Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP0225

Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centres; Amherst; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Relocation opportunities

Continuing education

Job summary

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist for the Amherst site. The role focuses on autism-focused preschool services and core pediatric programs, with a varied caseload and opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and licensure (or eligibility) with strong English communication skills and willingness to travel as required. Start ASAP, benefits and salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists licensure or eligibility.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; evening/weekend availability.
• Experience with preschool services and autism-focused caseloads is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic children and families with pediatric speech-language services.
• Deliver services across provincial preschool autism programs and core pediatric services.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams and telepractice delivery when needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Travel

Multilingual communication

Telepractice

Family-centered care

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia

Posting NumberSLP0225(Quote this number on application documents)

This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position.

Location: Amherst (Albion Street)

Compensation: $51.06-$66.50/hour
Hours: 70 hours biweekly

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 2 years less a day from start date

ClosingDate: Open until filled

Speech-Language Pathologist

Amherst

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 37 clinical sites, located in 26 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals, provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment), develop and monitor provincial clinical standards, and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g., Autism, Stroke, Cochlear Implant). Established in 1963, HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians.

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political beliefs and affiliation.

We are proud to offer:

• A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada
• A Province-wide support network of professional colleagues, clinical resources, and coordinated clinical services
• Varied caseloads and work settings
• Salaries (full-time) commensurate with experience (starting at $92,939), and excellent benefits package
• Continuing education opportunities
• Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization

We are accepting applications for a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) position of Speech-Language Pathologist. The home base site is Amherst. The successful candidate reports to the assigned Manager. Schedule to be determined.

This position primarily supports autistic children and their families. The caseload assignment may include any of the services included within the Provincial Preschool Autism Service (e.g., Intensive Services, Focused Interventions, Early Start Denver Model, QuickStart Nova Scotia, HSNS Communication Services, Foundational Education), as well as core pediatric services.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists (NSCASLP) licensure or eligible for licensure
• Effective communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language further documents will be required.
• Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening/weekend services
• Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education, events and/or meetings
• Candidates will have to demonstrate current immunization and/or boosters at the end of the probationary period
• Recent experience withprovision of preschool speech and language assessment and treatment
• Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for pediatric caseloads
• Knowledge of discipline specific best practices in assessment and early intervention of young children with developmental disabilities, specifically those with autism
• Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care
• Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

Assets:

• Two years of clinical experience within the last 5 years with children with autism
• Experience with off-site/home-based service delivery model
• Experience working with interprofessional clinical teams and/or working with supportive personnel
• Experience with provision of services via telepractice
• Experience providing caregiver training and/or coaching
• Experience in provision of alternative and augmentative communication systems
• Ability tocommunicate in multiple languages in a clinical setting
• Training and knowledge of Pivotal Response Treatment and Picture Exchange Communication System
• Lived experience with a communication difference
• Able to start immediately

Note– All offers of employment will be conditional upon results of a criminal records check/vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry search, all to be satisfactory to the employer.Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.