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speech-language pathologist
Posted on October 28, 2024 by Employer details Starbright Children's Development Centre
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*Speech Language Pathologist - Fulltime* *Who We Are* Starbright Children?s Development Centre is situated in Kelowna, British Columbia, in the heart of the beautiful Okanagan Valley. The agency?s legacy was inspired by a group of parents and a local pediatrician who united to create an organization that had one goal in mind ? support for the achievement of family-centred goals in a safe and inclusive environment. Starbright?s history embraces fifty-eight years of family-centred practice staying true to its roots. Families are the heart of our agency. *Our Hiring Practices* Starbright is committed to hiring based on merit and encourages applications from all persons, congruent with the principles of the _Human Rights Code of British Columbia_. Hiring on merit ensures that we have a strong, neutral workforce that is able to provide excellent service to our clients. Our application and hiring processes are non-partisan, fair, consistent, and transparent. _We acknowledge with respect and humility the land on which we work is the unceded territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) People_ *About the Position * This posting period runs from October 28, 2024, and closes on November 13, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. It is a union position, requiring union membership enrolment, and follows the _Community Social Services General Collective Agreement._ Through a family centred, culturally safe, and trauma informed approach, the Speech-Language Pathologist screens, assesses, engages in direct intervention and provides consultation services to children from birth to kindergarten entry that experience speech, language, social/pragmatic, voice and fluency deficits. Specific areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, language delays, deaf or hard of hearing, and augmentative communication. Speech-Language services are provided to children from birth to kindergarten entry and promote functional skills that contribute to inclusion and engagement in ways that are purposeful to the family. Further details can be found in the Speech-language Pathologist job description. All new staff are provided with mentorship, and professional development is an ongoing component of the position. New grads are welcome to apply. *Range of Pay* The current rate of pay for this position ranges from $45.52 per hour up to $52.68 per hour as determined by union classification. Upon qualification, a benefit package will be offered. The position is up to thirty-five hours per week on a regular schedule, with a start date as negotiated. *Qualifications and Experience* Qualifications for the Speech Language Pathologist include but are not limited to: * A master?s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, with 2 years? recent related experience with children under the age of six preferred. * Current membership with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC * A current valid driver?s license and access to reliable transportation, properly insured for business * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with children and families. * Employment in this position is contingent upon a successful Criminal Record Check. As per the _Criminal Records Review Act_, ?Individuals working with children or vulnerable adults directly or potentially have unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults must authorize a Criminal Record Check for their employer or authorized organization.? * An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. For more details, please refer to the Speech Language Pathologist Job Description Please submit your letter of interest & resume to the attention of: Terri Nakayama, Human Resources Manager via email to humanresources@starbrightokanagan.ca We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45.52-$52.68 per hour Expected hours: 35 per week Benefits: * Company pension *- LocationKelowna, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$45.52 to $52.68HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
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