Speech Language Pathologist, Augmentative Communication Consultation Service - Regular Full Tim[...] in Child Okeford

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.

The CTN Augmentative Communication Consultation Service (ACCS) program facilitates the communication of children and youth up to their 19th birthday (21, if they are attending school and were referred prior to their 19th birthday) residing in Simcoe County or York Region whose speech does not meet all of their communication needs. The mission is to promote and enhance the communication ability and overall quality of life of children and youth with complex communication needs.

We are hiring for the CTN ACCS in York Region.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment and goal setting, along with the child’s team, that will meet the communication needs of the child or youth.
• Prescribe eligible communication devices as part of CTN’s authorized Assistive Devices Program Clinic.
• Prepare assessment, consultation, and discharge reports as per CTN ACCS documentation guidelines.
• Provide coaching to parents and members of the child and family team to support use of AAC tools and strategies within daily routines and environments.
• Provide consultation across environments (home, in-clinic, school, daycare, community, special programs such as ABA) based on clients’ communication goals.
• Provide training opportunities for parents, professionals, community partners, etc. to build local AAC capacity.
• Participate in the supervision of ACCS Communicative Disorders Assistants.
• Liaise with external health agencies, school boards and children’s mental health agencies.
• Attend scheduled ACCS prescription reviews (twice monthly), CTN AAC professional development days (twice yearly), clinical team meetings, and provincial AAC rounds (twice yearly).
• Maintain professional practice standards, guidelines and activities.
• Travel throughout York Region.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology.
• Registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
• Previous experience with paediatric populations is a definite asset.
• Experience working with children with special needs, including those who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication, is an asset.
• Individual Authorizer (IA) qualification is preferred.
• Ability to offer services in more than one language is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required.
• Demonstrated good attendance record.
• Commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others by complying with hospital policies, health and safety legislation and best practices.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday. Business hours with occasional evening work. Location: York Region.

Compensation

OPCOM13 – $48.59 to $61.91 per hour.

Equal Opportunity and EEO 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.