2x Speech-language Pathologist

Position: 2x Speech-Language Pathologist - Speech Team FLEX S-LP
- Company: The Speech and Stuttering Institute
- Type: Independent Contractor
- Classification: Hybrid - Our current waitlist mostly requires in person treatment. Option for a partial virtual caseload exists pending waitlist needs.
- Work Hours: Flexible hours are provided between 7 am to 7 pm. Part-time and Full-time positions are available
- Location: 95 Barber Greene Road, Suite 308, Toronto, M3C 3E9

Imagine a job where You will be a key player bringing your exceptional clinical and speech intervention skills to transform the lives of children and their families positively.

Add a collaborative team, a challenging variety of work, an excellent work-life balance, and you have imagined a job at The Speech and Stuttering Institute

About The Speech and Stuttering Institute:
The number one goal of The Speech and Stuttering Institute is to improve the lives of those with speech and stuttering challenges. Our treatment approach is steeped in years of research and clinical expertise. Our methodology is both evidence-based and progressive, and we are a renowned teaching facility. Those who share our vision make amazing staff members at The Speech and Stuttering Institute.

The Right Fit

We believe the kind of person you are matters. We have a culture of respect and caring, and we want employees who will thrive in our environment. We are dedicated and passionate about what we do. When we hire, we consider your potential and how you may fit with our team.

You Will Succeed Here if:

- You Are An Excellent Communicator - You will effectively collaborate with children and families. Your communication style must be confident, reassuring, and clear
- You Have Great Interpersonal Skills - You bring with you the ability to quickly build rapport with parents, co-workers and clients
- You Are Independent - You are self-motivated and manage your time well. As an employee who rotates between your home and office, you must be able to work with little to no supervision effectively

The Position:
The Flex Speech-Language Pathologist position is critically important to SSI. You will provide intervention for children with speech sound disorders, including motor speech disorders. You will focus on in-person services to children and families from assessment through discharge in our clinic. Option for a partial virtual caseload exists pending waitlist needs.

The package includes:

- Hourly Rate - $94.25
- Continuing Education
- Flexibility
- Ongoing training
- Collaboration with experienced clinicians

Responsibilities Include:

- Contact families from our waitlist to schedule appropriate assessments and/or treatment(s). Assess children referred to the program. Follow proper policies and age-appropriate procedures to determine the recommended care plan
- Provide effective evidence-informed speech intervention that addresses a client’s speech development. Consideration for their developmental level, motor speech development, language level, and executive control abilities is required
- Provide parent/caregivers with information and coaching to help them understand their child’s speech, language, communication, strengths, and needs. Provide parents with activities and strategies to support the practice and carryover of skills acquired within the treatment session
- Strong clinical skills and familiarity with assessment, identification and the range of approaches used in speech intervention
- Participation in the Preschool Motor Speech Pathway Training (101 and 201) and/or Motor Speech Treatment Protocol e-learning course
- Commitment to developing clinical skills and expertise for serving children with speech disorders
- Ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner
- Outstanding verbal, written, interpersonal, and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Ability to learn and use SSI’s practice management/client scheduling system
- Attendance at monthly SSI staff meetings and speech program team meetings
- Superior organizational and time management skills with outstanding ability to attend to details and meet tight deadlines
- Tact and diplomacy in interactions with families, children, team members, and other stakeholders

Mandatory Requirements:

- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Speech-Language Pathology
- General certificate of registration in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
- Commitment to complying with the Regulated Health Act and all CASLPO regulations, standards, and guidelines
- Minimum three years of clinical experience in the assessment and management of preschool and/or school-age children with speech sound disorders, including motor speech disorders
- Completion of a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check is mandatory

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Speech Stuttering Institute

How to Apply