Part-time Speech-language Pathologist

**Job Title**: Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
**Location**: Hanover Area (with community, home, and center-based work)

**Job Type**: Part-Time
**Availability**: Monday-Friday, part-time hours between 8 AM and 6 PM

**Company Overview**:
Connections Behaviour Consulting is a rapidly growing company dedicated to providing evidence-based services to children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other exceptionalities in the Guelph, Hanover, and surrounding regions. We specialize in behaviour analytic, speech language, and art therapy services, and are committed to helping our clients achieve their fullest potential.

If you are a skilled and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and youth, Connections Behaviour Consulting may be the perfect place for you

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled **Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)** to join our team and provide part-time therapy services to children and youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. This role involves working in a variety of settings, including our center, clients' homes, and community locations.

**Key Responsibilities/Duties**:

- Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide evidence-based interventions for children and youth with speech, language, and swallowing needs.
- Design and implement individualized treatment plans, incorporating best practices and clinical expertise to address each client’s specific needs.
- Prepare summary reports with goals and recommendations for families as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of therapy sessions, client progress, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Regularly evaluate and track progress, adjusting interventions as needed to ensure goal attainment.
- Collaborate with Registered Behaviour Analysts and client teams to implement treatment plans.
- Work with families, educators, healthcare professionals, and community partners to ensure coordinated care.
- Educate families on speech and language disorders and, offering strategies for skill development outside of therapy.
- Stay current with the latest research and best practices in speech-language pathology to enhance service delivery.

**Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
- Current registration as a member in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (CASLPO) of Ontario, or eligibility to register with CASLPO.

**Experience/Skills**:

- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a clinical setting.
- Previous experience working with children and youth with communication disorders (including speech sound disorders, such as motor speech disorders) is preferred.
- Experience working with children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and supporting their families is an asset.
- Excellent assessment and intervention skills with children and youth.
- Experience collaborating on inter-professional teams is considered an asset
- Experience in providing play-based therapy as a therapeutic tool.
- Superior interpersonal skills, including effective communication, problem-solving, organizational abilities, and strong time-management skills.
- Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to helping clients achieve their full potential.
- Passionate, empathetic, and able to exercise good judgment and critical thinking when making decisions about client care.

**Other Requirements**:

- Successful completion of a vulnerable-sector background check.
- Valid driver’s license, vehicle, and car insurance.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Adherence to confidentiality and ethical guidelines.
- Ability to analyze crisis situations and respond quickly and effectively.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and adaptability to using software for assessments, documentation, and communication.

**Additional Information**:

- Flexible part-time schedule, perfect for those seeking a work-life balance.
- Competitive hourly rate, based on experience.
- Health and Wellness Spending Account.
- Vacation and paid sick time.
- Supportive work environment and the potential for increased hours as demand grows.

**How to Apply**:
**Job Type**: Part-time

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person