Speech Language Pathologist, Augmentative Communication Consultation Service - Part Time Temporary (Until Approxi. March 2027) - York Region at Oakvalleyhealth
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario's leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patie
Requirements
You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
Job closing date: May 26, 2026
Oak Valley Health, Child Development Programs, has a partnership with the Children's Treatment Network (CTN).
We are hiring for the CTN ACCS in York Region.
The responsibilities will include:
Conduct assessment and goal setting, along with the child's team, that will meet the communication needs of the child or youth
As appropriate, prescribe eligible communication devices as part of CTN's authorized Assistive Devices Program Clinic.
Prepare assessment, consultation, and discharge reports as per CTN ACCS documentation guidelines
Provide coaching to parents and members of the child and family team in order to support the use of AAC tools and strategies within every day routines/environments
Provide consultation across environments (i.e., home, in-clinic, school, daycare, community, special programs such as ABA) based on client's communication goals
Provide training opportunities for parents, professionals, community partners, etc. to continue to build local AAC capacity
Participate in the supervision of ACCS Communicative Disorders Assistant(s)
Liaise with external health agencies, school boards and children's mental health agencies
Attend scheduled ACCS prescription reviews (twice monthly), CTN AAC professional development days (twice yearly), clinical team meetings, and provincial AAC rounds (twice yearly)
Take an active role in performing and maintaining professional practice standards, guidelines and activities
Travel throughout York Region required
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Speech Pathology
Registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
Previous experience dealing with paediatric populations would be a definite asset
Experience working with children with special needs, including children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication is an asset
Individual Authorizer (IA) qualification is preferred
Ability to offer services in more than one language is highly preferred
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the team
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle required
Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
Work Schedule:
Schedule:
Monday-Friday
Business hours with occasional evening work
Location: York Region
Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.
Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.
Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.
Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.
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