Speech Language Pathologist, Augmentative Communication Consultation Service - Regular Full Time - York Region

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Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Healths core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage

• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard

• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Job closing date: May 26, 2026

Oak Valley Health, Child Development Programs, has a partnership with the Childrens Treatment Network (CTN).

The CTN Augmentative Communication Consultation Service (ACCS) program facilitates the communication of children and youth up to their 19th birthday (21, if they are attending school and were referred prior to their 19th birthday) residing in Simcoe County or York Region whose speech does not meet all of their communication needs. The mission is to promote and enhance the communication ability and overall quality of life of children and youth with complex communication needs. ACCS is one of Ontarios General Level Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Clinics. The ACCS team acts as a cohesive, collaborative, inter-professional team to support the AAC needs of clients and their local Child and Family Teams.

We are hiring for the CTN ACCS in York Region.

The responsibilities will include:
Conduct assessment and goal setting, along with the childs team, that will meet the communication needs of the child or youth
As appropriate, prescribe eligible communication devices as part of CTNs authorized Assistive Devices Program Clinic.
Prepare assessment, consultation, and discharge reports as per CTN ACCS documentation guidelines
Provide coaching to parents and members of the child and family team in order to support the use of AAC tools and strategies within every day routines/environments
Provide consultation across environments (i.e., home, in-clinic, school, daycare, community, special programs such as ABA) based on clients communication goals
Provide training opportunities for parents, professionals, community partners, etc. to continue to build local AAC capacity
Participate in the supervision of ACCS Communicative Disorders Assistant(s)
Liaise with external health agencies, school boards and childrens mental health agencies
Attend scheduled ACCS prescription reviews (twice monthly), CTN AAC professional development days (twice yearly), clinical team meetings, and provincial AAC rounds (twice yearly)
Take an active role in performing and maintaining professional practice standards, guidelines and activities
Travel throughout York Region required

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters Degree in Speech Pathology
Registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
Previous experience dealing with paediatric populations would be a definite asset
Experience working with children with special needs, including children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication is an asset
Individual Authorizer (IA) qualification is preferred
Ability to offer services in more than one language is highly preferred
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the team
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle required
Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.

Work Schedule:

Schedule:
Monday-Friday
Business hours with occasional evening work
Location: York Region

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

Range:

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontarios leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and childrens services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

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Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canadas most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

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