Pediatric Outreach Program, SLP - FTT or FTR

Pediatric Outreach Program - Speech Language Pathologist

Position Title :

Pediatric Outreach Program - Speech Language Pathologist

Status :

1.0 FTE Regular or FTT

Start Date : July 15th, 2024

Division / Department :

Therapy Services

Reports to :

Clinical Operations Therapy Services Manager

Positions Supervised :

n / a

Affiliation : HSP Classification :

Speech Language Pathologist Grade III (Level 13)

Pay Grade : III, $43.87 - $54.79

Profile : Date Prepared

May 27th, 2024

About Us

The BC Centre for Ability provides community-based services to enhance the quality of life for children, youth and adults with disabilities, and their families, in ways that foster inclusion in all aspects of life. Our belief that every person is born with the ability to succeed in life on their own terms, has enabled us to serve children, youth, and adults with disabilities, and their families since 1969, when we were first established as the BC Neurological Association.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist for the Provincial Outreach Program to join our Therapy Services Team. Therapy Services at the BC Centre for Ability includes this newly formed Provincial Outreach Program, the Early Intervention Therapy Program, the North Shore School Occupational Therapy Program, the Community Brain Injury Program, and SET-BC.

The Speech Language Pathologist will be working as part of a team to deliver speech therapy [JB1] [AS2] services to communities around the province that are rural, remote or underserved. This position will be working with an internal team that may include a Coordinator, an Occupational Therapist, a Physiotherapist, a Behavioral Consultant and a Therapy Assistant. The internal team will provide both in-person and virtual support to communities around the province that may include direct service, mentorship or support to the existing team in the communities.

This position involves and requires collaborative innovation and learning, to build and maintain purposeful connections and relationships with community leaders, families, local agencies across British Columbia. The employee should understand the unique context of working in remote and rural regions of the province and meaningfully supporting children and families of Indigenous ancestry.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and implement therapeutic programs using a coaching approach
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support children and families in their communities
• Travel to communities throughout the province, frequency based the needs of the community
• Use Evidence Based Practice and Family Centered Practice to guide clinical reasoning
• Practice using a Trauma Informed approach
• Assess and provide support in the areas of language understanding and use, social communication, speech clarity, alternative or augmentative communication, fluency, pre-literacy skills and oral motor skills involved in eating and drinking[JB3] [AS4]
• Prescribe and obtain equipment to optimize participation
• Participate in staff meetings, case reviews, medical liaison meetings, and in-services.
• Maintain up to date records that meet agency and regulatory body requirements
• Collaborate with community partners
• Undertake additional responsibilities as directed

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working Conditions & Provisos

Benefits & perks :

Our workplace culture embraces Hope, Kindness, Collaboration, Innovation and Family. We offer meaningful benefits and perks that make a difference for you and your family. Here are some of them.

Interested?

If you are personable, have a great attitude, are passionate about delivering exceptional service and have a genuine interest in contributing to the greater good of our organization and our community, we want to hear from you! To apply, please send your resume with a cover letter through our website.

The BC Centre for Ability is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity. We also recognize unique styles, perspectives, beliefs and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Closing Date Internally : July 14th, 2024

Closing Date Externally : Open until filled.