Employment Opportunities at ASCY

 What we offer:

• 1 Full-Time permanent position of 37.5 hours a week
• Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 4:30
• Salary: $49.50-$50.00/hr. with an additional stipend
• Sick and vacation time as per agency policy
• 3 days of paid time off during December holiday season
• Company pension
• Company benefits

Primary Functions and Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership and Support

• Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day clinical questions within the team
• Provide clinical guidance, mentoring, and informal coaching to new and existing staff
• Support effective caseload management, clinical decision-making, and problem-solving
• Facilitate case discussions and contribute to workload flow and clinical coordination

Practice Excellence

• Promote best practices, evidence-based care, and consistency in clinical service delivery
• Foster a culture of professional excellence, interdisciplinary dialogue, and continuous learning
• Support the integration of evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement into daily clinical work

Collaboration and Team Functioning

• Work collaboratively with managers and staff to support professional standards and high-quality clinical practice
• Work closely with the Early Words Program Manager to support and evolve a strong clinical service delivery model
• Coordinate or support peer learning opportunities, team huddles, and informal knowledge-sharing activities as appropriate

Scope and Authority

• Leads among peers through clinical expertise and influence rather than positional authority
• Does not have formal authority for hiring, discipline, performance management, or budget decisions
• Reports directly to the Early Words Program Manager

Accountability

• Clinical quality and consistency of practice
• Mentorship and professional support of team members
• Team cohesion and effective clinical collaboration

Office Space Expectations:

This role does not include a dedicated office space. Regular confidential HR or performance-related meetings are not a requirement of this position.

Relationship to Management:

The Early Words Program Manager and the Team Practice Lead hold complementary roles in ensuring high-quality speech-language services for preschool children. The Program Manager provides operational oversight and program performance leadership, while the Team Practice Lead focuses on supporting clinicians and strengthening day-to-day clinical practice.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Current registration and good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent, relevant clinical experience with a preschool population (full-time equivalent)
• Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to travel between clinical sites
• Positive attendance record and discipline-free employment record

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

If you are interested in the above-outlined position, please apply through the Indeed posting by April 24, 2026.

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 dependant 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.

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.