Speech Therapist

Salary : $37.71 - $40.64 Hourly

Location : Douglas County Superior, WI

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : STHHS112025

Department : Health and Human Services

Opening Date : 11 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

Under the general supervision of the Health Officer, the position serves as an early interventionist in a Birth to 3 Program for Douglas County, WI. It can be filled by a speech and language pathologist licensed in the state of Wisconsin.

This position will provide quality early intervention services by educating and coaching families, caregivers, and colleagues to support the development of children from birth up to the age of three in their daily routines and activities. Early interventionists support families in enhancing their capacity to help their children by engaging in relationship-based interventions that utilize the evidence-based primary coaching model. This approach aims to foster the development of infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities within their natural environments.

The interventionist will be a member of a multidisciplinary early intervention team led by the Birth to 3 Program Coordinator.

Wage is based on the 2025 scale : $37.71 - $40.64 per hour. FLSA status : non-exempt. Full-time based on 40 hours per week.

Douglas County offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to :

• Annual wage increase based on eligibility
• Paid, on-the-job training and advancement opportunities
• 85% county contribution to health and dental premiums
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available to all employees enrolled in the county's medical plan, with annual contributions provided by the employer and the health plan
• Wisconsin Retirement- One of the most well managed retirement systems in the nation- Contributions are paid according to current year rates set by WRS Employee Trust Fund. Refer to for further detail
• County-paid Life Insurance Policy - coverage equivalent to annual salary - affordable Supplemental, Additional, and Spousal / Dependent coverage available at employee's expense
• Competitive paid time off including vacation, sick time, personal days and holidays
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

Supplemental Information

Required Competencies :

Working Conditions :

Work performed in the community may involve exposure to various environmental conditions, including inclement weather (e.g., snow, ice, cold, heat), noise, wetness, humidity, vibration, sudden temperature changes, and low illumination at job sites or during travel. Travel to and from field locations may increase the risk of driving hazards.

Community locations may also expose workers to communicable diseases, insects, other disease vectors, hazardous materials, chemicals, toxins, and animals. Employees in this role may occasionally interact with members of the public displaying challenging, atypical, or hostile behaviors. Additional exposure risks may include substandard housing conditions, pets, second-hand smoke, and similar factors. The noise level in some environments may be elevated, especially in settings with small children.

While an office environment is available for documentation or formal meetings, most work is conducted remotely from a home office. The employer will provide general office equipment to support remote work.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Testing Requirements :

Testing may be administered to assess skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. Structured interview, references and / or background investigation.

Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Health Insurance After 30 days of employment

(Employee pays 15% of premium)

Single, or Employee + 1 or Family options

Contact Human Resources for further info

Dental Insurance After 30 days of employment

(Employee pays 15% of premium)

Single, or Employee + 1 or Family options

Contact Human Resources for further info

Life Insurance After 6 months of employment

Basic : 1 times your annual salary (County Paid)

Supplemental : 2 times your annual salary (Employee Paid)

Additional : 3 to 5 times your annual salary (Employee Paid)

Optional spousal and dependent life insurance (Employee Paid)

$4,000 Life Insurance Policy (County Paid)

Wisconsin Retirement :

Employer and Employee contributions to Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS are regulated by the State of Wisconsin. Contributions are paid according to current year rates set by WRS Employee Trust Fund. Refer to for further detail.

Mission Square / Nationwide Retirement Services Deferred Compensation Accounts for public employees.

Pre-Tax Plan :

Flexible Benefit Plan Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA) (Helps employees reduce their taxable income by "setting aside" dollars spent on dependent daycare expenses).

Vacation :

Vacation is accumulated on a monthly basis. Newly hired employees will accrue vacation from their date of hire, but are not eligible to take vacation until successful completion of four months of their employment.

Sick Time :

Sick time accumulates at 1 day per month up to 120 days.

Employee Assistance Program :

(EAP) is confidential, professional help with personal matters. (County Paid)

Long Term Disability After 30 days of employment.

Short Term Disability After 30 days of employment (At Employee Expense).

Holidays 10 Paid Holidays per year.

Personal Holidays 3 1 / 2 per year

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Do you possess a Master's Degree from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program?

02

Do you possess experience with Birth to 3 or other early intervention programs?

03

In a short paragraph, define / describe previous work experience as it relates to the essential duties described in this job posting. If no related experience, please indicate "none".

04

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

05

If hired, do you have the ability to provide proof of automobile insurance?

06

A Master's Degree from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program is required. Did you attach a copy of your college transcripts or College Diploma to this application? (If "no" you will be required to produce college graduation credentials if offered a position).

Required Question