Communicative Disorders Assistant - Waterloo, Canada - KidsAbility

KidsAbility

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA)

Augmentative Communication Services (ACS)

OPSEU 258 salary range for Communicative Disorders Assistants is $ $28.12 per hour._

Assigned Site:
Multiple Sites

Full-time Equivalency: Up to 0.5 FTE

Employment type:
Contract

Commencing:
ASAP - March 7, 2025

Who we are:
Our mission at KidsAbility is to empower children and youth to realize their full potential.

We are a not-for-profit, equal opportunity employer supporting over 17,000 children and youth to reach their communication, social, physical, and behavioural goals each year.

From birth to age 21, we are here to help navigate the journey of childhood through to adulthood, providing early and exceptional family-centered services.

With over 65 years of proven and dedicated community outreach within the Waterloo and Guelph Wellington Regions, we continue to lead with purpose to ensure the needs of our community are met.

We will continue to strive to build a strong, inclusive tomorrow as we learn from our past, respond to our present, and anticipate our future.

We believe that by living our values, our impact can be profound, and together, we can build brighter futures.

Why join us:

Continuing learning, skills development, and training program opportunities
Mentorship opportunities for new graduates
Experienced, personable, and accessible management for ongoing support and mentorship
A supportive and caring work environment with a strong focus on client service and supporting staff to meet our mission critical work
Opportunities for multi

- and trans-disciplinary collaboration

Wellness initiatives, social events, and opportunities to give back to your community
Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program

If eligible:

Comprehensive benefits and optional group RRSP program
Short

- and long-term disability income protection benefits

Generous vacation package, paid personal leave days, and closure and discretionary days

What you will do:

The goal of a CDA, under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist, is to:
Support activities of the interdisciplinary team to co-ordinate services to clients who require an alternative or augmentative communication system and their families
Enhance the communications skills of clients in partnership with their families, and their community
Continually work towards prevention, education, consultation, early identification, and management of communication disorders and contributing to the development of continuous quality improvement activities
Document in KidsAbility's shared electronic record

How you will make an impact:

Working towards our goal of providing the right support to the right child at the right time
Exchange information and ideas in a manner that fosters understanding and positive relationships with clients, families, coworkers, and the community
Contribute to the development and continuous quality improvement of the Centre, the community, and the profession by participating in projects and groups
Maintain awareness of relevant community resources and factors that impact speech and language development and educate, consult, and counsel individuals, families and other agencies or professionals to encourage early identification and intervention to promote appropriate speech and language development

What you need:

Communicative Disorders Assistant Diploma
Member of the Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada (CDAAC) is an asset
Augmentative Communication Services (ACS) Foundations course and ACS experience is required
Understanding and proficiency with Aided Language Stimulation and AAC devices use an asset
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong time management skills
Demonstrated consultation and problemsolving skills
Excellent organizing, coordinating, and managing the program demands in a fastpaced environment
High levels of attention to detail and confidentiality
Travel is required for this role; you must have access to a reliable vehicle with public liability/property damage coverage (minimum of $1 million)

What we're looking for:

Experience working with children who have a variety of developmental, physical, and communicative disorders
Experience with school aged children intervention of articulation and fluency disorders an asset
Proficient in MS Office, possess strong computer and data entry skills
Knowledge of AlayaCare or other electronic charting software is an asset
Proven ability and willingness to work as an integral member of a team
Ability to work independently with little direction, selfmotivated and demonstrate initiative
Standard First Aid and CPR are an asset
Bilingual in French and English is an asset

Join KidsAbility and help make a difference in the lives of children and youth while achieving personal and professional growth.

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