Speech Language Pathologist - Peace River

Grande Prairie Public School Division

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SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Peace Collaborative Services

BASED IN PEACE RIVER, ALBERTA

COMPETITION NUMBER: I2627-09

Full-time Permanent Position

An increase or decrease to FTE per week may be considered for the ideal candidate, please note your availability and FTE preference as part of your application.

Effective Immediately

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

Peace Collaborative Services (PCS) is a regional organization providing specialized educational support services across six Northwestern Alberta school jurisdictions. Grande Prairie Public School Division employs PCS staff on behalf of jurisdictions in the region.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Peace Collaborative Services is seeking a Permanent Speech Language Pathologist to join our emerging multi-disciplinary school team. As the ideal candidate, you are energetic and enjoy working with children from Preschool through Grade 12. You will work collaboratively to integrate student programming with other disciplines such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Psychology and for students with visual and/or hearing impairment.

Grande Prairie Public School Division is located in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and you will be based out of 10127 120 Ave., Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 8H8. You will be traveling to schools within the division receiving compensation for mileage as well as meals.

BEING PART OF OUR DYNAMIC TEAM, YOU WILL:

• conduct audiometric tests and examinations
• conduct speech language test and examinations
• diagnose and evaluate speech, voice, resonance, language, cognitive linguistic and swallowing disorders
• follow up with patients to ensure assigned remedial programs are correctly followed and completed
• supervise technical and support staff
• develop, plan and implement remedial programs to correct speech, voice, language, resonance, cognitive linguistic and swallowing disorders
• establish group and personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• provide advice and educational services to patents and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders Develop intervention programs, conduct periodic re-assessment/evaluation of individual programs and recommend adjustments as needed
• QUALIFICATIONS:
• You work well independently and can show initiative
• You are self-motivated, and an enthusiastic learner with excellent problem-solving skills You must speak excellent English and hold a Master’s degree with 1 to 7 months experience
• You must be registered or eligible to be registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA)
• You will need a valid driver’s license with a drivers license validity check (Travel from school to school required), a criminal record check, child abuse registry check, and you must be eligible for professional liability insurance
• You should be proficient with MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Power Point and MS Windows.
• You should have experience with total communication, oral techniques and alternate or augmentative communication
• Pediatric experience is an asset
• You will be working in a fast-paced environment and should have attention to detail
• You should be accurate with a strong client focus, dependable, have efficient interpersonal skills and excellent oral communication.
• You should be flexible, show judgement, be organized, reliable and a team player with strong values; ethics and interpersonal awareness.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary ($69,820 - $105,759 annually based on experience)
• Full benefits package including: dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, paramedical services coverage, and vision care benefits.
• Other financial benefits as per the collective agreement, life insurance and a pension plan are part of the package
• Work the school year with school holidays
• Professional liability insurance
• Reimbursement for moving expenses incurred in order to relocate for the role (up to $5,000)

Your application should include a cover letter, a complete resume, and three references with current contact information. PCS reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews. Any questions about this unique career opportunity should be addressed to Elizabeth Linfield, Regional Manager, Peace Collaborative Services at [email protected] or by phone at 780 539 0333 ext 19030.

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