Speech Language Pathologist

SHARE Family & Community Services; Port Moody; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based organization is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to plan and deliver programs for pre-school and school-aged children. The role involves evaluating children's communication skills, providing therapy, and liaising with families and schools. Ideal candidates hold a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and have relevant clinical experience. This position allows for flexible hours and includes a signing bonus.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Extended Health

New Hire Signing Bonus up to $2000

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years pediatric clinical experience, preferably in early intervention.
• Experience working in community-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate children’s communicative abilities.
• Plan and develop speech and language service goals.
• Provide direct therapy services to children and families.
• Liaise with school teams and community service providers.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with children and families

Strong leadership skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CHCPBC certification

Job description

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist role at SHARE Family & Community Services. The position focuses on planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs to address the communication skills of pre-school and school-aged children in collaboration with their families.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate children’s communicative abilities using standardized assessment tools and non-standardized methods (observation, interview, review of medical and developmental reports).
• Plan and develop goals for speech and language services in consultation with the family, based on assessment results and family priorities.
• Provide direct therapy services to individuals and groups of children and their families to implement speech and language programs based on established goals.
• Provide instruction, guidance and advice to families, childcare programs, and other service providers on implementation of components of the speech and language program.
• Refer families to other community services and professionals as needed.
• Liaise with school teams, educators, community service providers, and other professionals to ensure coordinated and consistent therapies and services. Participate in interdisciplinary team and family assessment, planning, direct services, and transition planning related to individual child and family services.
• Maintain related records and produce reports as required.
• Provide consultative and educational services to families, caregivers, childcare providers, other service providers and the public.
• Maintain current knowledge on literature and research in the field and provide up-to-date best practice information.

Education and Experience

• A master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and CHCPBC certification.
• A minimum of two (2) years pediatric clinical experience, with experience in a community-based early intervention program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with children and their families to provide therapy and consultation services.
• Strong leadership, instructional, written, and oral skills; a committed team member.

Start Date: Immediately

Location: New Westminster and Tri-Cities

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (flexible with supervisor; some evenings and weekends may be required)

Benefits: Paid Vacation, Extended Health, and a New Hire Signing Bonus up to $2000 (Conditions apply)

Post Closing date: Open until Filled

SHARE recognizes systemic discrimination and is committed to being an inclusive, welcoming and unbiased employer and service provider. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About SHARE

SHARE is an accredited non-profit, independent, community-based organization serving the Tri-Cities, New Westminster, and adjacent communities. We connect, engage, and strengthen individuals and families.

Learn More

• Visit our website at https://sharesociety.ca/

Senior level: Entry level

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industry: Civic and Social Organizations