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Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist works as part of the Communication and Writing Aids (CWAS) program. CWAS is an interdisciplinary team comprised of speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, communicative disorders assistants and assistive technology consultants, working collaboratively with clients, their families and community partners to provide augmentative and alternative communication assessment/intervention. Services are provided at Holland Bloorview, in client homes and in the community. CWAS is an Expanded-Level Clinic (designated by the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) to provide specialized assessment and training for children and youth with complex communication and/or writing needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides consultation, evaluation, assessment, intervention and counselling to clients and families, and community partners about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
- Works collaboratively to ensure the client and/or family is central to all planning, assessment and intervention
- Uses appropriate standardized tests and outcome measures in clinical practice
- Uses non-standard assessment tools/forms, models and frameworks, when appropriate
- Makes appropriate referrals to other services, agencies, etc.
- Incorporates goal setting in discussion with family/client
- Adapts approach to changing needs of clients and families
- Integrates partner communication strategies for use with families and clients with complex communication and access needs
- Demonstrate familiarity with current augmentative communication technologies and software systems
- Keeps family/client informed of progress and of any changes in plan
- Adheres to Centre/professional charting guidelines
- As an Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Authorizer, the clinician ensures compliance and familiarity with ADP program and administration policies, eligibility, and responsibilities as outlined by the Ministry of Health's ADP Authorizer Roles & Responsibilities Administrative Manual and related Communication Aids Policy and Administration Manuals.
- Demonstrates familiarity with current literature, issues and trends of practice
- Utilize the teaching/learning process to provide new knowledge, education and best practices, both formal and informal, to clients/families, colleagues, students, and other professionals within the organization and the community
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices
- Supports the supervision of student clinicians
- Work collaboratively with Communicative Disorder Assistants (CDAs) supportive personnel as appropriate
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology
- Current registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
- Individual Authorizer certified or awaiting IA approval from the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) to prescribe communication aids
- Minimum of one year work experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
- Experience in the field of Augmentative and Alternative Communication highly preferred
- Previous pediatric clinical related experience preferred
- Completion of the Foundations in AAC: An interprofessional course would be an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, members of the interdisciplinary care team and community partners.
- Demonstrates flexibility and co-operation in dealing with change
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team
- Must have access to a reliable vehicle
