G.R.l.T. Calgary Society is a long-standing program of excellence, meeting the diverse needs of preschool children with developmental disabilities in and around the Calgary area. This Alberta Education funded program provides specialized and individualized home, school and community-based education. The GRIT team includes OT, PT, SLP, Teacher, Vision Support Facilitator.

GRIT Calgary Society is presently looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team in September 2024. This position is 20 hours per week and will follow the CBE school year, September 2024- June 2025. Salary will be comparable with CHRA scales.

Job responsibilities include:
Assessment, intervention, and consultation with children who have a range of difficulties including, but not limited to: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Neuromotor and Neuromuscular disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and children who are medically fragile.
Support members of the child's team to build their capacity to support the needs and programming of the children on your caseload.
Support families with strategies and recommendations that support the child's language delay.
Participate in IPP meetings and work collaboratively with other members of the team.
Regularly complete therapy notes, monitor goals and complete reports as required and maintain the required standard of ACSLPA
Implementation of SLP programs during home and preschool visits, in consultation with parents and Child Development Specialists.

Qualifications needed:
Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
Registered with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists (ACSLPA)
minimum of 3 years of pediatric experience
experience working with children with special needs
strong written and verbal communication skills
personal vehicle for travel within Calgary and to neighboring communities
a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

Please send your resume to:

Paula Carby

Executive Director G.R.I.T. Calgary Society

For more information about our program please visit

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: From $47.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
Schedule:
Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:
Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
Speech Language-Pediatric: 3 years (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2024-10-30
Expected start date: 2024-09-30