Job Title:  Speech-Language Pathologist – Up to 14 Month Contract
Reports To:  Manager of the Early Words Preschool Speech and Language System and the Director of Child and Family Services
Office Location:  1-1425 Cormorant Rd. Ancaster, ON L9G 4V5
Work Environments:  Office, Community Locations

Organization:  Affiliated Services for Children and Youth (ASCY) is responsible for the implementation of the Early Words/1ers mots, Preschool Speech and Language (PSL). The Speech-Language Pathologist is an integral member of the Early Words team operating under the guidelines of the Early Words system and is directly accountable to the Manager of the Early Words Preschool Speech and Language System and the Director of Child and Youth Services of ASCY, in conjunction with the Executive Director of ASCY.

Purpose:  The Speech-Language Pathologist provides clinical services (assessment/treatment/consultation) to children eligible for speech and language services and their parents and caregivers in clinic and/or community-based locations throughout Hamilton; in-person and virtually. The successful candidate’s duties may include providing assessment, parent-mediated/individual/group child interventions, parent programs and community consultation. The Speech Language Pathologist will also have case management responsibilities, offer recommendations and transfer children to more appropriate service systems as needed. The Speech-Language Pathologist will contribute and deliver community preschool speech and language prevention and public education as requested. Supervision of Communicative Disorders Assistants as required.

What we offer:

• Full-Time, up to 14 months contract position of 37.5 hours a week starting January 2025
• Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 4:30 with flexibility to occasionally work outside of regular hours
• Salary: $39.00-$46.75/hr. depending on experience

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Case management and recommendations for treatment/monitoring for children within the Early Words Regional Access system as required
• Transfer of children to more appropriate service systems as needed
• Referrals to other professionals as required (e.g. Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist)
• Collaborate on services with partners including but not limited to Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre, public school boards, regional CTC programs, and others
• Provide consultation to Resource Consultants and Early Childhood Educators in EarlyON Centres and designated early learning and care sites
• Participate in early identification drop in clinics as required
• Participate in Transition to School meetings to children eligible for school as required
• Deliver parent-based interventions including Hanen Parent Programs and locally developed training as scheduled/required
• Assigning caseload and supervision of Communicative Disorders Assistants as required
  Participate in ongoing Professional Development to enhance skills and support the needs of the system and clients
• Provide services in person and virtually
• Follow processes of the Electronic Health Record used at ASCY
• Maintain accurate written records and complete Reports in a timely manner, as required
• Maintain registration in the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists (CASLPO) and follow all practice requirement therein
• Work as part of a large team, collaborating on projects and services according to the PSL Guidelines from the Ministry of Children Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and as directed by ASCY.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Abide by the operating guidelines for the Early Words Regional Access system
• Participate in the development and implementation of operating guidelines for service delivery to the children served by Early Words/1ers mots.
• Act as a resource to Early Words/1ers mots staff and the public regarding the Early Words intake system and preschool speech and language development and services
• Participate as a contributing member on any committee(s) as designated by the Manager of the Early Words Preschool Speech and Language Program
• Contribute to the Healthy Child Development – Integrated Services for Children Information System (HCD-ISCIS) quarterly and annual statistical reports using data from the central database as requested

Public Education:

• Contribute to and deliver community preschool speech and language prevention and public education events as requested
• Provide site visits to the EarlyON and designated early learning and care sites in the community to provide public education regarding the typical development of speech and language skills in preschool children and on the services offered by the PSL Initiative as required
• Other duties as identified by the Manager of the Early Words Preschool Speech and Language Program

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Registration with CASLPO
• Hanen certification preferred
• Excellent assessment and intervention skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent knowledge of ASCY/Early Words and the Hamilton early years’ community
• Experience providing community-based services
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings for parent programs
• Professional liability insurance
• Access to transportation and, if applicable, has a valid Ontario driver’s license and carries motor vehicle liability insurance on their vehicle
• Ability to work in a range of community and satellite locations throughout Hamilton

DISCLAIMER:

• This position description outlined above indicates the general nature and level of work expected.
• It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the incumbent.
• The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
• This position is dependent on government funding. In the event that funding is reduced or terminated a minimum of one month’s notice will be given to the employee.

If you are interested in the above-outlined position, please apply via indeed at https://ca.indeed.com/job/speech-language-pathologist-contract-14-months-2a8e098bf1be7d1c.

ASCY is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees — their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

Please note: Only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

ASCY – Affiliated Services for Children and Youth serving the Hamilton, Niagara, Brant, and Haldimand-Norfolk communities.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

ASCY provides multiple services including capacity building via professional learning, mentorship and resources to Early Childhood Educators in the city of Hamilton and Haldimand-Norfolk. ASCY is the lead organization for the Preschool Speech and Language Services in Hamilton. ASCY is the lead agency of the Central South Infant Hearing Program and Central South Blind Low Vision Early Intervention Program (serving children and their families in Hamilton, Niagara, Brant and Haldimand -Norfolk).

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The ASCY Board operates under a results-based, policy board model. This model is a collaborative partnership between the Board and the Executive Director, with a focus on vision, strategic planning and agency governance. Board members are not involved in the management of operations. The Board meets monthly on the third Monday of each month (except July and August) at 5:00 -6:30 pm. In addition to the monthly Board meetings, there is the opportunity for making contributions by involvement in task-focused committees. The Annual General Meeting is held in June.

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE:

ASCY is looking for individuals who can contribute their time and talents to our volunteer Board of Directors. Applicants will share our belief in:

• quality care and education as an important early investment that leads to later outcomes of success for all children
• the vision that all children belong and have equal opportunities to thrive
• capacity building and mentorship of educators that work with young children
• early identification, prevention, intervention, and capacity building to support children to achieve their developmental milestones
• collaboration with families, children, professionals, and communities to share knowledge, build capacity and create equitable opportunities for all.

Currently the ASCY Board of Directors consists of members with a variety of lenses, including Human Resources, Health, Legal, Education and Children and Social Services. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive Board culture, rich in knowledge and experience, and seek to create a Board that reflects the diversity of the families and communities we serve.

PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETED APPLICATION AND LETTER OF INTEREST TO:

ASCY Board of Directors,
Recruitment Committee
boardrecruitment@ascy.ca

ASCY Board of Directors Application

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SERVING ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ASCY 

ASCY is an equal opportunity employer.
ASCY welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please note:  Only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.