About Kids Included:
Kids Included (formerly GRIT) has been providing inclusive early childhood services since 1982. Kids Included is a dynamic organization whose mission is to enhance the meaningful inclusion and participation of all children in everyday activities.
About the Position:
The Speech Language Pathologist, Primary Service Provider plays a key role in supporting children and families by delivering high-quality, evidence-informed services across a variety of settings. This role focuses on using coaching approaches within natural environments to build the skills and confidence of both children and their families, helping them achieve meaningful outcomes. The position also includes providing guidance, supervision, and evaluation for Developmental Assistants as part of a collaborative team.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
As a Speech‑Language Pathologist you will provide neurodiversity‑affirming, family‑centered speech‑language pathology services in home, community, and early learning environments. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive, functional assessments; developing individualized, participation‑based goals; delivering naturalistic and evidence‑informed interventions; and supporting communication across speech, language, social communication, and AAC. The role includes leading AAC assessment and implementation and determining when increased SLP‑specific intervention is required.
Utilizing your skills as a Speech Language Pathologist, you will have a designated caseload as the Primary Service Provider (PSP) for children and families on your team. As the PSP you will deliver services in natural learning environments through regular visits, advocate for families, support universal and discipline-specific interventions, coordinate IPP development, support Education Lead with transition reports and provide secondary service provider consultation to team members. You will supervise Developmental Assistants assigned to the caseload by supporting orientation, coaching, training, performance reviews and approve time for payroll.
As part of a transdisciplinary team, you will contribute as a Secondary Service Provider through coaching and consultation to support other Primary Service Providers through joint visits, collaborative planning, and professional learning activities. This offers colleague‑to‑colleague coaching and guidance on discipline‑specific referrals, resources, and equipment, including AAC and AADL.
Compensation & Benefits: This position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $47.40 to $62.97, commensurate with the scope of responsibilities and required experience. The role is scheduled for 20.75 hours per week over 42.20 paid weeks per year, starting in late August and ending at the end of June. Vacation time is aligned with the program calendar and includes two weeks at Christmas and one week during spring break.
In addition, Kids Included provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes extended health, dental, and disability coverage, along with employer‑matched RSP contributions of up to 6%. Employees also have access to the TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Job Requirements:
- Education: Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
- Registration with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists (ACSLPA)
- Minimum of five years of pediatric speech language pathology experience across assessment, intervention, and evaluation
- Demonstrated expertise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including aided language modeling and use of low-, mid, high-tech systems and partner assisted systems
- Strong skills in building engagement and supporting joint attention across developmental levels
- Knowledge of AADL processes for communication supports
- Demonstrated Early Childhood Learning and Development knowledge.
- Knowledge of Disabilities and Neurodiversity, with a strong commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practice
- Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
- Confidence in the use of technology to support service delivery and documentation.
- Own reliable vehicle and required business liability insurance coverage
- Maintain clear Police information check with Vulnerable Sector, and Children’s Intervention Record Check
Work Demands include:
- Ability to actively engage with children during assessment and programming, including participating in play‑based, floor‑based, and movement‑based activities.
- Ability to bend, kneel, squat, sit on the floor, and transition between positions as required to interact at a child’s physical level.
- Ability to use hands and arms for play, demonstration of activities, handling toys/materials, and interacting with children and caregivers.
- Ability to tolerate periods of standing, walking, and sitting throughout the workday.
- Ability to utilize technology.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
· Strong emotional resilience and empathy to support children and families while managing sensitive situations with professionalism and patience.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDIAR) Commitment:
Kids Included is committed to becoming an equitable, inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization at the individual, organization, and systems level. We are intentionally working to create safe and brave spaces that acknowledge, honour, and respect the lived experience of every person and community. We strive to be authentic and genuine, and committed to action; creating an organization that more accurately reflects the communities we serve and responds more effectively to diverse needs. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, and those with diverse lived experiences.
Accommodation is available throughout the application process upon request.
Pay: $47.40-$62.97 per hour
Education:
- Master's Degree (required)
Experience:
- pediatric speech language pathology : 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- ACSLPA registration (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5L 4N8
