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communicative disorders assistant

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Employer details Speech Associates

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*Overview:* Speech Associates is hiring for a part or full-time Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A) or Communicate Disorders Assistant (CDA) position to join our team in providing clinical services to children, youth, and adults requiring Speech Therapy services. In this contract-based position, you will have the opportunity to work with clients alongside a supervising Speech-Language Pathologist. This contract-based position offers flexibility and autonomy for speech therapy providers seeking to personalize their work life and care services. We are looking for an SLP-A or CDA for in-person therapy in client homes, schools, and daycares to help us meet the support needs of clients in the community. The SLP-A or CDA will have previous experience providing speech therapy to children or adults, and will demonstrate skills and knowledge of the various conditions, needs, and areas of support pertaining to these populations. *About Us:*Our team makes up the largest Speech Therapy network in Ontario! For more than 15 years, the Speech Associates has been proudly providing in-home and virtual Speech and ABA therapy to clients of all ages and care needs across the province. Speech Associates contracts over 100 clinicians including Speech Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists, ABA Therapists, and Board-Certified Behavioural Analysts. Our Therapists work via virtual, hybrid, and in-person traveling options, while our Administrative Staff proudly support and facilitate the provision of care. *About the Role: * As an SLP-A or CDA, your day-to-day responsibilities will include providing clinical services to clients referred to you in collaboration with our Speech-Language Pathologists, and based on your experience, preferences, and service delivery options. You will be required to record data and document progress through detailed SOAP notes on our online platform, Alayacare, as well as actively communicating with Speech Associates leadership, staff, and your supervising SLP. We are looking for a Communicative Disorders Assistant or Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to provide early intervention for children and paediatric clients, assisting to promote development and supporting communication needs. In this role, you will be providing direct clinical services to implement client-specific speech and language intervention techniques as instructed by your supervising SLP. You will be administering therapy in the clients home, or community setting to ensure maximum comfort for the client, and provide the best chance at success in implementing speech and communication therapy. Caseload size and hours are dependent on capacity and demand. Expected hours include a minimum of 10 hours per week, ranging up to a full-time caseload. Our clientele includes individuals of all ages, needs, and capabilities. Speech Associates provides care services for children and youth on the autism spectrum, adults requiring post-stroke speech treatment, and any persons seeking professional assessment and/or individualized speech therapy treatments. Areas of service include articulation, early language development, speech delay, motor speech, fluency, social pragmatics, literacy, accent modification, voice, and more! *Why you should work with us:* * *Client Referrals Close to Home*: As the largest Speech Therapy Network in Ontario, we?ll match you with clients that meet your parameters and area of expertise, with minimal travel time between clients to the best of our ability! * *Access Leading Learning & Development Resources: *Every member of the Speech Associates team has access to leading educational websites, online databases, courses and clinical education opportunities. * *Flexible Schedule: *Work the way you need, with hours and clients set based on your criteria, and schedule. Minimum 10 hours/week. * *Competitive Rates & Compensation: *As a leading therapy provider, we value our clinicians properly for their hard work, talent