Speech Language Pathologist
Full Time Hours Bi-Weekly 72.0 hours at Various sites within the community - Aea Prevention Services, General Population Pediatrics (0 to 5 years) - Shift/Hours of Work 7.5 And 7.0 Hour Day Shifts; Weekends and Stat Holidays Off. Classification L11 City
$28.54 - $35.59 hourly As per the Health Science Professionals
Start Date As soon as possible
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Speech Language Pathologist and under the general direction of the Senior Speech-Language Pathologist, Prevention Services, responsible for providing comprehensive clinical speech services, coordination and development of selected Program components and promoting in the community awareness and maximal use/preservation of speech abilities
Qualifications Education, Training and Experience
Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, or equivalent from a recognized university.
Current membership in provincial BC Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (BCASLPA) and/or national Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) Associations*.
Current knowledge base in all areas of speech-language pathology encompassed in the Prevention Services Speech Clinics.
Valid B.C. Driver's Licence/car required. Public speaking skills required. Hanen certification - level one - "It Takes Two to Talk" desirable.
*This requirement is waived for staff hired prior to the 1992 Job Description revision
Demonstrated Skills and Abilities
Ability to be creative in Program development and client management.
Communication skills, both written and oral.
Counselling skills.
Ability to use judgement in dealing with sensitive client and Program issues.
Ability to function effectively as a team member.
Ability to Initiate self evaluation of work standards and professional issues.
Ability to work independently, demonstrate time management skills, and prioritize workload.
Ability to operate a personal computer is an asset.
Ability to conduct adult education groups on preschool speech and language topics.
PLEASE NOTE:
The successful applicant will join the applicable union certification for that work site. Employees who are a member of the union certification-affiliation of this position, please refer to and quote internal posting #20068480
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.
