Job Description:
KVC Academy Cameron & Kansas City
Location: Cameron or Kansas City (On-site)
Pay: $55/hour
Job Type: Contract
As a contract employee, you'll have the opportunity to create a schedule that meets your needs*

Job Summary
We’re seeking dedicated professional to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will provide essential speech and language therapy services to children and teens with diverse needs, working within the special education environment.

Responsibilities:
· Assess, diagnose, and provide targeted therapy to children and teenagers with communication and language disorders.
· Collaborate with educators, parents, and a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement customized therapy plans.
· Conduct therapy sessions that are tailored to the unique goals and requirements of each child or teen.
· Monitor and document client progress and make adjustments to therapy plans as needed.

Education & Licensure
Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
State licensure and ASHA certification (CCC-SLP).

Preferred Experience

• Passion for working with children and teenagers in special education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help children and teens achieve their communication goals.
• ·Ability to create and manage a flexible schedule to meet your work-life balance preferences.

Why KVC?
KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 77 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.

If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org/jobs.
We hope you will consider joining our team!