Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP1426
About The Position
Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language 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 Speech-Language 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.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists (NSCASLP) licensure or eligible for licensure
- Effective communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English.
- 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 preschool 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 family-centered care
- Flexibility to travel throughout NS on a regular basis
- Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of experience with autistic preschoolers
- 1 year of clinical experience within the last 5 years with provision of alternative and augmentative communication systems
- Experience with off-site/home-based service delivery model
- Experience working with interprofessional clinical teams and/or working with supportive personnel
- Recent experience with autism assessment and treatment
- Experience with provision of services via telepractice
- Experience providing caregiver training and/or coaching
- Experience in provision of alternative and augmentative communication systems
- Ability to communicate in multiple languages in a clinical setting
- Training and knowledge of Pivotal Response Treatment and Picture Exchange Communication System
- Lived experience with a communication difference
- Able to start immediately
Responsibilities
- Provide speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults.
- Deliver integrated and standardized provincial services.
- Provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment).
- Develop and monitor provincial clinical standards.
- Collaborate with partners to deliver special programs (e.g., Autism, Stroke, Cochlear Implant).
- Support autistic children and their families.
- Provide services within the Provincial Preschool Autism Service (e.g., Intensive Services, Focused Interventions, Early Start Denver Model, QuickStart Nova Scotia, Foundational Education).
Benefits
- A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada
- A Province-wide support network of professional colleagues, clinical resources, and coordinated clinical services
- Varied caseloads and work settings
- Salaries (full-time) commensurate with experience (starting at $92,939)
- Excellent benefits package
- Continuing education opportunities
- Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization
- $7,000 signing bonus
- Relocation allowance up to $2,500 (with return of service)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
