ABOUT NORTHSIDE

Northside Center for Child Development serves over 4,000 children annually through high-quality, outcomes-driven behavioral health, early childhood, and enrichment services. With over $30 million in annual funding, the organization provides children and their families with the support they need to overcome adversity, thrive, and pursue their dreams.

Northside has been a staple of the Harlem community since its founding in 1946 and a pioneer at the intersection of education and behavioral health for Black and Latino children. Several of its programs were the first in Harlem and established the standard of care for many social service agencies. Northside’s founders, Doctors Kenneth, and Mamie Clark were psychologists whose breakthrough Black/White Doll Study was used as evidence in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared public school segregation unconstitutional. The philosophy behind this landmark decision, now on its 70^th anniversary, continues to inspire Northside to create and drive innovative programs that focus on the strengths of families and the importance of children’s self-esteem.

For more information on Northside Center for Child Development, please visit https://www.northsidecenter.org/about/.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Intervention Speech Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will work with children from birth to three years old who exhibit communication delays or disorders. Utilizing evidence-based practices, you will assess, diagnose, and provide therapeutic interventions to enhance language and communication skills. Your role will involve collaborating with families, caregivers, and other professionals to develop individualized treatment plans and strategies. Through early intervention, you will play a pivotal role in promoting optimal communication development and improving the quality of life for children and their families.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides home & community-based individual/collateral therapy sessions, caregiver coaching, and family training sessions as authorized by the child’s IFSP.
• Compliance with all documentation requirements for billing, session notes, quarterly progress reports, service changes, and quality assurance procedures.
• Maintains ongoing communication with Northside EI Staff and service coordinator.
• Participates in IFSP’s as needed.
• Completes Northside orientation and annual professional development requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Computer proficient with daily use of email and billing platform required.

Qualification

• NYS Certification or License/Registration in discipline with at least 2 years of experience providing therapeutic services to the Birth-3 population.
• DOH Approval Letter- DOH Approval requires 1500 hours of service with children under 5.
• Statewide Central Register Clearance
• Justice Center Screening
• Liability Insurance
• Knowledge of NYC EIP Policies & Procedures
• Preferred: flexible hours available, bilingual

COMPENSATION: $65 - $75 Per Service