Clements Centre Society is committed to inclusive hiring practices, and is dedicated to building an inclusive community that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences.
Our Vision: We envision a community where all individuals are included, valued, and celebrated.
Our Mission: To bring hope, belonging and independence to children, youth and adults with developmental needs and their families by offering programs and services that promote participation and engagement.
Our Values:
- All people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
- All people should have access to needed services that achieve maximal outcomes.
- All people are entitled to live and participate as full citizens in the community of their choice, with the same rights, obligations and responsibilities as other citizens.
- All individuals have the power and resources to fulfill their potential
We feel grateful and honoured to provide our services on the traditional and unceded territories of the Lyackson, Stz'uminus, Penelakut, Halalt, Dididaht, Pacheedaht, Pauquachin, Quw'utsun, Malahat, and Ts'iibaa-asatuz people. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws and governments.
Job Summary: The goal of the Speech and Language Program is to resolve and/or measurably reduce the effects of individual communication disorders. The Speech/Language Pathologist will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive early management intervention. Responsibilities include specialized treatment where required, and provision of consultation and educational services to professions, agencies, and the general public. This position reports to the Director of Programs, Child Development Centre.
Some of the key duties and responsibilities include identification and assessment, treatment and intervention, consultation, case reporting and record keeping, community education and related activities, and departmental and professional responsibilities of an interdisciplinary team. For detailed information on each of these please refer to complete job description. You may request it via email at [email protected]
Education, Training and Experience
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Must be registered with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC
- Eligible for registration with "Speech-Language & Audiology Canada" (optional)
- Knowledge of or interest in developing skills in Sensory Integration, feeding, augmentative and alternative forms of communication (i.e.: sign language, picture of symbolic communication, VOCD).
- Previous experience or interest in working with a pediatric caseload.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to operate and interpret results from specialized diagnostic equipment.
- Sound judgment in diagnosing and prescribing therapeutic treatments.
- Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to provide a calm, healthy, positive role model to participants.
- Ability to problem solve with participants, as well as determine their needs and wants.
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations and to remain calm in difficult situations while ensuring everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
- Ability to work as a productive and interactive team member.
- Ability to recognize aspects of a participant's life that require support and assistance.
- Basic computer skills preferably experience with Microsoft Office
Personal Attributes
- Positive role model, including modeling a healthy lifestyle
- Empathy, warmth, and understanding
- Ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and organizations
- Current, satisfactory criminal record search
- Valid BC Driver's license and own vehicle is required. Mileage reimbursed as per C.A.
- Moderate level of fitness to meet the physical demands of the position
Additional information:
- This position is open to all qualified individuals and requires Union membership (BCGEU)
Competitive benefits package including extended health benefits, dental, group life, LTD, and Municipal Pension Plan