Speech language pathologist Jobs in Oshawa, ON

Essential Job Functions :

• Adheres to Department of Health-Early Intervention Section (DOH-EIS), CARF and ESH guidelines.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate program for children birth to age three with developmental delays or biological risk factors for developing delays and their families.
• Participates as an evaluator and member of a multidisciplinary team that determines eligibility for Early Intervention (EI) services. Supports the child and family through the evaluation process.
• Administers, interprets, and shares results from speech-language pathology assessments.
• Participates in the development of the Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) with the family and other team members.
• As part of an IFSP team, helps families develop outcomes that are functional and based on children’s and families’ needs and family-identified priorities.
• Meets or exceeds Early Intervention Program operating targets of 70% billable productivity, while effectively utilizing concurrent documentation practices during client sessions.
• Provides Care Coordination services, if selected by the family.
• Pre-plans and debriefs with teammates in order to effectively coach families through routine-based activities which incorporate communication skills, motor skills (gross / fine), adaptive skills, cognitive skills, and social emotional / personal social skills, utilizing a Primary Service Provider model.
• Provides consultative services to parents and other team members, interprets, and applies speech-language pathology techniques, and ensures proper follow through and competence with techniques using a coaching approach.
• Provides ongoing monitoring of the child and family’s needs, concerns, and strengths and assist with linking the child and family to appropriate resources.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and collaborative relationships with families and community agencies, public and private.
• Maintains billable hours as outlined by the DOH-EIS and keeps participant records in accordance to Federal, State, and ESH requirements.
• Attends and participates in staff and team meetings.
• Provides services within natural environments (e.g., home, day care and community).
• Participates and assists with the transition planning for children exiting the program.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, hygienic, safe, and “childproof” environment. Reports any safety concerns to the Program Manager.
• Participates in and / or coordinates ESH events (such as program activities, community fairs, fundraising, etc.), as requested.
• Must report in person to assigned office location a minimum of 3 days per week, up to 5 days per week, dependent on program needs as directed by management team.
• Must report in person to assigned office location within 24 hours as directed by EIS.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to :

Knowledge & Skills :

Perks : $1500 Sign on bonus

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