Bellefaire JCB: Transforming Lives Since 1868
Bellefaire JCB stands as one of Ohio's most established and impactful nonprofit organizations, serving over 43,000 youth and families annually through comprehensive behavioral health, education, and social services. Founded as an orphanage in 1868, this nationally-recognized agency has evolved into a leader in child and adolescent services, operating from multiple Northeast Ohio locations including Shaker Heights, Akron, Medina, and Lorain.
Comprehensive, Specialized Services
The organization delivers evidence-based programs through more than 25 specialized service lines:
- Behavioral Health & Mental Wellness: Outpatient counseling, school-based services, crisis intervention, and substance abuse treatment
- Residential Treatment: Crisis stabilization, therapeutic residential programs, transitional and independent living services
- Education & Prevention: School-based support, prevention programs through Social Advocates for Youth (SAY), and specialized education for students with autism
- Family Services: Foster care, domestic and international adoption (Hague-accredited), and family preservation
- Specialized Centers: Monarch Center for Autism (ages 3-adulthood), JDN Early Childhood Center, and Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Association
Interdisciplinary Team Environment
With over 600 dedicated professionals, Bellefaire JCB brings together social workers, therapists, educators, nurses, and specialists in a collaborative, trauma-informed care model. Small caseloads and intentionally small classroom settings ensure personalized attention and optimal outcomes. The organization's partnership with Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School reflects its commitment to evidence-based practice and innovation.
Career Growth & Professional Development
Bellefaire JCB invests significantly in employee development:
- Educational Support: 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for Master of Nonprofit Organization (MNO) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs
- Ongoing Training: Quarterly professional development, continuing education support, and credential renewal assistance
- Career Pathways: Opportunities across diverse disciplines with advancement into leadership and specialized roles
- Collaborative Culture: Interdisciplinary team approach that values diverse perspectives and professional expertise
Employee Centered Benefits
Bellefaire JCB prioritizes team member wellbeing with competitive benefits including comprehensive health plans with zero-cost options, generous paid time off (including summers and school holidays), defined benefit pension plan, 403(b) retirement, pet insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. The organization maintains a supportive, inclusive work environment where professionals can build meaningful careers while making lasting community impact.
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School Based Speech Language Pathologist
Description
BENEFITS AND SALARY: The Salary for this is
$55,000-$60,000
- a
$5,000 sign on bonus.
This is a 10 month position; additional compensation provided for days worked during our extended school year.
At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets. Our offerings include:
- Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option
- Wellness program including free preventative care
- Generous paid time off, including summers and school holidays
- 100% paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care
- 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program
- Defined benefit pension plan
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Support for continuing education and credential renewal
- Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
- Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
Qualifications
- Minimum Master's Degree.
- Valid Ohio Speech/Language Pathologist license required.
- Combination of education, training and/or experience in working with children with autism.
Agency Summary
The Monarch Center for Autism offers a comprehensive array of residential, early childhood, educational, transition, pre-vocational, adult, and community programs for individuals ages 5 through adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our degreed, certified and experienced staff deliver a range of therapeutic services intended to maximize each individual's unique strengths and abilities. Monarch's visual language immersion teaching Model, which combines visual supports, technology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), leverages the strong visual processing abilities of individuals with autism. The Monarch Center for Autism is a division of Bellefaire JCB, one of the nation's largest and most experienced child service agencies.
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Position Summary
We are looking for a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to work at Monarch School for students ages 5 through 21 with autism. The Speech Language Pathologist will work within an interdisciplinary team that provides communication, academic, sensory, behavioral, and therapeutic support for children or adolescents with autism. Through our collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, we offer many opportunities for professional growth. Our small caseload sizes (approximately 12 students), interdisciplinary team approach, and access to the latest technology provide a unique work environment.
Responsibilities Include
- Provide direct speech therapy to students in one-on-one and small group settings
- Provide consultation and push-in therapy for generalization of skills.
- Administer diagnostic assessments (formal and informal evaluations including the analysis of language samples) to autistic children and provide a detailed report of the findings.
- Develop and run differentiated social pragmatic groups pertinent to the strengths and weaknesses of the group.
- Manage all communication aspects of social skills training.
- Write, implement and manage IEP goals and objectives.
- Participate in proactive and reactive Behavior Management techniques.
Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.
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