Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Public Health, 0 to 5 years - Casual

Vancouver Coastal Health • North Vancouver, BC

6d • CA$45 - CA$56 • Onsite

About The Position

Within the context of a client/family service culture and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values, goals of Vancouver Coastal Health, the Speech-Language Pathologist provides family-centered speech and language services to children from birth to school entry (or 5 years of age) and their families. Responsibilities include the provision of a full range of clinical assessment and intervention services, community consultation and education, and implementation of a population health approach targeting primary prevention activities and promotion of healthy communication in the general population.

Requirements

• Current full registration as a Speech Language Pathologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Valid BC Drivers Licence.
• Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.
• Knowledge of speech-language pathology diagnostic and therapeutic principals, procedures and approaches, and clinical best practices relevant to the birth to school-entry population.
• Specialized knowledge of early child development, adult learning and principles of family-centered service.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with children and families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate computer equipment and other related technology.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage ongoing purposeful change.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide family-centered speech and language services to children from birth to school entry (or 5 years of age) and their families.
• Provide a full range of clinical assessment and intervention services.
• Provide community consultation and education.
• Implement a population health approach targeting primary prevention activities and promotion of healthy communication in the general population.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed