Job Description

Position # 9006566 (49493)

Expected Start Date: To be determined; Posted until filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Primary Health Care Services

City/Town: Regina

Department: Kids First - Child Care Administration

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 01, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Stats

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Speech Language Pathologist - Masters $43.309 to $52.958

Travel Required: Yes

Within a multidisciplinary team provides professional leadership as a speech and language pathologist in the development and process of clinical consultative services with the Kids First Program and the children and families they serve.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Master of Speech Language Pathology (SLP)

Licenses

• Licensed or eligible for licensure with Saskatchewan Association of Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists.

Experience

• Clinical experience in a child community setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of infant and preschool development
  • Knowledge of speech and language development and disorders
  • Knowledge of models of assessment and therapeutic interventions appropriate for the treatment of children's speech and language diagnoses and the inter-related emotional disturbances, learning disabilities, socialization and behavioral problems with at risk populations
  • Knowledge of aboriginal culture, values and traditions and their impact on accessing formal/mental health services
  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, the Family Services Act and the Saskatchewan Model of Recovery
  • Knowledge of community resources
• Skills:
  
  • Superior interpersonal skills
  • Strong organization and prioritization skills
  • Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong problem solving, conflict resolution and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated skill in mentoring, training and supervising speech and language pathologists and related disciplines
• Abilities:
  • Ability to assess and provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to the treatment of children's speech and language disorders/delays within the context of other mental health disorders and family functioning and demonstrated skill in conducting and monitoring individual, family and group treatment programs
  • Leadership abilities to develop and maintain consulting relationships within a multidisciplinary team, interagency programs and across the community of human services
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and independently to manage complex and multiple demands
  • Ability to design, conduct and evaluate educational and training opportunities related to speech and language disorders in preschool children to various targeted audiences
  • Ability to be self-directed and exercise independent decision-making in a community based environment
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a changing system
  • Ability to motivate clients
  • Ability to work under stress
  • Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Ability and willingness to travel, work evenings/weekends as required and maintain a valid drivers’ license

Other Information

• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
• This position is currently located at Al Ritchie Heritage Community Health Centre, 1550 - 14th Avenue (subject to change).
• Recruitment Incentive is available.
• Must have a valid drivers license and a vehicle available for work.
• Please provide a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.