Job description

Speech-Language Pathology Facilitator

Employer:                    Children's Hearing & Speech Centre of BC Inc.

Employer address:      3575 Kaslo Street, Vancouver BC, Canada V5M 3H4

Position name:            Speech-Language Pathology Facilitator

Location of work:        3575 Kaslo Street, Vancouver BC, Canada V5M 3H4

Nature of position:      Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)

Wage:                          $80,674 per annum

Vacation:                     15 days

Language required:     English, spoken and written

Other benefits:            Extended medical, dental and vision package, participation in Municipal Pension Plan, support for professional development

How to apply:              Please send your cover letter and resume attention Dawn McKenna by email to childrenshearing2025@gmail.com.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Performs all of the duties and responsibilities assigned to the speech-language pathology facilitator in an educational setting.

Direct Intervention:

• Carry out treatment programs, document results and develop materials for use with patients between 3 and 8 years old, under supervision of speech language pathologist
• Assist speech-language pathologists during assessment of patients
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Check and maintain therapeutic equipment and materials
• Collaborate with classroom teams for parent education and coaching
• Assist in developing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and/or Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with classroom teams and speech-language pathologists
• Assist in the development of care plans as required
• Maintain robust data collection and intervention information for measuring outcomes for IFSP/IEP goals, document outcome measure results, participating in educational rounds, and tracking various funding models

Additional Responsibilities:

• ·         Help to establish and maintain standards of student behaviour needed to achieve a safe, orderly and productive therapy environment that fosters positive attitudes, and a positive self image
• ·         Provide an attractive and orderly room environment that reflects the current learning focus of the school
• ·         Participate in weekly staff meetings and professional development opportunities
• ·         Prepare for, and participate in case conferences
• ·         Serve as a resource person for speech and language services as needed throughout CHSC
• ·         Participate in organizational functions such as fundraisers, open houses, Centre events, etc.
• Positively represent and be an ambassador for Children’s Hearing and Speech Centre of BC

REQUIREMENTS. The successful applicant will possess, at a minimum, the following skills and experience:

• Completion of a three- to four-year college program in speech and language therapy or a related program
• Two years of experience in speech-language therapy and assessment
• Previous experience working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Some experience in the education setting is preferred

We would like to thank you for your interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.