Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia
Location
Amherst, Nova Scotia
Salary
CA$51 - CA$67 / HOUR
The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services for preschool children and adults. They will collaborate with interprofessional teams to deliver specialized clinical programs and monitor provincial clinical standards.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and be licensed or eligible for licensure with NSCASLP. A valid driver's license and experience with pediatric assessment and early intervention are required.
Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia Posting Number SLP0225 (Quote this number on application documents) This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position.
Closing Date: Open until filled
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 37 clinical sites, located in 26 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals, provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment), develop and monitor provincial clinical standards, and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g., Autism, Stroke, Cochlear Implant). 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.
✓A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada ✓A Province-wide support network of professional colleagues, clinical resources, and coordinated clinical services ✓Varied caseloads and work settings ✓Salaries (full-time) commensurate with experience (starting at $92,939), and excellent benefits package ✓Continuing education opportunities ✓Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists (NSCASLP) licensure or eligible for licensure Effective communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language further documents will be required. Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening/weekend services Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education, events and/or meetings Candidates will have to demonstrate current immunization and/or boosters at the end of the probationary period Recent experience with provision of preschool 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 Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
Two years of clinical experience within the last 5 years with children with autism Experience with off-site/home-based service delivery model Experience working with interprofessional clinical teams and/or working with supportive personnel Experience with provision of services via telepractice Experience providing caregiver training and/or coaching Experience in provision of alternative and augmentative communication systems Ability to communicate in multiple languages in a clinical setting Training and knowledge of Pivotal Response Treatment and Picture Exchange Communication System Lived experience with a communication difference Able to start immediately
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. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@nshsc.nshealth.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.
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