Speech-Language Pathologist (S-LP)
‘Lead helps children and their families show the world what they can do’
Lead Foundation provides programs and services to enhance the development of children through partnering with families and the community. We are committed to helping children show the world what they can do!
Lead is a respected organization within the community and has been for over 20 years. We take pride in our positive workplace culture that is preserved through an environment of respect, collaboration, creativity and wellness. This forms the foundation of the excellent work we do with families, children, community partners and each other.
Lead supports children ages 2-6 and their families. We believe children learn best through play and within naturally occurring day-to-day activities. Using an “I do, we do, you do” model for learning, we work through the stages of skill development together with children, families and community partners.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to work within our dynamic programs. This is a 1 – year temporary full-time or part time position starting immediately with the potential for renewal. In addition to joining a fantastic team, your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Provide developmentally appropriate screenings, assessments and intervention according to best practice, the needs of the child and family, clinical judgment, and government funding requirements.
- Create developmentally appropriate goals for program plans.
- Maintain appropriate documentation for client contact and consistent data collection for tracking progress on goals.
- Teach and coach parent(s) and front line support staff on how to implement strategies within daily routines to facilitate communication and play development;
- Liaison closely with parents, external team members, and internal team members.
What You Bring to the Team
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a recognized University
- Registered and in good standing with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists (ACSLPA).
- Demonstrates advanced competency and skills for working with children.
- Enjoy working effectively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver child-focused services.
- The ideal candidate must be an enthusiastic professional who is passionate about working with children, teachers and families.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently with direction from a supervisor.
- Familiarity with technology and ability to use virtual platforms such as Zoom.
- Satisfactory Police Check with Vulnerable Sectors Search required.
- Satisfactory Child Intervention Record Check needed.
Why Lead?
- Positive workplace preserved through an environment of respect, collaboration, creativity and wellness.
- Competitive salary and benefits package and excellent wellness benefits;
- 4 weeks paid vacation;
- Hybrid working arrangements; and
- Professional development allowance for ongoing learning and career advancement.
Interested in learning more?
Visit us at: leadfoundation.ca
Candidates are asked to email a resume and cover letter outlining how your experience/background fits with this position. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.