Communicative Disorders Assistant

**Communicative Disorders Assistant - (PT) - Whitby, ON**

**You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada**

At March of Dimes Canada, **our collective work matters.** As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.

Our Community Support Services (CSS) team provides essential services that enable our clients to thrive. Whether their disability is physical, the result of brain injury, or aging, our more than 2,000 team members assist clients in their homes and across communities, to live as independently as possible.

**The opportunity**:
We are currently looking to fill Communicative Disorders Assistant(Part-time) in Whitby.

**Responsibilities**:

- Through consultation with the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), and with the assistance of trained community volunteers, provide virtual and in-person group communication programs for adults with aphasia, and related neurogenic communication disorders
- Prepare and delivery and schedule weekly communication program activities and occasional special events. Utilize and teach strategies to assist clients in meeting their communication goals
- Participate, collaborate and consult with Program Manager, SLPs, attendants, other agency staff, volunteers, and community members/organizations/partnerships
- Develop aphasia friendly communication program materials (i.e., monthly calendar, creative skills session materials) in consultation with our SLPs, student interns and volunteers
- Supervise, coordinate, and train; volunteers, students, other professionals (Attendants, Social Workers, CDAs/ from other agencies) and caregivers of clients
- Capture client data
- Participate in additional initiatives, as required
- Respectful interactions with program services users
- Responsible for potential risks or malfunctions and act proactively to resolve issues, addressing quality and consumer-related issues

**Qualifications and experience**:
**- Communicative Disorders Assistant certificate or diploma**
**- Eligible for full membership in Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada (CDAAC)**
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a discipline related to health and social services an asset
- Current knowledge of a wide range of neurogenic and acquired adult communication disorders
- Knowledge of supportive communication techniques and aids, and techniques specific to adult neurogenic population, and ability to train others
- Experience working in virtual and in-person program settings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Possess sound professional judgment, tact, initiative, creativity and flexibility
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle in order to work at varied locations

**Deadline**: Please submit your resume by **May 31, 2025.**

**Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?**

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:

- Contributing to our important mission**:creating real change for people with disabilities**:

- Joining a **leading national charity** with a history of impact and a future full of possibility
- Enjoying **industry-leading employment incentives and benefits**:

- Supported in your **professional growth, development, and success**:

- Included in our **empathetic and supportive work culture**

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at **marchofdimes.ca/careers.**

**We value the health & safety of our employees**

MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

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**Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach**

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.

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**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 17.5 per week

Work Location: In person