Communicative Disorders Assistant - Cheryl D Lindsay, M.S., Speech-Language Pathologist

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The Office of Cheryl D. Lindsay, M.S., S-LP is excited to be expanding while we continue to provide dedicated treatment for our pediatric, school-age, and adult clients in Grey, Bruce, and surrounding counties. We are seeking a qualified?Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) to fulfill an independent contract position for a large and diverse caseload. 

The CDA may provide communication screenings, as well as implement communication intervention programs individually based on the goals outlined by the supervising S-LP. Areas of treatment may include receptive and expressive language, articulation, phonology, fluency, voice, hearing, traumatic brain injury, augmentative and alternative communication, literacy, and pragmatics. The role will include preparation of therapy materials to assist S-LP’s planning of therapy sessions for clients and assistance with program and waitlist management. 

Responsibilities:

• Support the recommendations made by S-LP regarding speech and language programming, resources, accommodations, and modifications for students with communication disorders as well as developmental challenges including autism spectrum disorder, speech, reading, and writing, when providing in-person and virtual service delivery.
• Participate along with a supervising S-LP in multidisciplinary team and family meetings.
• Create specific and individualized communication and literacy materials that support a client’s communication and/or literacy development.
• Model a variety of speech, language and communication facilitation strategies in schools, homes, daycares.
• Collect student-specific data as requested by a S-LP to help inform the programming recommendations provided.
• Demonstrate accountability for CDA professional practice standards in accordance with established CASLPO and CDAAC guidelines and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the S-LP and have flexibility in effectively managing a changing caseload.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Communicative Disorders Assistant graduate certificate is required.
• Minimum one-year related experience is preferred.
• Proficient verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license, Vulnerable Sector Check and Resume required.

Contract Length: Minimum one-year preferred.

Start Date: Immediately

Compensation: Competitive

We thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.