Communicative Disorders Assistant

2 weeks ago

Thornhill, Canada In-Home Speech Therapy Full time

We are a growing private practice serving clients in the York Region areas. We are looking for an enthusiastic Communicative Disorders Assistant to join our close team. We see a wide range of children and adults with speech and language difficulties including: language delays, articulation and motor speech difficulties, fluency, developmental delays and AAC. Position structure is flexible based on the right applicant and can include full time, part time, contract of salary options. Benefits include travel allowance and opportunities for some of the position to be remote.

A portion of the position is working with private clients in their homes (North GTA) and a portion includes supporting adults with developmental disabilities in a day program and residential settings (Thornhill). This aspect of the position has regular and guaranteed hours (flexible). Training can be provided.

Our team is committed to lifelong learning. We also include the option to participate in continuing education opportunities.

Competitive wages offered.

Job Details:

- Work in collaboration with Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants.
- Maintain records in keeping with CASLPO standards
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and families
- Follow a treatment plan created by a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Provide treatment to clients in their homes and in clinic
- Ability to make your own schedule
- Provide communication support and services to adults and their caregivers within a day program and residential setting
- Potential to assist with marketing and social media.
- Potential to assist with development of new programs.
- Assist with technology including AAC devices, SmartBoard programs.

Qualifications **Graduate Certificate as a Communicative Disorders Assistant**
- **Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.**:

- Strong group facilitation skills. This position will require facilitating various activities with groups of individuals.
- Experience with program planning and implementation.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
- Experience working with individuals with a variety of needs and diagnoses.
- Self-motivated, eager to learn.
- Experience working with both adults and children with speech, language or literacy concerns.
- Ability to follow a treatment plan outlined by a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Ability to create and carry out engaging therapy sessions.
- Ability to adapt to a wide range of client needs.
- Flexibility and time management skills to manage a continually changing caseload.
- Proficient in computer skills (Word, Powerpoint, Boardmaker, Social Media)
- Experience with AAC an asset.
- Experience using a SmartBoard as asset.
- Valid driver’s license, use of own vehicle and willing to travel.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

**Salary**: $30.00-$70.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Automobile allowance
- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Retention bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Thornhill, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Communicative Disorders Assistant Degree/Diploma (required)

Work Location: In person

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