay	We offer a FSA account to assist employees in reducing their taxes and increasing their take-home pay

Short-term Disability	Long-term Disability
Employees working 18 hours/week or more are eligible for employer-paid, short-term disability insurance covering up to $2,309/week for 13 weeks	Full-time employees are eligible for employer-paid, long-term disability insurance covering up to $6,000/month

Tuition Reimbursement
Helping you to further your career, we’ll reimburse full-time employees up to $2,000 a year for qualified classes and programs