Pediatric Outreach Program, Speech Language - Vancouver, Canada - BC Centre for Ability

BC Centre for Ability

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Vancouver, Canada

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Description

Pediatric Outreach Program - Speech Language Pathologist

Position Title:

Pediatric Outreach Program - Speech Language Pathologist

Status:

1.0 FTE Regular

Start Date:

July 15th, 2024

Division/Department:

Therapy Services

Reports to:

Clinical Operations Therapy Services Manager

Positions Supervised:

n/a

Affiliation:

HSA

HSP Classification:

Speech Language Pathologist Grade III (Level 13)

Pay Grade:

III, $ $54.79

Profile:

P1

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, preliteracy 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 inservices.
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

Master's degree or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology
Previous experience working in pediatrics is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Practices in accordance with the International Classification of Function and Fwords of childhood development with a commitment to inclusive practice and family centered care
Demonstrates a willingness to learn from the host community and practice cultural humility
Strong collaborator who develops effective working relationships with others
Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to adapt to change and embrace new technology
Competency using a virtual platform, electronic client record system and word processing software

Working Conditions & Provisos:

Must be registered with CSHBC (includes Criminal Record Check)
Valid BC driver's license with reliable use of a car for work with business insurance
Proof of Covid19 vaccination
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
Travel is required locally and within BC, frequency to be determined by the support needs of the caseload

Benefits & perks:

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