Job Description

Speech-Language Assistant (SLA)

Part-time Position | Merritt, BC | 2-3 days per week with room for growth

Are you looking to be part of a supportive team and do work that matters?

Join

Flourish

, a growing practice providing high-quality, in-person speech-language services to schools and early childhood programs in small communities across the Interior of BC.

What We Offer

At Flourish, you'll be supported every step of the way. We provide coaching, mentorship, and access to high-quality resources to help you feel confident in your role. You'll gain experience in collaborative, community-based practice while working closely with a registered Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).

We believe in creating strong partnerships with families, educators, and communities so services are responsive, respectful, and effective.

Your Role

As a Speech-Language Assistant, you will work under the supervision of a registered SLP to help children build their speech, language, and literacy skills. Your work will include:

Implementing therapy plans in schools with students (1:1 or small groups) Preparing and organizing materials and resources (digital and print) Collaborating with the SLP to ensure therapy goals are appropriate and well-targeted Bringing creativity and enthusiasm to sessions to keep students engaged Tracking and documenting student progress through accurate data collection Staying within the scope of practice of an SLA and knowing when to defer to the SLP Participating in professional learning opportunities to grow your skills

Who We Are

We're a team of passionate therapists with experience working alongside First Nations schools and community programs. Our work is rooted in

collaborative practice

, with a strong focus on building local capacity to ensure services are both relevant and meaningful.

We use

innovative tools and well-developed resources

to deliver effective support in rural and remote settings. Our therapy models are designed to align with the values and needs of the communities we serve. We ground our work in

current best practices

and collaborate with partners to ensure our services are

culturally safe and responsive

.

What You'll Love

The

support and guidance of an experienced, connected team

Access to high-quality materials, resources, and professional guidance Ongoing opportunities for

professional development

A strong sense of purpose and connection through community-based work

Who You Are

Passionate about providing high-quality, student-centred speech-language services Flexible, curious, and eager to continue growing your skills Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Mindful of cultural safety in health and education Basic tech skills with an openness to using innovative tools to support students A successful graduate of a Speech-Language Assistants program

Qualifications & Skills

Graduate of a Speech-Language Assistant program (or equivalent education/experience) Experience working with preschool and/or school-aged children Knowledge of speech-language development and/or linguistics (an asset) Driver's licence and reliable vehicle Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Interested? Let's connect.

We'd love to chat more about the work we do and how you might fit into our team. Reach out to Stephanie at stephanie.gould.slp@gmail.com --we're happy to answer questions and tell you more!

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual
Contract length: 2.5 months

Pay: $30.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person