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Step by Step Early Intervention Society is a charitable organization providing exceptional early childhood education, therapeutic and family supports for developmentally delayed and disabled children and their families.
We value:
Inclusion – We foster an environment where all people and abilities are valued.
Acceptance – We acknowledge each journey is unique and support every family with empathy and compassion.
Integrity – We build our community on the foundations of respect, honesty, and accountability.
Expertise – We engage accredited professionals to infuse industry best practices and experience into all aspects of our programming.
Heart – We provide services with care, considering the needs of the whole family as we walk alongside.
Position Summary
We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and neurodivergent affirming Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. The successful candidate will work in-home with clients that are accessing services through Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) to promote their communication, speech, language, and social skills. Clients span in age from 2-7 years with a range of diagnoses, including but not limited to, autism spectrum disorder and cerebral palsy. Services are provided in Calgary, with daytime hours and/or early evening session available dependent on the contract.
Responsibilities
Provide evidenced-based in-home intervention and consults with a family-centered care approach
Communicate and collaborate effectively with an inter-disciplinary team
Work within the parameters of FSCD model
Implement therapeutic interventions and techniques aimed at improving speech, language, communication, and social interactions.
Communicate effectively with families and caregivers to provide support, guidance, and feedback.
Modify strategies to meet the varied needs of the children, families, and other members of the team.
Provide education and training to families and caregivers on speech and language activities and strategies to facilitate progress.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of assessment results, goals, strategies, progress notes, and year end summaries.
Ensure hour tracking is current and accurate.
Stay informed about current research, best practices, and advances in pediatric speech-language pathology through continuing education, workshops, and professional conferences.
Maintain license and certification requirements, adhering to ethical standards and guidelines set forth by the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).
Qualifications/Required
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Registered member, in good standing with the ACSLPA.
Specialization or experience in pediatric speech-language pathology preferred.
Familiarity with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, families, and a multidisciplinary team.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to positively impact the lives of the families we serve.
Valid Alberta driver’s license, access to a vehicle during work hours, and willingness to drive to homes throughout Calgary.
Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check.
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Day time hours
Supportive work environment
Casual dress