Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Temp Full-Time

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP)

Anticipated Start Date: October 21, 2024 (or date mutually agreeable)

Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2025 (or return of incumbent)

Assignment: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

FTE: Temporary 1.0 FTE – Lethbridge Office (exact locations TBD)

Southwest Collaborative Support Services (SWCSS) is a collaborative partnership supporting children/youth and families. Partners worked together under the previous RCSD framework since 2013 and launched SWCSS in August of 2020 to continue to support the needs of students across the region. Further information about SWCSS can be found on our website.

As a regional therapist, you will provide clinical professional practice both independently and as a part of a collaborative team. You will be offering services within a full scope of practice including: health promotion, identification, assessment, intervention, and case management. You will participate in planning, coordination and delivery of rehabilitation services in collaboration with students, families, healthcare professionals and other partners. You will use your expertise to inform ongoing quality improvement, service integration, and program development. Applications are invited for the following positions:

As an ideal candidate for the team, you are energetic and enjoy working with students from Early Learning through to Grade 12. You will work collaboratively to integrate student programming with other disciplines and including students with visual and/or hearing impairments. These positions will appeal to those who are comfortable with change, enjoy a challenge, and seek opportunities for creativity.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

• Work schedule will follow the school calendar with Christmas, Easter and summer break observed and is based on a 35-hours work week
• Regional team members will be provided with laptop, cell phone and a small supply budget
• Service will be provided by a combination of in-person and virtual delivery. Travel costs will be reimbursed based on SWCSS approved rates
• Specific service priorities will be determined by school division partners funding the services. Service priorities are likely to be focused at the top tiers of intervention

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• SLP: Completion of Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Active or eligible registration and practice permit with respective regulatory College
• Experience working with a school age population
• Class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle in order to ensure and maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment, applicants who are offered employment must provide:
• A police information check; including Vulnerable Sector Check from Police Services or an RCMP detachment that does not have any charges or convictions.
• A satisfactory Intervention Record Check from Alberta Children’s Services.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• FTE annual salary ranges between $89,860 – $99,319 depending on experience with the same salary grid utilized for all therapy positions.
  • Salary is based on 10 months of work paid over 12 months.
• ASEBP benefits are available for positions more than 0.5 FTE
• LAPP pension is available for positions more than 0.8 FTE

BENEFITS:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Vision care

SCHEDULE:

• Monday to Friday

WORK LOCATION:

• Hybrid remote/in Lethbridge, AB, T1H 5S1

In order to maintain a safe and secure working environment, applicants new to Southwest Collaborative Support Services (SWCSS) must provide:

• Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment;
• Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document must be in current legal name. Name on SIN card/document must match your Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check;
• Government issued ID - valid driver's license, valid passport or Nexus card.

To apply for this opportunity please complete an application through the Palliser School Division recruitment portal. For more information, please send inquiries to Jodi Carmichael – jodi@swcss.ca

Please ensure you attach the following documentation to your application:

• Cover letter directed to Jodi Carmichael, SWCSS Coordinator ;
• Resume summarizing training and experience;
• Copy of your most recent evaluation;
• Minimum of three professional references.

We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the superintendent or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.