Speech-Language Pathologist

Location: Timiskaming North (Iroquois Falls A)

WHO WE ARE
ONE KIDS PLACE Children’s Treatment Centre provides rehabilitation and related support services for children and youth (up to the age of 19) and their families living in the Districts of Muskoka, Nipissing and Parry Sound. All staff will provide service within an interdisciplinary team environment committed to family-centered practice.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Position:
Speech-Language Pathologist

Location:

Timiskaming District (base office can be either New Liskeard or Kirkland Lake)

Effective: ASAP

Status:
Unionized

Job type:
Permanent Full Time - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM [Not looking for full-time work? OKP offers flexible working arrangements. Applicants looking for part-time work (less than 35 hours per week) are encouraged to apply.]
* To ensure we can meet the needs of our communities at times that work best for them, our staff are expected to maintain flexibility in their schedules, which may include working outside standard business hours as per client needs.
* POSITION SUMMARY
The Speech-Language Pathologist provides assessment, treatment, and prevention of speech, language, communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and youth. Working within a family-centred and interdisciplinary model, the Speech-Language Pathologist develops individualized treatment plans, provides caregiver education, and offers clinical supervision to Communication Disorders Assistants in accordance with CASLPO standards.

JOB DUTIES

Provides quality family-centered care through assessment, providing clinical findings and treatment programs to assist children/youth in achieving their maximal functional ability in the areas of speech, language, communication, and oral motor development.

Documents client-related activities and workload practices according to Children’s Treatment Centre and College standards.

Utilizes therapeutic techniques / modalities as necessary in the provision of therapy and maintains client confidentiality and privacy.

Communicates effectively and ensures continuity of care by making treatment decisions in close collaboration with the children/youth/family, other rehabilitation staff and other community service providers as part of an inter-disciplinary team.

Educates the child/youth, family and other caregivers in the condition/disease process and specific treatment/intervention suggestions to ensure appropriate follow-through of daily activities and programs. The focus may be prevention, maintenance and/or treatment for the child/youth and family.

Provides clinical supervision within the discipline’s scope of practice to designated support personnel and/or placement students.

Provides equipment recommendations/prescriptions and/or refers children/youth to appropriate services.

Acts as a resource/educator for the children/youth, families, staff, students, professionals and communities through the facilitation, development and implementation of education programs.

Participates in the orientation and training of new staff members, placement students and/or volunteers.

Pursues on-going professional development and growth.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current registration with the College of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of Ontario

2 years related work experience within a pediatric/health care setting with children and youth with special needs an asset

Experience working in Augmentative and Alternative Communication is an asset

Working knowledge of community resources and supports within the Districts of Nipissing, Muskoka, Parry Sound and Timiskaming

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills/Excellent oral and written communication skills

Valid Ontario driver’s license, proof of insurance and reliable vehicle

Computer competency and adaptable in the use of computer software for the purpose of assessments, documentation, programming and communication.

Bilingualism (English/French) is preferred

ADP authorizer is an asset

Proof of COVID Vaccinations as required by the sector

New Graduates are encouraged to apply! We offer excellent mentorship and educational opportunities.

WHAT WE OFFER
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