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The MLTC Office of Education is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to fill a term contract position for the remainder of the 2015-16 school year. The successful candidate will work closely with and form an integral part of the MLTC Student Services team. This position will focus on collaboration and consultation with ten (10) schools in providing supports and programming.
Duties Include:
- Use a variety of formal and informal tests and procedures to assess and identify language, speech, voice, resonance, fluency and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement treatment plans; provide consultation and intervention services.
- Counsel clients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders.
- Design and employ augmentative and alternative communication strategies and devices.
- Consult with others (i.e. educators, caregivers) regarding speech and language stimulation, communication strategies, and teaching strategies for children and adults who have communication disorders.
- Consult with and advise other health professionals.
- Educate and supervise students, professionals and support personnel in a variety of work settings.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to assess and treat clients.
- Participate in research and public education activities.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in the area of responsibility; must be a member of and licensed with the Saskatchewan Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (SASLPA).
- Willing to travel extensively to the First Nation Communities with possible overnight stays; work within a team setting and independently.
- Excellent communication skills (Verbal/Written); decision making skills; professional judgment skills: and organizational/time-management skills.
For more information, please contact Heather Merasty, Superintendent of Education @ (306) 236-5654 or refer to the MLTC Website @ mltc.ca