Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) provides trauma-informed and highly specialized services for children and youth of Ontario who experience complex and long-standing combinations of mental health difficulties and/or developmental challenges where these difficulties significantly impact functioning in multiple areas such as home, school and community and appropriate community interventions have not produced the desired response. CPRI provides services that are based on a partnership model with community service providers. Our services include Assessment, Consultation, Treatment, Research and Education in both outpatient and inpatient services. CPRI is looking for an experienced Speech Language Pathologist, who will lead by example as you bring your clinical leadership and assessment capabilities to this collaborative role.
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What can I expect to do in this role?
Under the administrative supervision of the Program Support Manager and within a transdisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary team, you will:
1. Provide tertiary level, highly specialized clinical speech language pathology assessment services in the form of screening, assessment, program planning, treatment recommendations and follow-up to clients of CPRI. Review and clarify information from external sources to report on validity of assessments, contributing to the development of individualized goals in collaboration with family, CPRI team, and community.
2. Administer standardized assessments which require formal training in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical information.
3. Provide clinical leadership when consulting and liaising with other disciplines, family, schools, day care centres, residential settings, and community agencies, as required, and establishing appropriate expectations and follow-up.
4. Record and report in accordance with CPRI and program policy, as well as with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) requirements. Provide written recommendations, and clinical support to caregivers and service providers, where appropriate. Maintain confidentiality of records and data and managing Personal Health Information safely and effectively.
5. Complete informed consent with the client/family before providing services. Ensure ongoing informed consent throughout duration of services. Ensure the client/family is knowledgeable of their role in the service plan and supporting the client/family in making informed decisions about their care.
6. Plan and organize resources and developing clinical education programs, as needed, to meet community/CPRI needs to build capacity in clinicians and community service providers across the province of Ontario.
7. Provide supervision to students enrolled in an accredited university or college program. Provide written student evaluations and liaising with faculty
8. Other duties, as assigned.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• Graduation from a Master's Degree level course in Speech-Language Pathology from a university of recognized standing and registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) is required.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and ability to travel is required
Speech-Language Pathology and Technical Knowledge:
You have:
• Knowledge and experience in speech-language pathology, particularly with the children and youth with complex mental health issues and/or developmental challenges.
• Clinical experience with various paediatric speech-language pathology assessment tools and techniques for the provision of speech-language pathology interventions and programs for children and youth with complex developmental, medical, and mental health challenges.
• You have the ability to obtain additional training in alternative and augmentative communication, feeding and swallowing, parent/caregiver coaching, autism, developmental disabilities, selective mutism, phonological awareness, and other relevant areas of practice.
Note: Qualification as an Assistive Device Program (ADP) authorizer is an asset. Preference is given to those with experience working in a specialized area of Speech-Language Pathology practice
Consultation and Interpersonal Skills:
You have:
• The ability to provide consultation through the scope of a service delivery model on relevant legislation, Ministry policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of cultural and human diversity principles to support individual client needs, as well as the ability to work within a transdisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary teams.
• Interpersonal, collaborative and consultation skills to work collaboratively with a variety of professionals, staff, and members of the public and community representatives.
• The ability to engage with children, youth, families, and community service providers to appreciate, understand and develop agreement on the clinical team's assessment, consultation and treatment approaches, interventions, and recommendations.
Analytical and Other Essential Skills:
You have:
• The ability to co-ordinate information, collect data, and conduct analysis to develop and monitor clients support plan.
• The ability to prepare reports and materials in an accurate and concise manner, relate to a variety of people and adapt to a variety of roles, and interview clients in order to complete assessment tools and documentation.
• The ability to gather relevant information to discuss needs (e.g. assessment and treatment needs, intervention needs) with referral sources and families, co-ordinate information, and collect data to produce relevant reports and conduct appropriate analyses.
• The ability to co-ordinate and manage information and data from a wide variety of sources and to plan and prioritize own workload within established timelines.
• Computer skills to operate standard software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint presentation) to complete a range of documentation, reports, and materials.
