Speech-language Pathologist

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides support for primarily preschool-age children in partnership with the Language Express Preschool Speech and Language Program of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville. Opportunities may also include supporting school-age, and adult clients and their families, promoting optimal communication and social development, in accordance with professional standards and guidelines. The SLP works within a multi-disciplinary environment.

**Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent
- Registered or eligible to be registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
- Experience with a range of clients and their families with communication needs including autistic people with and people with developmental delays
- Experience in working with clients and their families in groups, individually, parent training, consulting, and in giving presentations
- Strong time management and organizational skills; able to deal with many competing demands in a calm, professional, and independent manner
- Excellent interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills, with the capacity to relate to clients of different needs, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- A reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of insurance

Experience with Augmentative/Alternative Communication systems (preferred)
- Related supervisory experience of Communicative Disorders Assistants (preferred)
- Certification in Hanen’s “It Takes Two to Talk,” “More Than Words” and “Target Word” (preferred)

ConnectWell is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contract Andrea Mulder to let us know how we can assist you.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $69,405.00-$78,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have a Drivers License, no public transportation available.

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person