Communicative Disorders Assistant

7 days ago

St Catharines, Canada Niagara Children's Centre Full time
*Who Are We?*

*Niagara Children’s Centre* is recognized throughout the Niagara Region as the provider of rehabilitation and support services to over 5,800 children and youth with physical, developmental and communicative delays and disabilities each year. Core services include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language services, augmentative and alternative communication, family services and therapeutic recreation. Our family centered programs aim at helping each child achieve their own unique potential within their home, school and in the community.

Niagara Children’s Centre is hiring for a:

*COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY 1.0 FTE, 17 Month Contract ) x 1*

*Why join Niagara Children’s Centre*

Feel the difference of a career at Niagara Children’s Centre. From your first day, you’ll feel the support of the welcoming atmosphere where staff respect and care about each other. Working at Niagara Children’s Centre means you’ll feel the impact of your knowledge and expertise firsthand as you develop lasting relationships with our families, parents/caregivers. We host a variety of social activities and recognition events to ensure our staff feel loved and our competitive salary, benefits and opportunities for personal development ensure you’ll feel supported throughout your career.

*If that’s not enough, what about:*
* Employee Recognition by celebrating each other regularly
* Employee Wellbeing initiatives and program
* Social events throughout the year, it’s not just all work
* Invest in your future with a pension plan from HOOPP
* Inclusive environment that allows everyone to feel welcomed and part of a dedicated team
* Constant Professional Development to strengthen your skills to be the best clinician you can be
* Work life balance with flexible schedules, summer hours, Centre closure days, personal days, paid vacation, paid sick days, etc.

*What will you be doing?*

The Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) may provide communication and hearing screenings as well as implement communication intervention programs individually and in groups based on the goals outlined by the supervisor. The areas of treatment conducted by a CDA include augmentative and alternative communication, receptive and expressive language, articulation, phonology, fluency, voice, hearing, oral rehabilitation, literacy and pragmatics. The role also includes preparation of therapy materials to assist SLPs, planning of therapy sessions for clients on the CDA caseload, assistance with program management and waitlist, as well as promotional activities.

This position may be required to work with children and youth with a complex profile of needs to deliver an interdisciplinary approach to care with community partnering agencies in an outreach capacity in the home, community or school.

This is just a snapshot of what you would be doing. To learn more, you can find a full job description at />
*Does this sound like you?*
* Successfully completed a Communicative/Communication Disorders Assistant program at a recognized college/university
* A sound understanding and skill in the practice of Communication Disorders with an interest or background in autism, preschool or school based rehab services
* Ability to work effectively with children, youth and families both in-person and virtually through video-enabled telepracticing
* Effectively manage changing caseload
* Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team
* Bilingualism considered an asset
* Current CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certifications
* Access to a vehicle and possession of a driver’s license valid in Ontario

*This position is a member of the bargaining unit which is represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, and as such will be bound under the terms of the collective agreement.*

*Vaccination Policy*

All employees are subject to mandatory immunization requirements as a condition of employment. Accommodations can be provided as required in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please notify Human Resources if such accommodations are required.

*Application Process:*

If you are inspired by the work of Niagara Children’s Centre and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you Qualified and interested applicants are asked to submit the following:
* Cover letter
* Resume

Applicants are to submit their application package as *one document *to:

*We will be evaluating applications on an ongoing basis and therefore encourage early submissions..*

We thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

_Niagara Children’s Centre is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our clients, employees, job applicants, visitors, and any other individual who enters our Centre or access our information. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Customer Service Standard, and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations. If you require an accommodation(s) during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources._

_Don’t meet every single requirement?_

_Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the job posting. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment so we strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined._

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Dental care
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
* Flexible schedule
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision care
* Wellness program
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday

Application question(s):
* Have you been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted?
* This position requires some travel within the Niagara Region, will you be able to travel?

Licence/Certification:
* educational background as Communicative Disorders Assistant (preferred)

Ability to Commute:
* St. Catharines, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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