Position:
This is a Full-time permanent position.
The Centre for Autism Services Alberta (CFASA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children, teens, and young adults with autism. Established in 1997, the Centre has grown to offer a wide range of services to autistic individuals and their families and is the largest accredited autism service provider in northern Alberta. Its mission is to provide comprehensive and innovative supports and services to those affected by autism.
CFASA is an award-winning organization, receiving the Award of Excellence for Interprofessional Collaboration from Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC).
CFASA is leading the way through engaged specialists, in delivering evidenced-based services to those affected by Autism across the lifespan. We are a leading innovator, putting science into action.
The people we serve come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes the CFASA stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to empower autistic individuals and their families to thrive, you will find a great career at CFASA. We welcome the unique contributions future staff can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, color, religion, different abilities, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
As an SLP, you will receive a competitive salary, generous benefits package, RSP match, flexible work schedule, and an opportunity to work with an amazing team in a continuous learning environment.
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Responsibilities:
- Provide expertise on a multidisciplinary team (including Occupational Therapists, Board Certified Behaviour Analysts, Clinical Supervisors, and in-home Interventionists) in the areas of communication and socialization as it relates to Autism
- Conduct assessments and provide intervention in a person and family-centered model
- Use strategies that fit within a naturalistic, developmental, and behavioural framework, including Pivotal Response Treatment (training provided) when appropriate to support the individualized needs of children and families in their homes and communities
- Maximize family engagement by collaborating with parents/guardians and team members to develop and implement evidence-informed and child/family-specific goals
- Promote and support inclusive programming across home and school
- Travel within Edmonton and Area is required (mileage is reimbursed)
Qualifications:
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- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Effective organizational, decision-making, and time-management skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Current professional liability insurance
- Clean Criminal Record Check
- Clean Child Intervention Check
- Valid certification in Child and Infant CPR and First Aid
Apply to Human Resources by mail, e-mail, or fax:
Mail: #1, 9353 – 50 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6B 2L5
E-mail: humanresources@centreforautism.ab.ca
Fax: 780-488-6664 (confirm fax transmission at 780-488-6600)
