Communication Disorders Technician

3 weeks ago


Dartmouth, Canada Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia Full time

**Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia**

This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position.

Start Date: Jun 26, 2023
End Date: Jun 25, 2024 with possibility for extension
**CLOSING DATE: Apr 25, 2023**

**Communication Disorders Technician**
**HRM**

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 35 clinical sites, located in 25 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals, provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment), develop and monitor provincial clinical standards, and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g., Autism, Stroke, Cochlear Implant). Established in 1963, HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians.

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political beliefs and affiliation.

We are proud to offer:

- A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada
- A Province-wide support network of professional colleagues, clinical resources, and coordinated clinical services
- Varied caseloads and work settings
- Salaries (full-time) commensurate with experience [starting at $41,325], and excellent benefits package
- Continuing education opportunities
- Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization

**Requirements**:

- Successful completion of a Communication Disorders Technician formal training program or equivalent. A recognized diploma in a related field (e.g. OTA/PTA, ECE, CCA, LPN, etc.) from a college will also be considered. May also be currently enrolled in one of these programs if graduation is anticipated before start of employment.
- Successful completion of additional on-the-job training in speech, language, and hearing services.
- Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language further documents will be required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a wide variety of clients (adults and pediatric) and professionals
- Available to work in a variety of settings (e.g., clinic, preschool, nursing home)
- Computer literacy skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated good organizational/workload management skills
- Demonstrated familiarity with the _Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SAC) Communication Health Assistant Guidelines_
- Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening/weekend services
- Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle as travel is required
- Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education, events and/or meetings

**Assets**:

- Experience working with Audiologists and/or Speech-Language Pathologists
- Familiarity with pediatric communication disorders (Autism, phonological disorders, language delay, hearing loss)
- Experience with provision of services via telepractice
- Experience supporting caregiver training services
- Ability to provide services in French
- **Note**_ _- All offers of employment will be conditional upon results of a criminal records check/vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry search, all to be satisfactory to the employer. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $41,325.00-$43,504.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dartmouth, NS B2Y 2N6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-04-25
Expected start date: 2023-06-26



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