Speech Language Pathologist - London, Canada - Thames Valley Children's Centre

Thames Valley Children's Centre

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London, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Since 1949, TVCC has been working with children and youth to help them reach their full potential.

Today, a wide range of services and supports are provided for young people with physical disabilities, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders to support them in attaining the best available quality of life and health.

In partnership with local and regional agencies, TVCC annually serves more than 11,000 children, youth and their families from birth to age 19 across Southwestern Ontario in over 700 locations.

Within Autism Services at TVCC, we offer Core Clinical Services, Foundational Family Services, Entry to School and Caregiver Mediated Early Years programing that offers integrated services for families which includes Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology and Behavioural Services.

This position will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to develop and offer programs for children and youth with a diagnosis of Autism.

Responsibilities:

Provide screenings, assessment, consultation and intervention across the scope of SLP practice including: speech and language development, augmentative and alternative communication, feeding and swallowing, saliva management, fluency, dysarthria etc.
Provide virtual and inperson individual and group treatment at TVCC locations, in community centres and occasionally in client homes for children and youth with autism ranging in age from two years old to 1
As part of an integrated team, contribute to the client's curriculum development and programming; and deliver services to children and youth with ASD, including attending meetings with families, educators and involved community service providers
Participate in staff, team and program meetings and share knowledge of profession and scope of practice

Qualifications:

Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
Individual Authorizer for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices is an asset
Clinical experience working with a diverse child and youth population
Strong collaborative practice with experience working within a multi disciplinary team
Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to quickly establish trusting relationships, and ability to receive and incorporate feedback
A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle
Excellent computer skills; including proficiency in MS Office Suite package of programs, especially Outlook, Power Point and Word
Current certification in First Aid and CPR
Proficiency in French Language is considered an asset

TVCC is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of clients.

Please note that TVCC has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Any offer of employment will be conditional on providing proof of vaccination in accordance with our policy.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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