Communication Disorders Technician - Bedford, Canada - Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia

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Bedford, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia
This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position.

Start Date:

ASAP

End Date:
n/a

CLOSING DATE:
Sep 5, 2023

Communication Disorders Technician

HRM

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults.

HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 35 clinical sites, located in 25 communities.

Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals, provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment), develop and monitor provincial clinical standards, and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g., Autism, Stroke, Cochlear Implant).

Established in 1963, HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians.

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.

We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political beliefs and affiliation.

We are proud to offer:

A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada
A Provincewide support network of professional colleagues, clinical resources, and coordinated clinical services
Varied caseloads and work settings
Salaries (fulltime) commensurate with experience [starting at $41,325], and excellent benefits package
Continuing education opportunities
Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization

Requirements:

Successful completion of a Communication Disorders Technician formal training program or equivalent. A recognized diploma in a related field (e.g. OTA/PTA, ECE, CCA, LPN, etc.) from a college will also be considered. May also be currently enrolled in one of these programs if graduation is anticipated before start of employment.
Successful completion of additional onthejob training in speech, language, and hearing services.
Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language further documents will be required.
Experience working with adults with communication disorders
Computer literacy skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated good organizational/workload management skills
Demonstrated familiarity with the _SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology (SAC) Communication Health Assistant Guidelines_
Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening/weekend services
Flexibility to travel throughout NS on a regular basis
Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education, events and/or meetings
Excellent interpersonal skills with adult clients and professionals
Willingness to participate in the development of the Early Supported Stroke Discharge Team and communitybased programs
Willingness to work within a collaborative interprofessional context
Willingness and ability to travel and see patients potentially within a variety of settings within the HRM catchment area

Assets:

Experience working with Audiologists and/or Speech-Language Pathologists
Ability to provide bilingual clinical services
Ability to provide clinical services in languages other than French and English
Familiarity with adult communication disorders
Experience with provision of services via telepractice
Experience supporting caregiver training services

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Note_ _

All offers of employment will be conditional upon results of a criminal records check/vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry search, all to be satisfactory to the employer. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $41,325.00 per year

Benefits: