Speech Therapist (Part-time)

Transform Lives with CPRI!

Join our Home Visiting Program for Infants as an experienced Speech-Language Therapist. Provide trauma-informed, evidence-based services in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. Make a real impact on children and their families.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As part of our 15-person Home Visiting Program for Infants team, your daily activities will vary based on client needs.

You can expect to:
• Conduct specialized clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Administer standardized assessments and interpret clinical data.
• Lead consultations with families, schools, and community agencies.
• Document and report on client progress.
• Develop and deliver educational programs for clinicians and community providers.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
• Travel regularly to provide in-home services.

Note: This is a temporary, part-time position working 29 hours per week. The weekly pay will be pro-rated based on part-time hours, ranging from $1,160.30 to $1,389.42.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a recognized university.
• Current registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
• Valid Ontario ‘G' Driver's license.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and ability to travel.

Speech-language pathology and technical knowledge

• Expertise in speech-language pathology with children and youth facing complex mental health and developmental challenges.
• Clinical experience with pediatric speech-language pathology assessment tools and techniques.
• Willingness to obtain additional training in areas like alternative and augmentative communication, feeding and swallowing, parent/caregiver coaching, autism, developmental disabilities, selective mutism, and phonological awareness.
• Note: Qualification as an Assistive Device Program (ADP) authorizer is an asset. Preference is given to those with specialized experience in Speech-Language Pathology.

Consultation and interpersonal skills

• Ability to provide consultation on relevant legislation, ministry policies, and procedures.
• Understanding of cultural and human diversity principles to support client needs, and ability to work within transdisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary teams.
• Interpersonal, collaborative, and consultation skills to work with professionals, staff, and community representatives.
• Ability to engage with children, youth, families, and community service providers to develop agreement on clinical approaches, interventions, and recommendations.

Analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to coordinate information, collect data, and conduct analysis to develop and monitor client support plans.
• Ability to gather relevant information for assessments and treatment needs and produce relevant reports.
• Ability to manage information and data from various sources and prioritize workload within timelines.
• Proficiency in standard computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Communication Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills to prepare reports and materials.
• Ability to relate to a variety of people and adapt to different roles.
• Skills to interview clients to complete assessment tools and documentation.
• Presentation skills to effectively communicate with clients, families, and community service providers.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you're excited about this position and meet the mandatory requirements, but not all of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What we offer

We are a supportive, and compassionate team of health professionals at CPRI. As a Speech Therapist, you'll play a crucial role in transforming lives of individuals in our Home Visiting programs. Bob Rabaey, will be your direct manager. He fosters a flexible, supportive working environment while giving team members the freedom to shape their roles to be as meaningful and impactful as possible.

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.
We offer:
• A career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• Flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• Many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups