Communicative Disorders Assistant, Child Development Programs: School Based Rehabilitation Services – Early Intervention Program- Full Time Temporary (Until Approx. March 2027) - York Region
About The Position
Child Development Programs is administered by Oak Valley Health (OVH). This position will include providing school based rehabilitation services for children in kindergarten through a partnership with the Children’s Treatment Network. Responsibilities include: Providing therapy to Kindergarten aged children in the areas of articulation, motor speech, stuttering and voice who are eligible to receive school based rehabilitation services, funded through the Children’s Treatment Network. Carrying a caseload under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist. Documenting in the Children Treatment Network’s shared client record. Providing occasional evening virtual workshops to parents and caregivers in the areas of articulation, motor speech, and stuttering. Services are primarily provided within schools throughout York Region during the school year, however, service is also provided within a clinic setting or provided to the family virtually during the summer months. Engaging in regular communication with parents and caregivers in order to provide home programming to the family. Taking an active role in performing and maintaining professional practice standards, guidelines and activities.
Requirements
- Communicative Disorders Assistant Diploma
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with children providing school based rehabilitation services is preferred
- Ability to offer services in more than one language is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Providing therapy to Kindergarten aged children in the areas of articulation, motor speech, stuttering and voice who are eligible to receive school based rehabilitation services, funded through the Children’s Treatment Network
- Carrying a caseload under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist
- Documenting in the Children Treatment Network’s shared client record
- Providing occasional evening virtual workshops to parents and caregivers in the areas of articulation, motor speech, and stuttering
- Services are primarily provided within schools throughout York Region during the school year, however, service is also provided within a clinic setting or provided to the family virtually during the summer months.
- Engaging in regular communication with parents and caregivers in order to provide home programming to the family
- Taking an active role in performing and maintaining professional practice standards, guidelines and activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
