Speech and Language Pathologist, Extensive Needs Service (ENS) - Children’s Treatment Network -[...] in Child Okeford

Land Acknowledgement

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty. Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who You Are

• You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage.
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard.
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.

Extensive Needs Service (ENS)

Extensive Needs Service (ENS) is a partnership between CHEO, Holland Bloorview and McMaster Children's Hospital to develop a specialized support program to provide clinical services to children with extensive needs and their families. This service provides multidisciplinary assessments by specialized professionals who provide individualized treatments that focus on working with families and current care teams to enhance capacity, reduce challenging behaviours, and treat underlying health concerns. Children between the ages (0-17yrs 11mths) with challenging or interfering behaviour(s) and unmet needs who have already accessed 3 or more providers across sectors and have unmet needs are eligible. Current position may include providing virtual and/or in-person services. This individual will work as part of a health care team and may be required to travel to multiple locations.

Position Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
• Previous experience dealing with paediatric and school-based populations.
• ADOS administration experience and training an asset but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the team.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard.
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.

Work Schedule

Hours of work Monday-Friday business hours at the Markham office location (50 Macintosh). Current position is in-person, but may include virtual service delivery. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation

OPCOM13 Range $48.59 - $61.91.

Who We Are

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario's leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge), a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children's services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT). Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada's most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources. We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB.