Speech-Language Pathologist

Autism In Mind; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Autism In Mind in Ontario is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to develop and lead the SLP department alongside a multidisciplinary ABA and OT team. You will provide articulation, motor speech, language, and social communication therapy in school settings.

Applicants must have a Master's in SLP, be CASLPO registered in good standing, and demonstrate leadership to supervise CDA. Availability to work 4 weekdays and 1 Saturday per week; position is full-time with CAD

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CASLPO registration in good standing required.
• Strong evidence-based practice knowledge required.
• Experience with ABA/Autism Spectrum is an asset.
• Excellent written, oral and non-verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership to supervise CDA.

Responsibilities

• Assess and recommend treatment for clients aged 2–30.
• Provide individual and group therapy in school settings for articulation, motor speech, language, and social communication.
• Communicate with parents and plan home practice training.
• Prepare and organize materials and treatment rooms for client programs.
• Assess and prescribe necessary communication equipment.
• Maintain session records and communicate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Team supervision

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

AAC

Job description

Autism In Mind is looking for an experienced and passionate SLP who can join our team to develop SLP department together. Speech-Language Pathologists will collaboratively work with our multidisciplinary team of ABA and OT team.

Our values

Acceptance: We believe all children are special and we educate others to accept children of all abilities.

Community: We create partnerships within the community to increase awareness, drive acceptance and build support to change the lives of children with autism.

Compassion: We strive to walk in the shoes of the people we serve and those with whom we work. To be effective, we must be truly compassionate and genuinely understand, feel and identify with their needs.

Dedication: We are responsive to the changing needs of the children that we serve, passionate in our cause, principled in our approach, and responsible in our actions.

Opportunity: We believe all children should have equal opportunity to learn and reach their potential, regardless of their family’s resources.

Our Vision

Foster an inclusive society with no barriers for children with autism.

Our Mission

Raise awareness and acceptance in our communities, challenge the social stigmas of autism. Help others to understand that children with autism deserve equal opportunity to live up to their full potential.

Enhance the lives of children with autism through our programs and support their participation in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and recommend treatment for clients age 2-30
• Provide individual and group therapy (school setting) to children in the areas of articulation, motor speech, language, and social communication.
• Communicate with parents and plan for any necessary training to support home practice
• Prepare and organize materials and treatment rooms for client programs.
• Assess and prescribe necessary communication equipment
• Maintain session records and communicate with teams accordingly

Qualifications:

• Must have Master's Degree of Speech-Language Pathology
• Must be registered with CASLPO (College of Audiologists and Speech Pathologists of Ontario) and in good standing.
• Knowledge of best evidence-based practice
• Knowledge in ABA/Autism Spectrum disorder is an asset
• Strong written, oral and non-verbal communication skills
• Proven leadership to lead a team and supervise CDA
• Experience with AAC
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Availability to work 4 weekdays and 1 Saturday per week

We will make accommodations as provided pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who require accommodations for disabilities or other specific grounds need to make their needs known in advance to Human Resources.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Education:

• Master's Degree (preferred)