Job Description
Side by Side Therapy is currently looking for skilled individuals to fill part-time Speech-Language Pathologist positions in Toronto. This position is an ongoing independent contractor position.
S-LPs will work one-on-one with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (or other developmental disabilities) and their families, in the children’s home delivering evidence-based intervention.
Responsibilities:
- Providing assessment in a home setting based on presenting impairment or diagnosis using standardized assessment tools.
- Designing a treatment plan using evidence-based information, relevant best practice guidelines, and clinical expertise.
- Actively engaging clients, families, and caregivers to address client-centered goals.
- Actively engaging in client/family coaching.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention, client's response, and progress toward achieving goals.
- Providing evidence-based assessment and intervention using SMART goals.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Registration with CASLPO.
- Excellent assessment and intervention skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team with other disciplines.
- Experience providing home-based services.
- Excellent communication and analytic skills, with strong organizational abilities.
- Proof of professional liability insurance.
- Vulnerable Sector Check.
- 2-3 years of experience is preferred.
Benefits:
- On-site parking.
- Flexible hours and scheduling.
- Weekly pay.
- Minimal travel time between clients.
- Ongoing support, learning, and room to grow both professionally and financially.
- Annual Bonuses.
About Side by Side Therapy
We understand that Parents of children with autism or other special needs often have a very difficult time understanding their child’s challenging behaviour. We create specialized, function-based interventions that teach the skills necessary to reduce and replace these behaviours. As a result, the family achieves an improved quality of life.
Side by Side Therapy offers the following services:
- Comprehensive ABA Programs
- Focused ABA Programs
- Parent/Caregiver Coaching
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Occupational Therapy
- Behaviour Consultation
- Social Skills Training
- Mentorship and Supervision
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about Side by Side Therapy please visit our website at www.sidebysidetherapy.ca