Speech-Language Pathologist

SAGKEENG CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (SCFS) is looking for a FULL-TIME Speech-Language Pathologist. You practice empathy, understanding and patience. You promote a safe therapeutic environment. You will be joining a creative, initiative, and dynamic multi-disciplinary team. This position reports to SCFS Biidaaziiway Gamik Clinical Supervisor - Specialized Services. With reimbursement of annual CASLPM dues and professional liability insurance.

Requirements: 

• Master's degree or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology and/or Communication Sciences and Disorders 

• Eligibility and/or registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba (Reg. CASLPM) 

• Professional Liability Insurance 

• Minimum 2 years recent and relevant experience providing Speech Language Pathologists services to children, adolescents and families 

• Experience working with First Nations people and communities 

• Demonstrated working experience with the school system.  

• Technical knowledge of different speech and swallowing disorders and how to treat  

• Technical knowledge of specialized equipment for testing and treating speech and swallowing disorders 

• Knowledge and awareness of cultural and socio-economic factors that inform service provision. 

• Ability to administer and develop treatment plans and programs. 

• Flexible work schedule (able to work evenings) 

Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive SLP assessments. 

• Provides observation and assessment of children presenting with speech and language issues in the home, community and school settings.  

• Consults with school staff and school-based mental health professionals regarding the implementation of interventions related to behavior, social skills, emotional stress, or trauma.  

• Evaluate and diagnose speech language, communication, or swallowing difficulties. 

• Develop and implement effective treatment programs. 

• Provide coaching to clients and families about results of testing and recommended treatment options. 

• Establish client understanding expectations and goals for treatment.  

• Conducts live in-classroom coaching of educators and school staff on implementation of strategies to promote school success.  

• Assess, diagnose and treat communication disorders such as speech, fluency, language, voice and swallowing disorders. 

• Educate and counsel clients and families on communication and swallowing disorders.  

• Liaise with family to provide necessary updates on the progression of treatment goals and modify treatment goals as needed for subsequent treatment blocks. 

• Work as part of a caring team of collaborative professionals which complement communication disorders. 

• Provides training workshops in various settings. 

• Participates in the clinical delivery of the team's clinical services, including developing individual service plans and coordinating community resources to maximize optimal mental health outcomes. 

• Partnering with clients and families to formulate and implement individual goals with focused, targeted and measurable outcomes.  

• Providing direct client support in collaboration with client’s families to plan, implement, and evaluate care.  

• Utilizing research to formulate and implement evidence-based practices 

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.