Speech Language Pathologist

Description:

Nurture Learning and Development is a non-profit society. Our mission is to provide outstanding, innovative developmental support to children and their families through direct service provision, and professional development. We work with a wide children and families and providing a range of interdisciplinary services from infancy to school age.

At Nurture Learning and Development we are committed to ongoing professional development, and to providing a dynamic and engaging workplace for exceptional therapists. We are a positive, supportive, and fun loving workplace. We provide a mix of community based services in homes and daycares, and clinic based services in our beautiful new East Vancouver clinic.

The Opportunity:

• Working alongside occupational therapists and therapy assistants, you will provide a range of comprehensive supports for young children with a variety of developmental needs. You will have opportunities to work on everything from early social engagement, speech, language, and AAC, to emotional regulation and executive functioning.
• Be one of first therapists in the country - and the world! to learn the JASPER therapy approach (Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation: Kasari, Gulsrud, Shire & Strawbridge, 2021).
• Collaborate with your SLP, OT, and therapy assistant colleagues on a daily basis.
• Act as a guide for families navigating the process of diagnosis and supporting their child.
• Develop and practice your skills in parent coaching, and training therapy assistants and other support staff.
• Have regular ongoing support from Nurture Directors.

Candidates must meet criteria for licensure with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia, and have significant experience and interest in pediatric populations.

Requirements:

• The ability to quickly develop warm and caring professional relationships with clients and their families, Nurture staff, and community partners.
• High level of analytical and clinical problem solving skill.
• Strong understanding of the principles of evidence-based practice, and the ability to assess and interpret scientific literature.
• Strong understanding of child development across domains.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A strong desire to develop leadership skills and work collaboratively with a team.