Speech Language Pathologist, York Region Preschool Speech and Language Program - Full Time Temporary (Approx. until March 2025)

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What we are looking for:

The York Region Preschool Speech and Language Program is administered by Oak Valley Health (OVH).  We provide a coordinated community based speech and language service for children, birth to kindergarten entry.  The program engages in collaborative service delivery with other community agencies such as Early Intervention Services, the Children’s Treatment Network and the York-Simcoe Autism Network.  Flexibility to provide services across York Region and in a variety of settings (e.g., clinic, child care centres, entry to school programs, virtual) is required.

The responsibilities will include: 

·    Assessment and treatment of a variety of disorders, including language, speech sound production, dysfluency, children with

Autism Spectrum Disorder, and children with developmental disabilities

·         Working collaboratively with the family, Early Intervention Services, licensed child care providers and other community partners

in order to support a Routines Based Model (RBM) approach of intervention

·         Providing consultation to Entry to School Programs offered through the Ontario Autism Program

·    Preparing assessment and discharge reports

·    Making treatment decisions based on the assessment results

·    Implementing and coaching therapeutic techniques with individual clients and with groups

·    Supervision of Communicative Disorders Assistant(s)

·    Counseling the child’s caregivers and /or families

·    Liaising with external health agencies, school boards and children’s mental health agencies

·    Designing and providing education programs and literature for children, families and others

·    Taking an active role in performing and maintaining professional practice standards, guidelines and activities

·    Actively involved in caregiver education and performing other related duties

·    Current position may include providing virtual and in-person services

What you bring to the role:

• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology
• Registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
• Previous experience dealing with paediatric populations would be a definite asset
• Experience working with children with special needs, including children with autism spectrum disorder is considered an asset
• Certification in the Hanen programs:  It Takes Two to Talk® and More than Words®  is an asset
• Ability to offer services in more than one language is highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the team
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.  

Work Schedule:

The successful candidate will be available to work 8 hour day shifts, Monday through Friday. 

Please note, schedule is subject to change based on operational needs. 

This is a full-time temporary position from April 2024 - March 2025. 

Compensation:

OPCOM13: $44.80 - $57.08 per hour

Location: 

This position will be located in various locations throughout York Region. Location can change based on the needs of the program.

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oak Valley Health diversity statement 

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI.