Speech Language Pathologist (205-22)

Homeand Community Care Support Services North East offers a wide-range of qualityhealth-care services and resources to support people of all ages at home,school or in community. In addition to planning, delivering andcoordinating care for thousands of people each day in Northeastern Ontario, we also manage eligibility and admissions to long-term care homes, shortstay respite, assisted living, and adult day programs. We need caring,motivated people who are driven to help others and make difference in theircommunity, to join our multi-disciplinary team. Description: JOB POSTING 205-22 POSTING DATE:October 25, 2022 JOB TITLE: Speech-Language Pathologist – Temporary, Full-Time INITIALASSIGNMENT: In-Home (TI IH SLP-002) BARGAININGAGENT: OPSEU LOCATION: Timmins LANGUAGE(S): English and French EFFECTIVE DATE January 3,2023 to February 2, 2024 Homeand Community Care Support Services North East offers a wide-range of qualityhealth-care services and resources to support people of all ages at home,school or in community. In addition to planning, delivering andcoordinating care for thousands of people each day in Northeastern Ontario, we also manage eligibility and admissions to long-term care homes, shortstay respite, assisted living, and adult day programs. We need caring,motivated people who are driven to help others and make difference in theircommunity, to join our multi-disciplinary team. POSITION SUMMARY: The Speech-LanguagePathologist is responsible for the provision of speech-language pathologyservices to Home and Community Care patients in order to address and improvecommunication and/or swallowing disorders. QUALIFICATIONS · RegisteredSpeech-Language Pathologist in good standing with the College of Audiologists andSpeech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO); · In-depth knowledge ofspeech-language pathology services and other community resources, treatmentcentres, and organizations; · Good understanding ofthe roles of other health care professionals; · Relevant speechlanguage pathology experience in a community/health care environment; · Comprehensive andup-to-date knowledge of speech language pathology tools, processes, equipment,and assistive technology; · Knowledge of fundingagencies related to the speech language pathology recommendations; Practical knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (e.g.regarding the provision of health care services, privacy, health andsafety, etc.); Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and professionalguidelines set forth by CASLPO; Ability to prioritize professional duties and manage multiplepatients, and efficiently organize workload; Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work with diversepatient groups, case managers, family members/caregivers/SubstituteDecision Makers, health care professionals, community organizations andservice providers; Effective listening, observation and facilitation skills; Ability to communicate information effectively through a variety ofmeans including meetings, reports, letters, and presentations; Working knowledge ofcomputer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word,Excel); Must have validdriver’s license and access to a vehicle; Valid Emergency FirstAid Certification; Advanced oral and written proficiencyin English and French essential. French Proficiency: French required Salary: To be determined Terms of Employment: Temporary, Full-Time How to Apply: Speech Language Pathologists may qualify for a RehabilitationProfessionals Incentive Grant of $5,000 per year for three years which is paidby the Underserviced Area Program of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Home andCommunity Care Support Services North East is an equal opportunityemployer.Personal information submittedwill be used only for the purpose of determining suitability for this vacancy.All applicants are thanked for their interestin this position.Only those applicantsselected for an interview will be contacted. Individuals witha disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or theinterview process should advise the recruitment contact so arrangements can bemade. Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to: Please refer to posting number 205-22 when applying. Home and Community Care SupportServices has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy across the provincethat requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicantsbeing considered for employment will be required to provide proof of vaccinationdocumentation confidentially to Human Resources upon hire. Any medical or humanrights exemption requests will be reviewed and validated prior to an offer ofemployment.