communicative disorders assistant
Posted on April 10, 2024
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Affiliated Services for Children and Youth (ASCY)
Job details
*Communicative Disorders Assistant - Early Words*
*Reports to:* Director of Child and Family Services
*Location:* 1425 CORMORANT RD, ANCASTER, ON
*Hours of Work:* Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 4:30 with flexibility to occasionally work outside of regular hours (37.5 hours per week)
*Target Hiring Range: *$25.00/hr. - $28.75/hr.
*Purpose:* This position will provide support to the Preschool Speech and Language program
*Clinical Responsibilities:*
* Organize clinical waitlists of children recommended for intervention by the SLPs
* Provide educational strategies and materials to parents to support their children in sessions and at home
* Develop and provide group and individual intervention programs addressing numerous communication areas which may include: phonology, receptive and expressive language, motor speech, social communication, and others as required
* Deliver parent-child based Hanen interventions (e.g. SPARK, 4?I?s to Socialize)
* Support the development of new treatment initiatives (e.g. Music for motor speech)
* Develop and provide parent/community education sessions
* Create/prepare materials for all team members to use during treatment sessions
* Create/prepare materials for parents to use during home practice
* Provide services in person and virtually
* Other duties as required
*Administrative Responsibilities:*
* Self-schedule clinical appointments, adhering to agency expectations of number and length
* Work with colleagues on organizing clinical services and coordinating support for families
* Maintain records and use the Electronic Health Record accurately and in a timely manner
* Complete case notes accurately following each session
* Complete clinical reports at the completion of direct intervention
* Collaborate as required to the entry and reporting requirements of the Healthy Child Development ? Integrated Services for Children Information System (HCD-ISCIS)
* Adhere to the protocols, policies and procedures of Early Words and ASCY
* Attend professional development as required due to changes in provincial protocols or as deemed required by the PSL Manager
* Participate as a contributing member on any committee(s) as designated by the Manager of the Early Words Preschool Speech and Language Program
* Other duties as required
*Skills:*
* Excellent clinical skills with preschoolers and their families
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Good organizational skills
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
*Education/Qualifications:*
* Degree or diploma from a Communicative Disorders Assistant program
* Access to transportation and, if applicable, a valid Ontario driver?s license and current motor vehicle liability insurance on their vehicle
* Proficiency in a second language considered an asset
*Experience:*
* 1 year of experience working with preschoolers preferred
* Preschool placement during CDA training required
* Experience working in a health care facility with other health care professionals (preferred)
_ASCY is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.._
_Please note: Only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted._
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$28.75 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* Dental care
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
* On-site parking
* Paid time off
* RRSP match
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application qu
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LocationAncaster, ON
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Salary$25.00 to $28.75HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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