Speech Language Pathologist
Full Time Hours Bi-Weekly 72.00 hours
Department/Area Child & Family Rehabilitation Services
City Mount Waddington
Shift/Hours of Work 0830 - 1630; Saturday, Sunday & statutory holidays off Classification Gr.11 (e)
City $29.61 - $36.93 hourly As per the Health Science Professionals
Start Date September 4, 2007 approximately
Job Summary
Reports to the Manager or delegate. In the context of assigned team(s) with a family centred philosophy, is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a child's communication disorders in order to promote the social, physical, and psychological well being of the child.
Qualifications Education, Training and Experience
Master's degree from an accredited school of Speech Pathology and Audiology.
Two years' recent experience in working with children who have multiple disabilities and communication disorders.
Certification by and membership with the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) or the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (A.S.H.A.).
Demonstrated Skills and Abilities
Ability to independently organize and plan treatment programs, set priorities, and to work with parents and other professional disciplines as part of a team.
Ability to train and monitor others to deliver SLP programs.
Ability to be perceptive to the needs of children and families and able to act accordingly with tact, patience, and optimism.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral English.
Ability to interact effectively with children with disabilities, families, fellow employees, and the general public.
Knowledge of group processes and ability to apply facilitation techniques.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Functional use of alternate modes of communication an asset.
Other abilities as per job description.
PLEASE NOTE: he successful applicant will join the applicable union certification for that work site.
This position is being posted concurrently for internal, regional and external applicants. Accordingly, applicant selection will be made as per the Collective Agreement stated above.
