Job Description

Full-time Speech Language Pathology Assistant

We are looking for a friendly individual who enjoys working with children to join us at the Abbotsford branch of Vancouver Speech Therapy. We are currently operating in a clinic space at 30701 Simpson Road. Here at Vancouver Speech Therapy, we value the quality of our services to ensure our clients improve their speech and language skills. SLP assistants are supervised/mentored by an SLP closely so they feel supported as they treat clients.

We require someone who is available on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for 8 hours each day. See below for required hours:

Saturday/Sunday: 9 - 5 pm or 10 - 6pm*

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday : 11 - 7 pm*

Thursday/Friday: Off*

Please note, initially the position will offer less hours and as the caseload builds the assistant be offered more hours. Hours will increase incrementally each week as kiddos are added to the caseload.

:

Provide 1-2 hour treatment sessions to clients in our clinic space equipped with needed toys

Under the supervision of a speech language pathologist, to provide services to children with language delays/developmental diagnoses

Regularly communicate with a speech and language pathologist about progress and/or concerns about clients

Document progress after every session with each client, detailing progress

Sanitize equipment before and after each home visit

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree/diploma or related coursework/experience Motivation to learn treatment strategies Time management and organizational skills Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to build rapport with clients Be able to commit for at least one year

What we provide:

1) Competitive wages 2) Training and mentoring program 3) Regular support and guidance from an SLP 4) Flexible hours 5) Weekly meetings to talk about client progress and to further support you as an SLP-A 6) Access to toys and subscriptions through Meadow Minds
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Benefits:

Extended health care
Application question(s):

Are you okay to commit to the required hours: Mon/Tues/Wed: 11 -7 and Sat/Sun: 9-5? Are you flexible with accepting less hours initially with the expectation that your caseload will eventually be full time hours? Do you have experience working with children with autism targetting behaviour and/or communication goals?
Work Location: In person