Speech Language Pathologist

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (10125)

Overview

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Position summary

The York Region Preschool Speech and Language Program is administered by Oak Valley Health (OVH). We provide a coordinated community-based speech and language service for children, birth to kindergarten entry. The program engages in collaborative service delivery with other community agencies such as Early Intervention Services, the Children’s Treatment Network and the York-Simcoe Autism Network.  Acquisition Created with Sketch.

Who you are

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage. You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard. You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.  Created with Sketch.

Schedule

The successful candidate will be available to work 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday. Please note, schedule is subject to change based on operational needs. This is a full-time temporary position from April 2024 - March 2025.  Created with Sketch.

Compensation

OPCOM
13: $ - $ per hour  Created with Sketch.

Contract length

Full Time Temporary (Approx. until March 2025)

Responsibilities

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Support

Working collaboratively with the family, Early Intervention Services, licensed childcare providers and other community partners in order to support a Routines Based Model (RBM) approach of intervention. Providing consultation to Entry to School Programs offered through the Ontario Autism Program. Counseling the child’s caregivers and/or families. Liaising with external health agencies, school boards and children’s mental health agencies.  Created with Sketch.

Assess

Assessment and treatment of a variety of disorders, including language, speech sound production, dysfluency, children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and children with developmental disabilities. Preparing assessment and discharge reports. Making treatment decisions based on the assessment results. Implementing and coaching therapeutic techniques with individual clients and with groups.  Created with Sketch.

Performance

Supervision of Communicative Disorders Assistant(s). Designing and providing education programs and literature for children, families and others. Taking an active role in performing and maintaining professional practice standards, guidelines and activities. Actively involved in caregiver education and performing other related duties. Current position may include providing virtual and in-person services.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology. Registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). Previous experience dealing with paediatric populations would be a definite asset. Experience working with children with special needs, including children with autism spectrum disorder is considered an asset. Certification in the Hanen programs:
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Initiative

Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard. Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital-related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.  Created with Sketch.

Skills

Ability to offer services in more than one language is highly preferred. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the team. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.