Program Leader - Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
Come work as a Program Leader, Speech Language Pathologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at the Richmond Public Health Administration team! Relocation Assistance may be available. Apply now to join the team! Reporting to the Program Manager, and working within the context of a family-child centered care model, and the vision and values of the Vancouver Coastal Health, the position provides expertise in speech language services to support services to clients, their families and the public. Provides clinical supervision and direction and is responsible for the overall management and clinical direction of the Program. Also, provides leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of speech language services/projects/teaching programs. Assists in addressing local and regional speech language standards and policies and oversees central intake consultation services. Consults, confers and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, educational resources and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in health services and education.
Requirements
- Current full registration as a Speech Language Pathologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) supplemented with a minimum of five (5) years’ recent, related experience including two (2) years in an administrative/supervisory position or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid BC Drivers License.
- Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of speech language pathology with an emphasis on family-child centred practice and in parent/caregiver training.
- Knowledge of evidence –based service delivery models/clinical practice related to children.
- Knowledge of community development and health promotion principles and practices.
- Knowledge of research process and methodology.
- Ability to analyze issues and problem solve.
- Ability to supervise, direct, review work and facilitate professional development of speech language pathologists and allied health professionals.
- Ability to function as a leader, facilitator, consultant and team member.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
- Ability to be sensitive, tactful and diplomatic with clients and public.
- Ability to evaluate and develop programs, policies, procedures and processes.
- Ability to develop health educational materials.
- Ability to facilitate groups and educational sessions.
- Ability to identify community resources appropriate to client needs.
- Ability to use related equipment and computer programs.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Responsibilities
- Provides expertise in speech language services to support services to clients, their families and the public.
- Provides clinical supervision and direction and is responsible for the overall management and clinical direction of the Program.
- Provides leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of speech language services/projects/teaching programs.
- Assists in addressing local and regional speech language standards and policies and oversees central intake consultation services.
- Consults, confers and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, educational resources and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in health services and education.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
