Speech-Language Pathologist SLP4424

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia

Posting Number SLP4424 (Quote this number on application documents)

This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position.

Location: Kentville Webster Street

Compensation: $44.25 $54.86/hour
Hours: 70 hours biweekly

Start Date: Dec 2 2024

End Date: 1 year from start date

Closing Date: Open until filled

SpeechLanguage Pathologist

Kentville Webster Street

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages and speechlanguage pathology services to preschool children and adults. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 37 clinical sites located in 26 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and SpeechLanguage Pathologists with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals provide core services (prevention diagnosis and treatment) develop and monitor provincial clinical standards and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g. Autism Stroke Cochlear Implant). Established in 1963 HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians.

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity equality and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities genders sexual orientation age religion physical and mental abilities family status and political beliefs and affiliation.

We are proud to offer:

• A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada
• A Provincewide support network of professional colleagues clinical resources and coordinated clinical services
• Varied caseloads and work settings
• Salaries (fulltime) commensurate with experience (starting at $80536 and excellent benefits package
• Continuing education opportunities
• Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization

We are accepting applications for a temporary fulltime 1.0 FTE) position of SpeechLanguage Pathologist. The home base site is Kentville Webster Street. The successful candidate reports to the assigned Manager. Schedule to be determined. The caseload assignment may include any of the services included within the Provincial Preschool Autism Service (e.g. Intensive Services Focused Interventions/Care Pathways QuickStart).

Requirements:

• Masters Degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology
• Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & SpeechLanguage Pathologists (NSCASLP) licensure or eligible for licensure
• Effective communication skills including proficiency in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language further documents will be required.
• Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening/weekend services
• Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education events and/or meetings
• Candidates will have to demonstrate current immunization and/or boosters at the end of the probationary period
• Experience with provision of pediatric speech and language assessment and treatment
• Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for pediatric caseloads
• Knowledge of discipline specific best practices in assessment and early intervention of young children with developmental disabilities specifically those with autism
• Demonstrated commitment to familycentered care
• Valid Nova Scotia drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle

Assets:

• Recent experience with autism assessment and treatment
• Experience providing caregiver training and/or coaching
• Experience with offsite/homebased service delivery model
• Experience working with interprofessional clinical teams and/or working with supportive personnel
• Training and knowledge of Pivotal Response Treatment and Picture Exchange Communication System
• Experience with provision of services via telepractice
• Experience in provision of alternative and augmentative communication systems
• Experience in provision of outreach clinics
• Ability to communicate in multiple languages in a clinical setting
• Lived experience with a communication difference

Note All offers of employment will be conditional upon results of a criminal records check/vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry search all to be satisfactory to the employer. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.