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communicative disorders assistant
Posted on November 06, 2024 by Employer details KidsAbility
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*Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA)* _Up to 1.0 FTE, Contract | December 2, 2024 - December 19, 2025_ _OPSEU 258 salary range for Communicative Disorders Assistants is $25.78 - $28.68 per hour._ *About KidsAbility:* 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. Providing early and exceptional family-centred services in the Waterloo and Guelph-Wellington regions. We believe that by living our values, our impact can be profound, and together, we can build brighter futures. We?re looking for the right people to join our team; supporting children, youth, and families to realize their potential, while realizing your own. At KidsAbility, we offer: * Mentorship, ongoing training and development opportunities, empowering you to enhance your skills * A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment dedicated to family-centred care * Organizational commitment to innovation and research; continually evolving our approaches so we may serve with purpose and value * Initiatives to support your well-being including social events, opportunities to give back to your community and access to Employee and Family Assistance Program * Comprehensive benefits and optional group RRSP program, short- and long-term disability income protection benefits, and generous vacation package and paid personal leave days *About the Opportunity:* The Communicative Disorders Assistant at KidsAbility, under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist, enhances the communication skills of clients in partnership with their families and their community. Communicative Disorders Assistant specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to: * Implement, record, and evaluate all aspects of assigned speech and language therapy programs for children who have communication challenges in an efficient and effective manner. * Maintain awareness of relevant community resources and factors that impact speech and language development to promote appropriate speech and language development. * Initiate and undertake activities that improve one?s professional knowledge/clinical skills, and to keep up with new and innovative ideas and interventions. * Participate in and support the goals and activities of the team, motivating and supporting the activities and plans of the interdisciplinary team related to coordinating services to clients and families. * Exchange information and ideas in a manner which fosters understanding and positive relationships with clients, families, co-workers and the community. * Practice in a manner consistent with KidsAbility?s mission, values, and strategic plan * Maintain the Code of Ethics of the CDAAC and to follow the guidelines for the use of supportive personnel of the College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologist *More About You:* To qualify, applicants must have a Graduate Certificate in Communication Disorders Assistant (post-graduate certificate following the completion of either a college diploma or bachelor?s degree in a related field) in addition to: * Effective oral and written communication skills with high level of attention to detail and adherence to confidentiality standards * Proven ability and willingness to work as an integral member of a team, as well as work independently with little direction, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative * Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines and have excellent follow-up * Possess a valid driver?s license and access to a reliable vehicle with public liability/property damage coverage as travel may be required * Proficiency in MS Office applications including SharePoint and Teams In addition to the above qualifications, the following skills and experience will be strong assets: *- LocationWaterloo, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$25.78 to $28.68HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9517039231
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