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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