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FIREFLY is a multi-service, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of families, children, and youth through emotional, physical, developmental, and community services. With a strong commitment to cultural safety, we deliver services in partnership with local First Nation organizations and strive to build strong relationships with children and families, local colleagues, and community partners.

We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team and provide services within various teams, including the Autism Diagnostic Hub and Autism Intervention, Northwestern Ontario FASD Diagnostic Hub, Complex Feeding and Swallowing Clinic, Augmentative and Alternative Communication Clinic, and School Support Services. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will engage in the screening, assessment, interpretation, and rehabilitation of individuals with speech, language, feeding, and swallowing impairments.

• Screen, assess, interpret, and rehabilitate individuals with speech, language, feeding, and swallowing impairments.
• Participate in diagnostic clinics with other team professionals.
• Provide information and support to family/caregivers to facilitate an understanding of client's strengths and caregiver-directed goal attainment.
• Facilitate access to community resources necessary to promote the optimal level of functioning of the client and family/caregiver.
• Work collaboratively with caregivers and other service providers and educators to meet identified needs and enhance delivery of care.
• Maintain documentation as per CASLPO guidelines and FIREFLY policies and procedures.
• Supervise communication assistants, including determining appropriate clients to assign, developing clear therapy goals and plan, and direct and indirect supervision.

• Master's degree in Communication Disorders.
• Member in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, and facilitation skills.
• Understanding of the Anishinaabe culture, First Nation communities, and language is a definite asset.
• Fluency in French would be an asset.

• Clinical supervision, support, and mentorship for both new and seasoned clinicians.
• Pension Plan (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan HOOPP).
• Professional development opportunities, including access to educational websites and the opportunity to attend trainings.
• Vacation entitlement starting at 4 weeks per year with a gradual increase after 3 years.
• Paid sick leave accrued monthly up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Additional paid days off: Wellness Days (3 total per fiscal year) and Community Service and Cultural Days (3 total per fiscal year).
• Option to work towards a self-funded leave (i.e., 4 over 5).
• Flexibility within the 35-hour workweek to meet the needs of the client and yourself.
• Excellent benefit plan with coverage including health, dental, vision, travel, life insurance, and critical illness with 100% of the premiums paid by FIREFLY.
• Short and long-term disability coverage paid by employee.
• Ability to join, contribute, and learn from a multitude of committees that support your progressive attitude, including neurodiversity, inclusion, ethics, family engagement, wellness, truth, and reconciliation.
• A supportive team and great workplace culture.