Communicative Disorders Assistant - Newmarket, Canada - In-Home Speech Therapy

In-Home Speech Therapy

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Newmarket, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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 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.

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, Communicative Disorders Assistants and Recreational Therapists
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

Qualifications
Graduate Certificate as a Communicative Disorders Assistant
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Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
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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.
Selfmotivated, 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)
Experience with AAC an asset.
Valid driver's license, use of own vehicle and willing to travel.