Communicative Disorders Assistant
- Posted by: Let's Tok Speech Therapy
- Closing Date: Sep 30, 2024
- City: Toronto
- Rate of Pay: Hourly
- Rate of Pay Amount / Range: $65.00 - $70.00
- Positions Available: 2
- Type: Part Time
- Duration: Contract
- Avg. Hours/Week: 10-30
- Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Education: College, University
Let's Tok Speech Therapy offers mobile speech therapy services to families to help little ones express themselves with confidence! We offer in-person support in North York (and some surrounding areas) for children needing support at home, daycare, or private school. Online speech therapy services are also available to families across Ontario. We believe that children learn best through play, so our sessions are uniquely designed with each child's interests, goals, and sensory needs in mind.
Semona founded Let's Tok Speech Therapy in order to provide safe, welcoming, and neurodiversity-affirming support to children with all types of brains. Our mission is to foster connection over correction by honouring each child's unique differences, strengths, values, and sensory preferences.
Let’s Tok Speech Therapy is a small yet thriving mobile private practice dedicated to providing exceptional care to our families! We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) to join our team. If you're seeking a flexible, exciting, and rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children through a neurodiversity-affirming lens, this position is for you!
Job Description:
As a CDA at Let’s Tok Speech Therapy, you will work closely with a Speech-Language Pathologist to support the delivery of speech and language services to toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Most of the children we serve are autistic with varying needs. Services will be provided in client homes, daycares, private schools, and virtually. This position can be part-time or full-time based on your availability.
Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of speech and language programs as directed by an SLP
- Follow through on SLP recommendations regarding programming, resources, accommodations, and modifications for clients with communication needs
- Collect client data to inform therapy progress toward established speech therapy goals
- Create and develop therapy materials and resources tailored to individual client needs
- Maintain accurate records of all treatment activities and sessions
- Collaborate effectively with other team members and professionals involved in the client's care
- Minimum of 10 hours per week, ranging up to a full-time caseload
- Being respectful and sensitive to individuals of various cultural backgrounds
- Provide services after-school hours and weekends as needed
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year experience working in a pediatric setting with various communication needs and diagnoses
- Experience working with autistic children
- Strong time management and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly with families, team members, and other professionals
- Access to reliable transportation with a valid Ontario driver’s license (travel fee compensation of $25 per visit included, up to a 30-minute drive)
- Member of CDAAC (required)
- Recent Vulnerable Sector Screening (required)
- Professional liability insurance
Why Work With Us?
- Flexible Schedule: Set your own schedule and work with a clientele of your choosing
- Competitive Rates: Earn $65-$70 per hour
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice: Be a part of a practice that values and respects neurodiversity
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth through professional development such as learning more about gestalt language processing, autism, etc.
- Resource Access: Enjoy access to a shared online resource library and therapy materials
- Mentorship: New grads are welcome to apply! Receive support and guidance through available mentorship opportunities
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of families of neurodivergent children and are looking for a flexible and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply!
Check out our website to learn more about Let's Tok Speech Therapy: www.letstokslp.com
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position to Semona at admin@letstokslp.com
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
Perks & Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation program
- Career planning and development
- Professional association meeting, conference or seminar expense
- On the job training
- Additional training available
- Training opportunities
- Professional development
- Team building activities or trips
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Theme days such as Halloween costume days and holiday cookie exchange days
- Commute allowance
- Company retreats
- Company swag
- Flexible work hours
- Work on exciting projects
- Terrific work environment
- Flexible work environment
- Casual dress code