Speech Language Specialist

Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding.

These are just some of the words to describe the attributes of YCS employees. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults.

Do you share the same qualities?

YCS is currently hiring for a full-time School Speech and Language specialist to provide services to George Washington School in Hackensack, NJ. The YCS George Washington School is a NJ Department of Education approved private school for classified students with behavioral, emotional and social challenges.

Duties Include:

• Providing quality speech and language services for the students in accordance with the ASHA Code of Ethics and New Jersey Department of Education standards in conjunction with internal Youth Consultation Service guideline manuals and policies


• Identification, assessment and remediation of speech and language deficits of students in safe state-run school for special education needs children.


• Establishing and implementing goals and objectives, progress reports, staff and parent education and professional development are also primary to the speech therapist’s job responsibilities.

Job Requirements:

• Master's Degree


• NJ Department of Education Speech-Language Pathologist. Can be CCC or CFY.


• NJ License in speech pathology


• Experience with developmental disabilities and learning disabilities preferred

YCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision


• Paid time off


• Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs


• 403 (B) savings and investment plans


• Potential public service loan forgiveness