Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - ABC Head Start Society

ABC Head Start Society

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Job Summary

As an ABC Head Start Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, you will play an integral role in supporting ABC Head Start's mission and vision of raising families out of poverty and helping children harness their superpowers, conquer hardships, and live their best life while ensuring all children have equal access to a full and successful life.

Supported by the Site Supervisor and Speech Language Pathologist, the SLPA is responsible for supporting the provision of service of children requiring development in areas including but not limited to Speech and language delays/disorders, communication and fluency disorders, voice and resonance disorders, swallowing and feeding disorders, cognitive-communication disorders and pre-literacy/literacy skills.

Major Functions and Responsibilities:

Adhere to ABC Head Start policies, procedures and standards of practice

Screening

Collaborate with classroom team, families/caregivers and other interdisciplinary team members to determine speechlanguage needs of identified children
Utilize informal screening and/or observation of identified children and document student skills and abilities
Assist the Speech-Language Pathologist with preparing materials for assessments and collecting data
Contribute toFunctional Observation Assessmentdocument

IPP Contribution and Monitoring

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and families/caregivers, recommend goals for the IPP, suggesting specific accommodations and interventions required for success
Monitor and regularly review goals, accommodations, and/or interventions in collaboration with interdisciplinary team and families/caregivers
In consultation with Speech-Language Pathologist, review, and revise measures and/or goals as necessary
Participate in family/caregiver meetings as needed

Planning and Intervention

Aid in the development of differentiated instruction strategies, including activities and strategies to support speechlanguage development
Provide recommendations for, and develop activities, materials, tools, and/or technology to facilitate learning
Support the implementation of a variety of treatment approaches to meet the needs of each child individual, small group, and/or whole group interventions in and out of the classroom setting, as assigned by supervising Speech-Language Pathologist
Document details of intervention based on standards outlined by the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA) and as assigned by the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist
Facilitate groups and educational workshops for families/caregivers on pertinent speech and language topics independently or in cofacilitation with the Speech-Language Pathologist

Case Management

Discuss, in consultation with interdisciplinary team and family/caregivers, student skill development, progress, observations, and updates
Report/document student strengths, achievements, needs, and other noteworthy observations
Complete documentation of updates in child file for parents/caregivers to receive during monthly informal communication as assigned
Contribute to the yearend transition report for those children requiring continued speechlanguage support as assigned by the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist

Research and Best Practice Continued Competency

Keep up to date on best practice and current professional practice
Keep up to date on agency and provincial policies

Professional Supervision/Evaluation

Regularly meet with and receive feedback from Speech-Language Pathologist regarding assigned duties and scope of practice
Create, review and complete progress on professional goals in Performance Review
Participate in monthly or asneeded supervisions with Program Supervisor

Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum of 1year experience working with toddlers, and preschool children, including working with children with special needs
Knowledge and working experience of preschool language delays and disorders and intervention strategies
Strong skills in the provision of group work and consultation
Sound clinical judgment, problem solving and decisionmaking skills in combination with sound analytical abilities
Experience working with families and external professionals of other disciplines (i.e. education, psychology, social work, etc.)
Knowledge of child development and skills in operationalizing treatment interventions including behavior management techniques
Excellent interpersonal and strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to respond to direction and openness in reviewing work
Ability to work cooperatively and as part of a team, yet able to work independently in the community
Basic computer skills

Minimum Qualifications: