Speech Language Pathologist

About Grandview Kids

Grandview Kids provides an array of specialized programs, rehabilitation services, and outpatient clinical treatments to children and youth with physical, communication, and developmental needs. Programs and services – which are delivered at the Centre, in the community, at schools, and in-home – include:

• Medical consultation, assessment, and diagnosis
• Audiology, autism support
• Complex care program
• Occupational therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Respite services
• Social work
• Speech-language pathology
• Therapeutic recreation
• Family engagement

Grandview Kids actively participates in research to support innovation in rehabilitation science, to advance organizational capabilities, and to better serve caregivers and the developmental needs of their children and adolescents. As an organization, we are dedicated to inspiring possibilities, fostering development, and supporting growth and personal achievement with our clients, caregivers, and team members. Through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, members of Team Grandview strive to provide culturally-safer, inclusive, and innovative evidence-informed care that meets the unique needs of each client.

Grandview Kids is now accepting applications for the position of:

Speech-Language Pathologist - 3 positions

Regular Full-Time – 37.5 hours/week

Commencing Immediately

On Site/ In Person

Summary of Duties

Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, the Speech-Language Pathologist completes an assessment on clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology Services and identifies problem areas; establishes written treatment goals and plans, and may contribute to service plans for behaviour services or other interprofessional plans, to address client needs areas in collaboration with client, family and/or alternate caregivers; provides direct and indirect client care in accordance with the treatment plan; participates in prevention activities; evaluates the impact of speech-language pathology intervention on identified problems; maintains communication with all other team members regarding client care; documents speech-language pathology involvement in client care; maintains communication with all other staff members; supports program/Centre efforts in Quality Management (QM) programs, as required; oversees activities in the speech-language pathology area which may be carried out by Speech-Language Therapy Assistants; ensures that the environment of the speech-language pathology treatment area meets client’s needs; maintains clinical competence; participates in education, orientation and public relations, as required; maintains a safe work environment; performs designated administrative duties; performs other related duties, as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and experience in completing Speech-Language Pathology assessment and providing treatment to children and youth with neurodevelopmental / other disorders is essential and considered a strong asset.
• Completes assessments on clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology Services to identify problem areas
• Previous experience working in an interdisciplinary team is preferred
• Establishes written treatment goals and plans, and may contribute to service plans for behaviour services or other interprofessional plans, to address client needs areas in collaboration with client, family and/or alternate caregivers
• Provides direct and indirect client care in accordance with the treatment plan
• Participates in prevention activities and evaluates the impact of speech-language pathology intervention on identified problems
• Maintains communication with all other team members regarding client care
• Documents speech-language pathology involvement in client care
• Oversees activities in the speech-language pathology area which may be carried out by Speech-Language Therapy Assistants
• Ensures that the environment of the speech-language pathology treatment area meets client’s needs
• Maintains clinical competence and participates in education, orientation and public relations, as required maintains a safe work environment; performs designated administrative duties
• Performs other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology or equivalent
• Current registration in College of Audiology and Speech/Language Pathology of Ontario (CASPLO) required
• New SLP graduates: successful completion of Canadian Entry to Practice Exam OR registered to complete Canadian Entry to Practice Exam
• Experience in augmentative communication
• Knowledge of a variety of service delivery models (e.g. consultation, mediator training, individual/group treatment, parent education, etc.)
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of the profession
• Specialized knowledge of pediatric disabilities (e.g. Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder)
• Experience with children in all age groups
• Multi-disciplinary client management
• Well-developed communication skills including verbal, non-verbal, listening, negotiation and presentation
• Fluency in French an asset
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle, or access to reliable/appropriate transportation

How to Apply

Please forward a cover letter clearly stating Job 24.31 and outlining your interest and a resume or curriculum vitae to careers@grandviewkids.ca. Please address your correspondence to:

Human Resources

Grandview Kids

600 Townline Road South

Oshawa ON, L1H 0C8

Our commitment to belonging

Grandview Kids aims to be deliberate in our consideration of diversity, defined as differences in race, colour, place of origin, religion, immigrant and newcomer status, ethnic origin, ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age. Recognizing and valuing diversity and equity must be accompanied by concerted efforts to ensure the inclusion of diverse and underrepresented populations, meaning that individuals must be and feel valued, respected and equally supported. We invite applicants in the above defined areas to apply.

Land Acknowledgement

Grandview is proud to acknowledge the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.