Job Description

TELUS Health and LifeWorks have recently come together to leverage the power of technology and our caring cultures to further progress our shared goal of building a healthier and friendlier future for all. As a global-leading health and well-being provider \xe2\x80\x93 encompassing physical, mental and financial health \xe2\x80\x93 TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees.TELUS Health Children SupportMississauga, ONPermanent, part-time (3 days/week)At Children Support, we help children & youth reach their potential with a multidisciplinary team of therapists & educators. Our services for children and teens provide expertise in neurodevelopmental disorders, including ASD, ADD/ADHD, and global developmental delays.Our Mississauga clinic has an opportunity for a permanent, part-time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with experience providing speech, swallowing, and voice services to a pediatric population.Why Join TELUS Health:A benefit plan that fits your individual or family needs, from your first day of employmentA generous paid vacation policy and additional well-being days to support a work-life balancePaid professional development days and clinical supervision to support your growthPension plan to help you reach your retirement goalsOne volunteering day/year to support a cause that\'s important to youA work culture dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and increasing access to quality careResponsibilities:Assessment: Conduct a comprehensive assessment to evaluate the child\'s communication abilities, including speech, language, and social communication skills.Developing Treatment Plans: Based on the assessment results, the SLP will create a customized treatment plan that targets the specific communication challenges of the child. The plan may include goals related to speech production, language comprehension and expression, social communication, and pragmatic skills.Speech and Language Therapy: Direct client therapy sessions to address the child\'s speech and language difficulties. This may involve activities and exercises to improve articulation, phonological skills, vocabulary development, sentence structure, and pragmatic language skills.Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): For children with limited verbal communication skills, the speech therapist may introduce and implement AAC systems, such as picture exchange communication systems (PECS), sign language, or assistive technology devices, to enhance their ability to express themselves.Social Communication Skills: The SLP will work on improving the child\'s ability to initiate and maintain conversations, understand non-verbal cues, take turns, and engage in appropriate social interactions.Parent and Caregiver Education: The SLP will provide guidance and support to parents and caregivers, helping them understand the child\'s communication challenges and teaching them strategies to facilitate communication at home and in other environments.Collaborating with Other Professionals: Working part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with other professionals such as occupational therapists, psychologists, and Behavioural Therapists to provide comprehensive support to children with a range of needs.Qualifications:Registration with College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO),Master\'s degree in Speech Language Pathology or a health related field,Minimum 2 years of pediatric, in-center or school-based rehabilitation service experience preferred,Experience w. non-verbal learners and communication devices is required,Clear vulnerable sector check is required,Demonstrated experience and desire to work within an interdisciplinary team.Where permitted by law, company employees must be fully immunized to access a TELUS Health office or customer premises.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies\xe2\x80\x99 Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.

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