Speech-Language Pathologist

SAGKEENG CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (SCFS) is looking for a FULL-TIME Speech-Language Pathologist. You practice empathy, understanding and patience. You promote a safe therapeutic environment. You will be joining a creative, initiative, and dynamic multi-disciplinary team. This position reports to SCFS Biidaaziiway Gamik Clinical Supervisor - Specialized Services. With reimbursement of annual CASLPM dues and professional liability insurance. Requirements: - Master's degree or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology and/or Communication Sciences and Disorders - Eligibility and/or registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba (Reg. CASLPM) - Professional Liability Insurance - Minimum 2 years recent and relevant experience providing Speech Language Pathologists services to children, adolescents and families - Experience working with First Nations people and communities - Demonstrated working experience with the school system. - Technical knowledge of different speech and swallowing disorders and how to treat - Technical knowledge of specialized equipment for testing and treating speech and swallowing disorders - Knowledge and awareness of cultural and socio-economic factors that inform service provision. - Ability to administer and develop treatment plans and programs. - Flexible work schedule (able to work evenings) Responsibilities: - Conducts comprehensive SLP assessments. - Provides observation and assessment of children presenting with speech and language issues in the home, community and school settings. - Consults with school staff and school-based mental health professionals regarding the implementation of interventions related to behavior, social skills, emotional stress, or trauma. - Evaluate and diagnose speech language, communication, or swallowing difficulties. - Develop and implement effective treatment programs. - Provide coaching to clients and families about results of testing and recommended treatment options. - Establish client understanding expectations and goals for treatment. - Conducts live in-classroom coaching of educators and school staff on implementation of strategies to promote school success. - Assess, diagnose and treat communication disorders such as speech, fluency, language, voice and swallowing disorders. - Educate and counsel clients and families on communication and swallowing disorders. - Liaise with family to provide necessary updates on the progression of treatment goals and modify treatment goals as needed for subsequent treatment blocks. - Work as part of a caring team of collaborative professionals which complement communication disorders. - Provides training workshops in various settings. - Participates in the clinical delivery of the team's clinical services, including developing individual service plans and coordinating community resources to maximize optimal mental health outcomes. - Partnering with clients and families to formulate and implement individual goals with focused, targeted and measurable outcomes. - Providing direct client support in collaboration with client’s families to plan, implement, and evaluate care. - Utilizing research to formulate and implement evidence-based practices - Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.