Are you an S-LP with experience working with children and youth with Autism/developmental disabilities and want to empower individuals with Autism to fully participate in their communities? If so, please apply!

About GCA

Geneva Centre for Autism (GCA) is a pioneer in developing leading-edge training, programs and services that serve as models for other organizations throughout the world. Our mission is to enable people on the autism spectrum to learn, to live and to engage in their communities

The Role

GCA is currently seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting children and youth with an Autism diagnosis and their families. The S-LP will support families by conducting assessments, creating individualized plans that address needs, and providing consultation to the child/youth and family on how to implement strategies as suggested in the plan.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Conduct assessments and collaborate with families to develop a comprehensive plan that addresses the needs of the child/youth as it relates to the realm of speech and language including evaluations, assessments, and individualized intervention reports.
• Provide educational services to staff and agencies/stakeholders to support individuals with autism.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team (RBAs, OT, Instructor Therapists)
• Program and service development and evaluation for SLP services.
• Attend, contribute, advocate, and inform at Core meetings, and others as appropriate.
• Provide any related resources to clients as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Role

• Graduate degree in Speech and Language Pathology
• Registered with the College of Speech Pathologists of Ontario
• 1 year of work experience in a similar role
• Previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities or Autism is an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding of early childhood education, autism and applied behaviour analysis
• Knowledge and application of the SLP framework, philosophy and theory, administration and interpretation of standardized and non-standardized assessments, knowledge of development (typical/non-typical), of augmentative communication/writing assessments, intervention strategies application of technology, and appropriate SLP intervention strategies and techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good data collection, filing and report writing skills.
• Demonstrate strength as a team player.
• Able to work independently.
• Effective problem-solving and judgement skills
• Superior organizational and time management skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites
• Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Must be vaccinated against COVID-19

Working Conditions

• Ability to work independently
• Able to bend, stoop and lift child to adult height (up to 20 kg)

Salary

$83,095-$93,316

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Geneva Centre for Autism is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization in which values, behaviours, systems and structures are in place to facilitate equal access to service and employment. All interested individuals are welcome to apply, particularly from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Accommodation

Geneva Centre for Autism is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please indicate if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation, the Geneva Centre for Autism will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources careers@autism.net
Please quote Job #1.25

Please visit www.genevacentre.ca

GCA thanks all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.