Speech-language Pathologist, Abbotsford

**Job description**

**Speech-Language Pathologist (Sign-On Bonus)**
Monarch House is a child development center providing seamless interdisciplinary services to families in need of intensive services (Applied Behaviour Analysis) as well as communication supports.

If you are passionate about helping children and youth communicate to the best of their ability and enhancing their relationships while maximizing their quality of life, this is your chance to work with an interdisciplinary team to reach your goals.

As a _**Speech Language Pathologist**_ on our team, you are an integral part of our specialized services for autistic clients or other developmental disabilities. You will work with an interdisciplinary team of experts to support your clients in achieving their therapy goals. Our commitment to excellence goes beyond the way we serve our communities. We will empower you to enrich lives and achieve amazing results by doing what you do best.

**Why you'll want to work for us**:
We are proud of our friendly environment, supportive leadership and the knowledgeable team members who make it all possible. That is why we do everything we can to show our appreciation. Our training, mentoring and education programs will provide you with opportunities for continued learning - and support and guidance whenever you need it.
- **Competitive Compensation** Competitive salaries with an extended health benefits package fully covered by Monarch House for salaried employees and part-time or contract employees with 25+ hours/week.
- **Work-life balance** At Monarch House, you will have flexibility to manage your schedule to maintain work-life balance. You will be supported with mental and physical health resources through our employee assistance program (EAP) Inkblot, extended benefits through CanadaLife, and a management team that truly cares for your well-being so that you can be your best self for the families we serve.
- **Develop your skills and grow your career** With professional learning opportunities and a wide range of experience on the team **you will find mentorship when you need it** You’ll have autonomy to explore and reach your career goals Career advancement is highly encouraged
- **Sign on bonuses (For Full-Time positions)**

We are committed to making a difference in people’s lives - and that starts with yours. You will enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to achieve your goals at work and at home, with a balance of teamwork and independence. We have a team of Supervisors and motivated colleagues who are excited to meet and support you

**Take an inside look at what you will do each day**:

- You will conduct assessments, develop recommendations, and write reports
- You will develop treatment plans and provide therapy as clinically recommended
- You will provide treatment for a variety of goals related to prelinguistic skills, social-pragmatics, supralingustic skills, cognitive communication, articulation and phonology, language delays, literacy and more We also provide some feeding supports within clinician’s scope of practice and in collaboration with behaviour analysts (BCBAs) as clinically recommended.
- You will provide parent training as clinically recommended to facilitate carryover and generalization
- You will provide consultation and potential training to other professions in the clinic who are providing services for autistic clients or other developmental disabilities
- You will participate in team meetings, discussions and collaborate on an interdisciplinary team
- This is a clinic-based position with the possibility of some online appointments, where clinically recommended
- You will build a strong network by joining a national team of Speech Language Pathologists and Speech Language Pathologist assistants

**Experience and Qualifications**
- Registration and active membership in good standing with the CSHBC
- You are a graduate of a recognized School of Speech Language Pathology
- Experience in play-based, embedded trial and naturalistic teaching considered an asset
- Experience with Early Start Denver Model considered an asset
- Experience implementing a range of formal and informal assessments considered an asset
- Experience with assessment and treatment of common pediatric speech and language disorders
- Effective communication skills with colleagues, clients and their families, and third parties
- A willingness to work closely on a team, and/or mentor other therapists
- New Graduates are welcome to apply, mentorship for the initial practice period (IPP) will be provided

**Compensation**:

- Salary commensurate with experience according to company pay scale
- Access to continuing education provided

**How to Apply**

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

**About**
Monarch House is a dynamic team of professionals providing challenging career opportunities and fulfilling roles in British Columbia and Ontario.