Speech language pathologist (VIRTUAL AND/OR IN-PERSON)

Do you love helping families grow and thrive? Are you looking to advance your skills while at the same time being part of a dynamic, collaborative team? Do you value being part of a well respected and established organization that supports the local community? As we grow and evolve, our vision for The Center is to build a staff that reflects the diverse city in which we’re located. We’d like to welcome team members with a variety of life experiences and identities so that we can be sure we are effectively and competently serving anyone and everyone who needs our services, including folks of color, folks of all genders, family structures, and faiths (or lack thereof). If this resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you!

As a leader in lactation education and promotion, the mission of the Breastfeeding Center of Greater Washington is to advance breastfeeding and successful parenting throughout the DC metro area by providing free and low cost professional instruction to families in a supportive community space. Our staff supports families from pregnancy through transitions of early parenthood with relationship-based care, evidence-based instruction and resources, and integrative health services for lactation and the perinatal time period. 

As part of our effort to provide more comprehensive perinatal care to our clientele, we are looking to hire various perinatal providers. The SLP will join our staff to offer group classes on infant feeding, as well as to conduct one-on-one appointments with our clients. Specifically, the SLP should be well-versed in identifying the role (if any) a tongue or lip tie is playing in a particular dyad’s breastfeeding relationship, as well as evaluating and improving other oral motor issues as they relate to nursing.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in perinatal nutrition and is well-versed in working with clients from a variety of different backgrounds with diverse identities and experiences. The clientele is diverse in many ways, so meeting people where they are and leaving your own biases at the door is a must.

Qualifications:

  • Certified SLP

  • Experience and training in oral-motor issues in newborns and infants

  • Ability to collaborate with a diverse group

This opportunity offers you:

  • Competitive pay

  • Flexible schedule

  • Collaborative and supportive work environment

  • Connection with DC area expectant and new parents

This position is open for immediate hire.

To apply please email your resume and a cover letter to Gina Caruso at gina@breastfeedingcenter.org.