Centre for Autism Services Alberta is growing! We are looking for a PUF – Speech-Language Pathologist Position for Edmonton.
Position:
This is a part-time position, 10 month contract.
The Centre for Autism Services Alberta (CFASA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children, teens, and young adults with autism. Established in 1997, CFASA has grown to offer a wide range of services to autistic individuals and their families and is the only accredited autism service provider in Alberta. Our mission is to provide comprehensive and innovative supports and services to those affected by autism.
The people we serve come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to empower autistic individuals and their families to thrive, you will find a great career at CFASA. We welcome the unique contributions future staff can bring in terms of education, opinions, neurodiversity, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, color, religion, different abilities, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
As the Speech-Language Pathologist, you will develop, plan and implement communication programs in the classroom. You will address speech, social communication, language, and play skills, providing both individual and group interventions. Additional, you will contribute to the training of staff, families and community members.
As an SLP with CFASA, you will receive:
- a competitive salary, generous benefits package, paid vacation, and RSP match.
- a flexible Monday to Friday work schedule with opportunity to bank time for additional days off.
- opportunities to work from home when services can be provided online.
- a continuous learning environment with paid professional development.
- the opportunity to learn how to play and engage with children.
- access to a resource library including SLP assessments, AAC devices and programs, and toys/games to support your work.
- a supportive onboarding process with ongoing mentorship including joint visits with your supervisors and peers.
- the opportunity to work with an amazing team!
- a signing and retention bonus.
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Responsibilities:
- Registered Speech and Language Pathologist.
- Member of Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
- Knowledge of Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI) and other autism-specific strategies (preferred).
- Experience providing consultation in various settings (home, community, school).
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Crisis assessment and intervention skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Clean criminal record and child welfare checks.
- Valid certification in Child and Infant CPR and First Aid.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Effective organizational, decision-making, and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Current professional liability insurance
- Clean Criminal Record Check (reimbursed by CFASA)
- Clean Child Intervention Check (reimbursed by CFASA)
- Valid certification in Child and Infant CPR and First Aid (reimbursed by CFASA)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $43.38 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Master’s Degree
Apply with resume / CV and cover letter to:
Susan Gynane, Human Resources Director
sgynane@centreforautism.ab.ca
website: https://centreforautism.ab.ca/
