(ASD-W)-1.00 FTE Speech Language Pathologist I (Office Location: FEC/OEC)- Permanent

Anglophone School District•Fredericton, NB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is professional work in the field of speech language pathology. Employees of this class perform clinical work, according to professional standards and district policies and procedures, involving the screening, identification, assessment, interpretation, diagnosis, rehabilitation and prevention of communication disorders. Work performed is oriented to client or community needs and may require active participation on interdisciplinary teams, consultation on client waitlists, determination of service delivery options, ongoing assessment and discharge readiness determination. Work will be performed in a school district and/or community-based settings. Work includes participation in planning and implementation of program activities, and may include quality improvement, performance management and statistical activities, learner/parent education and research and may include caseload management and care coordination. Work is performed independently and is reviewed by a superior. Employees of the Speech Language Pathologist classification are required to work in collaboration with speech therapy assistants to best support children and families. These job duties are the basic and prime duties of the job; related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation of the service. Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel frequently within the district; this role may require significant travel on a regular basis.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from a recognized university.
Registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
Must have reliable transportation.
Able to travel frequently within the district.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Early Childhood Education will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Screening, identification, assessment, interpretation, diagnosis, rehabilitation and prevention of communication disorders.
Active participation on interdisciplinary teams.
Consultation on client waitlists.
Determination of service delivery options.
Ongoing assessment and discharge readiness determination.
Participation in planning and implementation of program activities.
Quality improvement, performance management and statistical activities.
Learner/parent education and research.
Caseload management and care coordination.
Work in collaboration with speech therapy assistants to best support children and families.