Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Northville, MI 481683956Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeTravel Percentage: NegligibleAbout Us
At the Be ME Center, we believe every child is wonderfully made and deserving of support that honors who they are. Our program is built on a play-based, relationship-centered approach that helps neurodiverse children discover their strengths and grow in confidence.
Inspired by the love of Jesus, our work integrates education, speech therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, and behavioral support into a collaborative preschool environment designed to help children and families thrive.
Our values guide everything we do: Be Excellent. Be Influential. Be Child-Centric. Be Joyful.
Your Role
As a Speech and Language Pathologist at the Be ME Center, you will support children's communication development within a neurodiversity-affirming, play-based environment.
Therapy at Be ME happens both in dedicated sessions and naturally through classroom play, routines, and peer interaction.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct speech and language assessments
Develop individualized and group therapy plans
Provide individual and small group therapy sessions
Embed communication support into classroom routines and play
Collaborate with director and classroom team
Communicate regularly with families
Complete required documentation
Maintain educational certifications and licensing
Attend all staff and clinical meeting, including Be ME events
Position Details
Caseload of up to 6 children per program session (AM/PM sessions)
Treatment includes individual and group sessions weekly
Transdisciplinary team – great with daily collaboration
Approximately 40 hours per week for billing, classroom support and collaboration (this includes your billing and documentation time)
QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For
- Proven leadership and administrative skills with a deep love for neurodiverse children and their families.
- Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist with 1-2 years of experience in providing direct therapy to children, conducting assessments, and developing intervention plans.
- An enthusiastic, flexible, collaborative and dedicated individual with a genuine interest in improving outcomes for autistic children through a play-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate respect for all clients.
- A clean criminal history.
- Physical capability to engage actively with children, including sitting on the floor and lifting up to 30 pounds.
A community of Christ followers who seek to love God passionately, serve others joyfully, and intentionally share our faith with people across the street and around the world.
Ward Church was founded more than 60 years ago, and has roots as far back as 1842. Ward has always been about an authentic community that loves God passionately, serves others joyfully, and shares faith with people across the street and around the world.