Speech Language Pathologist

Employment Type: Full-Time

Office Location: 730 Syndicate Ave. South Thunder Bay | Thunder Bay, ON P7E1E9, CAN

Summary
Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) is seeking a full-time Speech language Pathologist (SLP), position based out of Thunder Bay, Dryden, or Balmertown serving our KO communities . Speech language Pathologist responsibilities include the provision of clinical services: assessments, consultation, programming, individual and / or group sessions, education, and referrals as part of the KO and community Child First Team serving children from birth to 18 years of age with a developmental delay or disability living in KO communities. The SLP will travel to each KO community for one week four times a year and will utilize telemedicine to provide follow up, consultation, teaching, and reassessment when not in the communities.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Speech Language Pathologist reports directly to and works under the administrative supervision of the Jordan's Principle Coordinator and KO Health Director

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides clinical assessment of speech and language functions of children from birth to age 18
• Develops and deliver interventions that addresses identified need, including:
  • Administration of diagnostic tests and interpretation of test results
  • Transmission of assessment information to child’s family and others as directed by the family.
  • Program modifications.
  • Decision-making regarding the initiation, duration or termination of treatments.
  • Service coordination as required for children with multiple needs.
  • Provides direct intervention on an individual or group basis for children.
  • Provides recommendations for individualized speech and language programs for children.
  • Provides consultation, education and counseling to parents/legal guardians, educators on pertinent speech and language topics.
  • Supervises the work of supportive personnel who provide services to children and families, including developing speech/language goals for the child and regularly monitoring progress to adjust goals and strategies.
  • Plans, develops and provides information, education and consultation in the area of preschool speech and language issues to community organizations, e.g. childcare and/or Early Years Centers, agencies and public forums.
  • Consults, collaborates and or/coordinates services with relevant agencies and professionals as appropriate, including Early Years Centers, Child Care Centers, and schools, with the goal of increasing community capacity to support preschool and school aged children’s speech and language development.
  • Maintains up-to-date recordings and other administrative requirements, such as maintaining and reporting individual workload measurements data, in accordance with KO policy
• Provides clinical assessment of speech and language functions of children.
• Work with the communities to identify and evaluate the risks to the programs (clients, staff, and volunteers), and assist the communities to implement measures to control and minimize risks.
• Develops and delivers interventions that addresses identified needs, including:
• Administration and interpretation of diagnostic tests results.
• Transmission of assessment information to child’s family and others as directed by the family.
• Provides direct intervention on an individual or group basis for children.
• Provides recommendations for individualized speech and language programs for children.
• Provides consultation, education and counseling to parents/legal guardians, educators on pertinent speech and language topics.
• Plans, develops, and provides information, education and consultation in the area of preschool speech and language issues to community organizations, e.g. childcare and/or Early Years Centers, agencies and public forums.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Work with the communities to Identify and evaluate the risks to the programs (clients, staff, volunteers), and assist the communities to implement measures to control and minimize risks

ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains confidentiality
• Respect and safeguard client rights
• Respect the client’s autonomy and right to be treated with respect, dignity, and worth
• Safeguard the client’s well-being, and cause no harm to clients
• Ensures that clients have opportunities to express concerns
• Encourages feedback on ways to improve services

EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote education and continuous learning
• Participate in educational opportunities
• Share knowledge with colleagues
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities
• Identify capacity strengthening activities required by the communities and assist them in the development of a capacity strengthening plan

RECORD KEEPING, REPORTING, AND ACCOUNTABILITY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep accurate and timely records and reports observations
• Reports incidents, accidents, and unusual activity, immediately

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in and accept supervision/feedback from the Jordan's Principle Coordinator and the Health Director

OTHER DUTIES

• Accepts other duties as may be assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Registered and a member in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario
• Must be sensitive to the cultural traditions of the Keewaytinook Okimakanak people
• Experience working with First Nation communities
• Proven leadership abilities, including accountability, and work-habits
• Experience and skills working in a political environment
• Experience in collecting and reporting statistics
• Knowledge of the complex multi-layered structure of health and social program targeted to children with developmental delays or disabilities and their families
• Effective decision making and leadership qualities;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstration and oral presentation abilities.
• Current valid Criminal Record Check
• A valid driver's license.

Benefits Package:

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Critical Illness Coverage and Life Insurance
• Pension Plan Contribution

Starting Salary:

• Based on experience, with a range of $80,000-$90,000 year
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience