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ABOUT US

Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency providing a wide range of exceptional programs and services that improve the mental, social and physical health of infants, children and youth from the pre-natal stage to age 29, and their families.  With a range of community, residential and treatment services, we build strength and resilience through equitable, accessible, client-driven services, system leadership and advocacy. We provide individual, group and family interventions that include mental health counselling, autism services, education, outreach and referral, early intervention, day treatment and community support. In its Lead Agency role, Strides Toronto collaborates with 24 publicly funded infant, child and youth mental health (ICYMH) core service providers to design and implement system-level improvements that promote access, responsive service delivery and experience, and positive mental health outcomes for young people and families across Toronto's diverse communities. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to visit our website at www.stridestoronto.ca

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Speech and Language Pathologist provides a range of high-quality clinical services to children and caregivers, as well as refer to and consult with other professionals with the purpose of helping children achieve their optimal communication potential. Provide clinical supervision to Supportive Personnel (i.e., Communicative Disorders Assistants).

Salary range:     $78,817 to $88,741 per annum 

This position is represented by OPSEU local 567.

This is a full-time contract position until March 31, 2025.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• We provide a hybrid work model.
• We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
• We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive.
• We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
• We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide a range of high-quality clinical services to children from birth to school entry, and their caregivers, to support and promote the development of the children’s communication skills:
  1. Conduct informal and formal assessments.
  2. Counsel caregivers regarding assessment results, and others as directed by the family, to inform and educate about areas of concern and recommendations.
  3. Establish service delivery plan and intervention goals and modify plan/ goals as needed to ensure provision of appropriate services.
  4. Provide direct intervention on an individual or group basis, both of which include parent coaching components.
  5. Make recommendations and referrals to clients and their families to other community programs and professionals, coordinate services for children with multiple needs, and consult to other professionals.
  6. Conduct educational workshops for parents/ caregivers on pertinent speech and language topics.
• Supervise the clinical work of support personnel. 
• Deliver Preschool Speech and Language Program services within the local community to ensure easily accessible, high-quality services to our clients, and to build community capacity for promoting speech and language development and early identification of communication delays.
• Complete all job-related administrative duties in a timely manner. 
• Liaise with PSL staff from other geographic services areas and other Strides staff to participate in the development and promotion of PSL initiatives.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities to ensure provision of up-to-date service delivery approaches.
• Actively participate in implementing the organization’s policy on health and safety program 

THE “MUST HAVES”

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role: 

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Registered and in good standing with College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
• Awareness of the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
• An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health.
• Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of  imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.

THE ‘NICE TO HAVES’

While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• 2 years of experience working as a speech-language pathologist is an asset.
• Previous experience working in a Preschool Speech and Language program is an asset.
• Previous experience providing clinical services to children within the 0-school age entry range, low and/or high tech AAC systems, and/or with social communication differences are assets.
• Certified to run More Than Words and/or It Takes Two to Talk – Hanen Parent Program®
• Functional computer and client information system knowledge.
• Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.

BEFORE STARTING WITH US

As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:

• A Vulnerable Sector police check.
• A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto.  The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.   

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is July 26, 2024. 

Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to  increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.  

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.