Communicative Disorders Assistant

**About the job Communicative Disorders Assistant**

Love helping people? We're looking for diverse and equity minded passionate, hardworking, and self-directed people to join our team of caregivers. Spark Inc is an innovative and award-winning inclusive and equity focused organization that matches diverse clients to the best one to one care in the community.

**Communicative Disorders Assistant**

Our clients include a diverse group of individuals who would benefit from additional support with their communication needs. These clients have already been receiving services from a Speech-Language Pathologist, who has identified the need and potential benefit of additional practice time. Services would typically be provided in the client’s home or in the community, however some services may be able to be provided virtually. Clients reside in the City of Ottawa and surrounding areas. Spark Inc. serves a varied caseload of clients that includes Traumatic Brain Injuries, Complex Medical Diagnoses, Voice and Fluency issues, Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as Developmental Delays. You will work under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide needed therapy support services. Our clients are looking for additional practice with compensatory strategies related to cognitive-communication challenges; speech intelligibility challenges; vocabulary skills, use of augmentative communication systems and communication skills related to a variety of needs and challenges.

You would be the ideal therapist if you have 1-3 years of experience working as a Communicative Disorders Assistant and have a reliable vehicle to visit clients in their home or other community locations. Ideally, you have experience in the areas of language/communication delays, autism spectrum disorders, and have an interest in working with clients with a range of neurological diagnoses and enjoy working as part of a team.

At Spark, We are committed to client-centered care and are passionate about improving communication skills for our clients.

**HOURS**

Flexible scheduling options available; Client-dependent schedules

**RATE OF PAY**

32.00-48.00 per hour

**Requirements**:
Diploma, Communicative Disorders Assistant

Valid Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicle

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work independently as well as with a multidisciplinary team team

Computer skills (i.e. ability to work in MS Word and Outlook)

Experience providing SLP support services in a community setting

Bilingualism, preferred, but not required

**Why Spark?**

Competitive compensation

Flexible caseload and schedule

Access to mentorship and resources to support your practice

Access and coverage for management software, online booking systems, and digital charting

Supportive administrative team

99% paperless

Therapy is tailored to each person, so each position is unique. Whatever the circumstances, we want people who will genuinely care about their wellbeing.

Whatever our clients' age, background, or circumstances, we help them choose the perfect fit from our handpicked team of passionate, skilled and committed care providers. As a care provider with Spark, you have a voice in the matching process. We believe that your input will foster the best long-term relationships with your clients. At Spark, you'll have flexibility, autonomy and a team who truly cares about you.

Whatever your age, ability, orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, religion or gender identity - you are welcome. Our community is stronger and more vibrant when it is more diverse.