Communicative Disorders Assistant

Position: Communicative Disorders Assistant (10123)

Overview

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Position summary

The York Region Preschool Speech and Language Program is administered by Oak Valley Health (OVH). We provide a coordinated community-based speech and language service for children, birth to Junior Kindergarten entry. The program engages in collaborative service delivery with other community agencies such as Early Intervention Services, the Children’s Treatment Network and the York-Simcoe Autism Network (YSAN).  Acquisition Created with Sketch.

Who you are

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage. You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard. You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.  Created with Sketch.

Schedule

The successful candidate will be available to:
Work on Monday to Friday. Please note schedules are subject to change based on operational needs.  Created with Sketch.

Compensation

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Contract length

Full Time Temporary (Until Approx. March 2025)

Responsibilities

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Support

Supporting families on our wait list through phone calls and evening workshops. Home and childcare consultation visits. Providing consultative support to Entry to School Programs offered through YSAN. Position will include supporting children with special needs. Preparation work - including boardmaker material, parent education material and therapy materials. General office support. 48_ Customer Care Created with Sketch.

Patient care

Carrying a caseload of children under the supervision of Speech Language Pathologists. Providing group and paired therapy. Ability to offer services in more than one language is highly preferred. Current position may include providing virtual and in-person services.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Communicative Disorders Assistant Diploma. Previous experience with children with special needs. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the team. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.  Created with Sketch.

Initiative

Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard. Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital-related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.