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Company Introduction
The Speech & Stuttering Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with speech and stuttering challenges. Our treatment approaches are founded upon more than 30 years of research and clinical experience in the areas of stuttering and motor speech disorders.
The mandate of The Speech & Stuttering Institute is three-fold: To provide clinical service, to educate and train professionals throughout the province, and to engage in cutting edge research to unearth the root causes of speech related challenges in order to find the most effective treatment methods.
We have been recognized by the Ontario government as a “Centre of Training and Development.” This is a result of the Institute’s many years of conducting research to inform our evidence-based speech and stuttering therapy programs.
Our treatments have been published in professional journals and textbooks and we are involved in the training of students and Speech-Language Pathologists across the province.
For more information, visit www.speechandstuttering.com
Job Introduction
6-week summer position at The Speech & Stuttering Institute (30 hours/week @ $15.00 hour). To be eligible for a CSJ position, candidates must:
– be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;
– be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
– have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Major Responsibilities:
There are two components to this position. The first is to assist with the delivery of an intensive 3-week group treatment program for children who stutter. The candidate must be available from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM (plus 2 additional hours for preparation and review) daily, Monday-Friday, from July 4th-22nd, 2022. Training and orientation will take place in the week preceding the program start date (approximately 2 hours).
Who is best suited for this role?
This position is equivalent to hands-on training to a recent graduate from a Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Program who is planning to register with CASLPO and who has a special interest in SSI’s patient population(s) and would like to develop the skills necessary to work with individuals with motor speech and/or stuttering needs once registered. This position would also be appropriate for youth who are considering a career in Speech-Language Pathology, including those who would like gain first-hand experience before applying to or starting a Master’s Program in the field.
Skills/Experience required:
A passion for working with children
A keen interest in speech and language therapy/work/services
Excellent communication and note-taking skills (written and spoken)
Knowledge and experience working with Zoom and Microsoft Word
The candidate must have access to a computer with working audio/video and a strong & reliable internet connection; familiarity with the Zoom platform and excellent computer skills are required.
Other Skills/experience preferred:
Undergraduate degree in Speech Language Pathology or related fields
Tasks and responsibilities will include:
1. Participate in treatment sessions to support client practice of fluency skills.
2. Develop activities to engage children between the ages of 9-14 years old.
3. Provide children with opportunities to use fluency skills in natural situations.
4.Support the Primary Clinician during sessions and perform assigned tasks.
5.Independently practice fluency skills to increase accurate use of the skills during clinical sessions.
6. Proficiency in using virtual platforms and capable technologically.
The candidate will have the opportunity to develop several skills, including:
1. Gain an understanding of the treatment provided to School-Aged children who stutter
2. Learn the principles of an intensive fluency treatment program for School-Aged children who stutter
3. Small group management skills
4. How to develop age-appropriate communication activities
5. Understand the role a Speech-Language Pathologist
6. Develop professional behaviour and skills necessary in a (virtual) clinical environment
Following the 3-week intensive group therapy program, the Speech Therapy Assistant will work with the Speech-Language Pathologists and Clinical Administrator at SSI to support client services. Depending on the candidate’s knowledge and experience with the setting, responsibilities may include: prepare clinic documents for client and clinician record-keeping, help with scheduling, observe client sessions (with consent) to contribute to documentation of treatment planning and progress monitoring, prepare materials/activities for in-person or virtual client sessions, carry out supervised speech practice activities, carry out IPAC procedures for a safe and healthy clinical environment, research and summarize contemporary published literature on motor speech and fluency assessment and treatment to share with clients, families, clinicians, and the public.
Work Environment
– Partially/fully remote work from home
– Potential for on-site office work
– Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination required for any on-site work
– Police vulnerable sector check required
How To Apply
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Elissa Flagg, Interim Clinical & Executive Director, The Speech & Stuttering Institute (elissaf speechandstuttering com)
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 weeks
Salary: $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff and speech therapy clients are required to wear a mask when in the office.
Application deadline: 2022-05-31
Expected start date: 2022-07-04
