Speech-Language Pathologist - In Home
Company: Growth Educational Services Corporation
Location: Whittier
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About the Role: The
Speech-Language Pathologist - In Home plays a critical role in
delivering personalized speech and language therapy services
directly within clients' homes, ensuring a comfortable and familiar
environment that fosters effective communication development. This
position focuses on assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech,
language, voice, and fluency disorders in children and adults,
tailoring interventions to meet individual needs. The role requires
collaboration with families, caregivers, and other professionals to
create comprehensive treatment plans that support clients' progress
and generalization of skills beyond therapy sessions. By providing
in-home services, the Speech-Language Pathologist helps remove
barriers to access, promoting equitable care and enhancing client
engagement. Ultimately, this position aims to improve clients'
communication abilities, thereby increasing their confidence,
social participation, and overall quality of life. Minimum
Qualifications: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from
an accredited program. Valid state licensure or certification to
practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Experience conducting
speech and language assessments and providing therapy to diverse
populations. Ability to pass background checks and meet any
state-specific requirements for in-home service providers.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in home-based therapy
settings or community-based services. Familiarity with telepractice
and hybrid service delivery models. Specialized training or
certification in pediatric or adult speech-language pathology
subspecialties. Strong knowledge of augmentative and alternative
communication (AAC) devices and strategies. Bilingual abilities or
experience working with multilingual clients. Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough evaluations of clients' speech, language,
cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities in the home
setting. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based
on assessment results and client goals. Provide direct therapy
services using evidence-based techniques tailored to each client's
unique needs and home environment. Collaborate with family members,
caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to support client progress
and carryover of skills. Maintain accurate and timely documentation
of therapy sessions, progress notes, and treatment plans in
compliance with regulatory standards. Monitor and adjust therapy
approaches as needed to ensure optimal outcomes. Educate families
and caregivers on strategies to support communication development
outside of therapy sessions. Manage scheduling and travel logistics
to efficiently deliver in-home services. Skills: The
Speech-Language Pathologist utilizes strong clinical assessment
skills daily to accurately identify communication disorders and
develop effective treatment plans. Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills are essential for building rapport with
clients and their families, ensuring collaborative and supportive
therapy environments. Organizational skills are critical for
managing caseloads, documentation, and scheduling in a mobile work
setting. Adaptability and problem-solving skills enable the
clinician to tailor interventions to varied home environments and
client needs. Additionally, proficiency with technology supports
the use of telepractice tools and electronic health records,
enhancing service delivery and documentation accuracy.
Keywords: Growth Educational Services Corporation, San Bernardino , Speech-Language Pathologist - In Home, Healthcare , Whittier, California
