Full-Time

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

EI/Preschool

Updated on 8/18/2026

Family of Kidz

Family of Kidz

201-500 employees

Therapy and education for special needs

Compensation Overview

$64 - $75/hr

Long Island, New York, USA

Hybrid

Clinic, preschool, and home-based work are available across Long Island.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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Requirements
  • Current New York State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
  • New York State Education Department certification as TSSLD or TSHH.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
  • Clinical Fellows must have at least a TSSLD or TSHH certification.
  • At least one year of experience working in a setting focused on supporting children and their families.
  • Ability to design and implement individual and group therapeutic interventions.
  • Ability to administer and write speech and language evaluations.
  • Ability to collect data on IFSP and IEP goals and report progress quarterly.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, time management, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently, solve problems, and function in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement creative individual and group therapeutic interventions for the assigned caseload.
  • Administer and document speech and language evaluations.
  • Communicate with lead supervisors and coordinators regarding case management.
  • Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.
  • Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
  • Create and maintain schedules with assigned families and school personnel.
  • Collect data on each IFSP and IEP goal and report progress quarterly.
  • Provide input and attend or teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and annual reviews.
  • Perform comprehensive evaluations in clinic, home, and preschool settings.
  • Write detailed speech and language evaluation reports describing children's abilities and areas of difficulty.
  • Collaborate with parents, teachers, and the evaluation team.
  • Develop appropriate functional goals using IEP directives.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual ability.
  • Passion for working with children and their families.
  • Empathy, integrity, flexibility, and commitment to professional development.

Family of Kidz provides a range of therapeutic and educational services for individuals with special needs across the lifespan. A multi-disciplinary team delivers services such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), special instruction, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and mental health support, all aimed at understanding each person’s needs and teaching skills that increase independence and improve quality of life. The approach centers on tailoring supports to the individual and coordinating multiple specialists under one umbrella to address behavioral, educational, and developmental goals. Unlike providers who offer limited services, Family of Kidz combines multiple therapies and supports in one coordinated program, helping clients progress from birth through adulthood. The goal is to help individuals with special needs overcome barriers to progress and gain new skills for greater independence and better outcomes.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Town of North Hempstead, New York

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • February 2026 blog activity shows active recruitment and family education marketing.
  • Multiple 2026 locations, including Farmingdale, Great Neck, and White Plains, support expansion.
  • Demand for preschool special education and home-based development services stays structurally strong.

What critics are saying

  • January 2026 abuse allegations tied to employee John O'Dwyer damage trust and referrals.
  • Indeed reviews in 2026 complain of overwork, weak management, and turnover.
  • Private-pay positioning without health insurance limits access and exposes revenue to reimbursement pressure.

What makes Family of Kidz unique

  • Family of Kidz spans speech, occupational, physical, behavioral, and mental health services.
  • Westbury headquarters anchors a dense Long Island and Westchester clinic network.
  • The 2023 Westchester Therapy Solutions acquisition broadened regional pediatric therapy coverage.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Budget

Legal Services

Team Building Events

Incentive Program

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
Business Wire
Nov 22nd, 2023
Generational Equity Advises Westchester Therapy Solutions in its Sale to Family of Kidz

Westchester Therapy Solutions, a Generational Equity client, was acquired by Family of Kidz.