Job Description

As an Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) at Monarch House you will support the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) team in progressing patient goals. You will work primarily with school aged children but may also work with pre-school children or adults. Interaction with patients and families may be virtual or face to face. You will follow the programming developed by the SLP and will be directly and indirectly supervised by the SLP on a regular basis.

Salary: $23-25 per hour
Work Schedule:

• Monday to Saturday, between 8:30am to 6:45pm

Work Setting: Clinic and community-based

Take an inside look at what you will do each day:

• Assist in the implementation of recommendations of the SLP treatment plan and carry out treatment sessions based on the specific therapy goals established by the supervising SLP
• Understand treatment objectives and stay within those objectives until the treatment program is changed or modified by the supervising SLP
• Determine the need for and/or develop intervention materials for additional intervention from the supervising SLP
• Document treatment sessions by writing progress notes that reflect patient performance and behaviours as well as any other relevant information, ensuring all documentation is aligned with the CBI standards
• Contribute to excellence in the patient and stakeholder experience, as well as the team through collaboration and maintenance of professional relationships, which do not exceed the support personnel’s role and professional boundaries
• Elicit, collect and record patient response data. Maintain confidentiality of all patient, family and significant others’ personal health information and other information disclosed during intervention

Here is what you will need to be successful

• Secondary courses in linguistics or language development
• Post Graduate Certificate in Communicative Disorders an asset
• Able to manage time effectively, independent, flexible, and open to community-based work
• A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle for daily use
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of community experience is an asset
• Experience with virtual care an asset

What can Monarch House offer you

We are proud of our friendly environment, supportive leadership and the knowledgeable team members who make it all possible. That is why we do everything we can to show our appreciation. Our training, mentoring and education programs will provide you with opportunities for continued learning, support, and guidance whenever you need it.

• Competitive compensation
• Supervision hours for aspiring and provisionally registered clinicians
• Access to mentorship, premium resources, and subscriptions for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (if eligible)
• Flexible work options: choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day work week (for clinicians only)
• Seamlessly move to different clinic locations across Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia
• Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians
• Enjoy Paid Time Off and Wellness Days (pro-rated for hourly staff)
• Exclusive unlimited employee discounts (e.g. hotels, cinema tickets, Apple products and more)
• Mileage covered (for float staff and clinicians travelling to multiple centers and/or the community)

Meet your Monarch House team

Established in 2009 in British Columbia as an interdisciplinary treatment centre for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, Monarch House has now expanded its geographic network and services to include the full range of services for individuals with academic, behaviour, communication, learning, motor, physical, speech, social and vocational needs.

Monarch House is a dynamic team of professionals providing challenging career opportunities and fulfilling roles in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Our professional staff work collaboratively and/or individually with each client and specifically tailor services to their needs. Our services can be provided in our centres, at clients’ homes and schools, in the community, and in specialized housing settings. Working with the fields’ thought leaders, we conduct our own research and are committed to continuous learning to provide the most effective treatments possible.

Monarch House is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Monarch House, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels a true sense of belonging and is supported to fully participate as their whole selves. We recognize that each individual may have unique needs, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments and accommodations upon request for any interview, meeting, event, or training program.

If there is anything we can do to support your full participation and engagement, we encourage you to let us know. Your experience, comfort, and ability to fully belong are important to us.

AI Use in Recruitment and Applicant Screening

We confirm that AI is not used to screen or evaluate applicants. While Monarch House encourages and supports the use of AI to streamline administrative tasks, we believe a human-centered focus on recruiting talented individuals is at the core of cultivating a work environment where everyone belongs. As such, all applications are reviewed by knowledgeable team members who understand the role and what success looks like in the position, to ensure fair and thorough hiring practices that consider individual knowledge, skills and abilities.

Important Information About Recruitment Communications

Be cautious of scam emails. Monarch House will only communicate with candidates using corporate email addresses ending in @monarchhouse.ca or @applytojob.com. If initial contact is made through Indeed or other job platforms, communication will transition to our corporate email shortly after.