Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia - Speech-Language Pathologist, Halifax, NS

Speech-Language Pathologist - Bridgewater – Medical Arts Building/SSRH

Posting Number SLP0123 (Quote this number on application documents) This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position.

Start Date: Apr 10, 2023

End Date: Apr 12, 2024

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 35 clinical sites, located in 25 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals, provide core services, develop and monitor provincial clinical standards, and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs. Established in 1963, HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians.

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political beliefs and affiliation.

We are proud to offer:

We are accepting applications for a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) position of Speech-Language Pathologist. The home base site is Bridgewater – Medical Arts Building. The successful candidate reports to the assigned Manager. Schedule to be determined.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Nova Scotia College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (NSCASLP) licensure or eligible for licensure
Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in spoken and written English. If English is not first language further documents will be required.
Experience with provision of pediatric speech and language assessment and treatment
Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for pediatric caseloads
Knowledge of discipline specific best practices in assessment and early intervention of young children with developmental disabilities, specifically those with autism
Experience with provision of assessment and treatment of communication and dysphagia for adult clients in outpatient settings
Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for adult caseloads
Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care
Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening/weekend services
Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle as travel is required
Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education, events and/or meetings
Maintain Hanen membership as appropriate to caseload
Candidate will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date
Candidates will have to demonstrate current immunization and/or boosters at the end of the probationary period Assets:
Experience with off-site/home-based service delivery model
Experience working with transdisciplinary clinical teams and working with supportive personnel (e.g., Communication Disorders Technicians)
Experience with a variety of intervention approaches for general pediatric population as well as those specific to autism
Experience with provision of services via telepractice
Experience providing caregiver training
Experience in provision of alternative and augmentative communication programs
Ability to provide bilingual clinical services
Training and knowledge of Pivotal Response Treatment and Picture Exchange Communication System

How to Apply

Note – All offers of employment will be conditional upon results of a criminal records check/vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry search, all to be satisfactory to the employer. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.