Job detail
Speech Language Pathologist
Hamilton Health Sciences
#Pediatrics#Developmental Disabilities#Speech-Language Pathology#Vulnerable Sector Screen#Augmentative Communication#Communication Development#CASLPO#Neurological Disabilities#Hanen Certification#Cleft Lip and Palate#Craniofacial Disorders
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 17 hours agoCloses soon
Location
Hamilton, Ontario
Quick overview
Provide specialized assessment and intervention for clients with cleft lip, palate, and craniofacial disorders from birth to 21 years. Deliver communication support to preschool and school-aged children with developmental or neurological disabilities through individual, group, and parent-mediated sessions.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and CASLPO registration, with a preference for 2-3 years of pediatric experience. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and the ability to pass a Vulnerable Sector Screen.
postgraduate degreeTeamworkIndependent WorkCommunity ConsultationFrench FluencyAugmentative CommunicationDevelopmental Disability SupportPediatric Speech TherapyNeurological Disability SupportCleft Lip and Palate AssessmentCraniofacial Disorders InterventionParent-Mediated InterventionMultidisciplinary Assessment
Job description
- The Speech Language Pathologist will support clients receiving specialized assessment, intervention and interdisciplinary coordination for cleft lip and palate/craniofacial disorders.
- Working with a dental treatment program, children are seen from birth (or pre-birth if a cleft palate is diagnosed prenatally) to 21 years of age.
- Additionally, this position will provide intervention to school-aged and preschool children with developmental, and/or neurological disabilities with a range of communication and speech and language delays and disorders.
- The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing multi-disciplinary assessment, parent-mediated and individual and group child interventions and community consultation.
- Mentoring is available in all areas of practice.
- Therapy sessions may be conducted on-site or in the community.
- 1.
- CASLPO registration 2.
- Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 3.
- Hanen certification in parent training programs considered an asset 4.
- Minimum 2- 3 years pediatric experience working with preschoolers with special needs preferred 5.
- Comprehensive knowledge of communication development, preschool communication disorders and neurological and/ or developmental disabilities 6.
- Experience in augmentative communication preferred 7.
- Demonstrated teamwork skills and the ability to initiate and work independently 8.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends 9.
- Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle for travel in the community 10.
- Willingness to participate in criminal reference check 11.
- Fluency in French will be considered an asset.
- 12.
- Must be able to obtain a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSS)