Communicative Disorder's Assistant - Northumberland Child Development Centre

Job Details

Communicative Disorder's Assistant

Kingston
  • City City: Port Hope, ON
  • Rate of Pay Rate of Pay: Hourly
  • Rate of Pay Amount / Range Rate of Pay Amount / Range: $45.00
  • Positions Available Positions Available: 1
  • Type Type: Full Time
  • Duration Duration: Permanent
  • Avg. Hours/Week Avg. Hours/Week: 30
  • Schedule Schedule: Days, Evenings
  • Education Education: College

Looking for a flexible clinical role with stability of employment status and professional supervision?  

Northumberland Child Development Centre (NCDC) is currently seeking a Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) to join our Clear Communicators program, supporting children and youth from birth to 18 years of age with speech, language, and social communication needs.

This is a fee-for-service employment position (not independent contractor), offering flexible and variable hours to support work-life balance. CPP, EI, and 4% vacation pay are employer-remitted, and income tax is deducted at source.

Administrative support is provided for scheduling and documentation, allowing CDAs to focus on direct therapy delivery.

Other details:

  • Clear Communicators Program – NCDC
  • Flexible Fee-for-Service Employment Role

Compensation:

  • $45 per completed Therapy Session
  • Employment-based fee-for-service agreement
  • CPP and EI employer remittances paid
  • 4% vacation pay provided
  • Income tax deducted at source

In This Role You Will:

  • Implement individualized therapy programs developed by a supervising Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Provide direct therapy to children and youth as assigned by the supervising SLP
  • Support the development of speech, language, and communication skills through structured intervention activities
  • Collect session data and report on client progress
  • Participate in collaborative care planning with the supervising SLP
  • Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with organizational standards
  • Communicate effectively with families within the scope of assigned therapy activities Clinical Supervision

Clinical Supervision

All therapy services are provided under the direction and supervision of a registered Speech-Language Pathologist in accordance with CASLPO guidelines. The supervising SLP: 


  • Determines client appropriateness for CDA-delivered therapy
  • Develops and assigns therapy programming
  • Provides ongoing direction and feedback
  • Monitors client progress and outcomes
  • Maintains professional accountability for all delegated services

We Provide:

  • Flexible scheduling and variable hours
  • Administrative support for appointment scheduling
  • Support with documentation processes
  • Established referral pathways
  • Access to interdisciplinary consultation
  • A collaborative, family-centred service environment

Qualifications:

  • Completion of a Communicative Disorders Assistant diploma program
  • Experience working with children and youth preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to follow clinical programming and direction
  • Commitment to family-centred and strengths-based service delivery

About Clear Communicators at NCDC

Clear Communicators is NCDC’s speech and language service supporting children and youth across Northumberland County and surrounding area through assessment, intervention, and caregiver coaching within a collaborative, interdisciplinary model of care.

How To apply: 

Please send resume to Clare Paterson, Executive Director at clare@ncdc.ca

We welcome informal inquiries from clinicians interested in learning more about joining our Clear Communicators team.


Application Instructions

Please apply by emailing clare@ncdc.ca.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Northumberland Child Development Centre provides a wide range of services enabling individuals to reach their full potential. Established in 1979, the Centre has evolved in response to the needs of the community, aspiring to create innovative and effective opportunities which support people at all stages of individual development.Northumberland Child Development Centre delivers services with the financial support of grants from private foundations and government, donations and participant fees.We embrace learning internally and through our efforts to exchange knowledge with program participants and other community organizations.Committed to continuous improvement, we are accountable to our program participants and funders, involving all stakeholders in organizational development to guide service delivery.