Communicative Disorders Assistant - Affiliated Services for Children and Youth

The CDA will provide individual, small group and home/preschool speech and language interventions and/or programming for children. In addition, the CDA will assist with documentation and the completion of entry and reporting requirements for the Healthy Child Development - Integrated Services for Children Information System (HCD-ISCIS).

Reports To: Manager of the Early Words Preschool Speech and Language System and the Director of Child and Family Services.

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• Organize clinical waitlists of children recommended for intervention by the SLPs
• Provide educational strategies and materials to parents to support their children in sessions and at home
• Develop and provide group and individual intervention programs addressing numerous communication areas which may include: phonology, receptive and expressive language, motor speech, social communication, and others as required
• Deliver parent-child based Hanen interventions (e.g. SPARK, 4”I”s to Socialize)
• Support the development of new treatment initiatives (e.g. Music for motor speech)
• Develop and provide parent/community education sessions
• Create/prepare materials for all team members to use during treatment sessions
• Create/prepare materials for parents to use during home practice
• Provide services in person and virtually
• Other duties as required

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Self-schedule clinical appointments, adhering to agency expectations of number and length
• Work with colleagues on organizing clinical services and coordinating support for families
• Maintain records and use the Electronic Health Record accurately and in a timely manner
• Complete case notes accurately following each session
• Complete clinical reports at the completion of direct intervention
• Collaborate as required to the entry and reporting requirements of the Healthy Child Development-Integrated Services for Children Information System (HCD-ISCIS)
• Adhere to the protocols, policies and procedures of Early Words and ASCY
• Attend professional development as required due to changes in provincial protocols or as deemed required by the PSL Manager
• Participate as a contributing member on any committee(s) as designated by the Manager of the Early Words Preschool Speech and Language Program
• Other duties as required

• Diploma from a Communicative Disorders Assistant program
• Access to transportation and, if applicable, a valid Ontario driver’s license and current motor vehicle liability insurance on their vehicle
• Proficiency in a second language considered an asset
• 1 year of experience working with preschoolers preferred
• Preschool placement during CDA training required
• Experience working in a health care facility with other health care professionals (preferred)
• Excellent clinical skills with preschoolers and their families
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Disclaimer:

• This position description outlined above indicates the general nature and level of work expected.
• It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the incumbent.
• The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

If you are interested in the above-outlined position, please submit a cover letter and resume by July 18, 2025 through indeed.

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