Communicative Disorders Assistant

Company Profile :

The Speech Specialists are a highly experienced group of Speech Language Pathologists, Speech Language Associates, Behavioural Therapists, and Occupational Therapists that provide private in home services for clients all across Southern Ontario.

We provide individualized and comprehensive assessments as well as unique treatment programs for each of our clients. The Speech Specialists strongly believe in a multi-disciplinary and family centered approach to therapy.

Our goal is to provide a work environment that is collaborative, energetic, and welcoming to all our therapists and practitioners.

Our vision is simple. Therapy should be accessible, convenient, family centered, and provided by practitioners that have a passion for helping others.

Job Description :

The Speech Specialists are looking for an energetic and creative Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) in the Greater Toronto Area to provide speech therapy under the guidance and supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).

The Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) will be required to provide direct one on one therapy sessions to individuals within the GTA.

The CDA will schedule hours of work based on client convenience and will need to be able to drive to various locations including homes, day cares, offices, and clinic.

Duties & Responsibilities

CDA Duties :

• Provide therapy to clients of various ages (children, adults, and rehab patients) under supervision of Speech Language Pathologist.
• Work with clients from different backgrounds and specialized populations.
• Collaborate and consult with SLP and other practitioners.
• Create and develop therapy materials as needed.
• Provide families with resources, information, and home programs.
• Assist with parent and client workshops.
• Participate in continuing education classes and workshops to remain current.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following requirements :

• Graduate from an accredited Communicative Disorders Assistant Program.
• Member of CDAAC.
• Experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are a MUST.
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
30+ days ago