Communication Disorders Technician - T1225

We are proud to offer

✓A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada ✓A Province-wide support network of professional colleagues, clinical resources, and coordinated clinical services ✓Varied caseloads and work settings ✓Salaries (full-time) commensurate with experience [starting at $44,071], and excellent benefits package ✓Continuing education opportunities ✓Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization

• We are accepting applications for a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) position of Communication Disorders Technician.
• A CDT works under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist to provide clinical support for clients with communication needs (e.g., hearing loss, speech sounds, language).
• Additionally, the CDT coordinates, develops, facilitates, and participates in community-based, clinic, and/or virtual caregiver education and screening activities to raise awareness and promote early identification.
• The home base site is Yarmouth.
• The successful candidate reports to the assigned Manager.
• Schedule to be determined.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Communication Disorders Technician formal training program or equivalent. A recognized diploma in a related field (e.g., OTA/PTA, ECE, CCA/LPN, etc.) from a college will also be considered. May also be currently enrolled in one of these programs if graduation is anticipated before start of employment.
• Successful completion of additional on-the-job training in speech, language and hearing services.
• Effective communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language further documents will be required.
• Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening/weekend services
• Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education, events and/or meetings
• Candidate will have to demonstrate current immunization and/or boosters at the end of the probationary period
• Effective interpersonal skills with a wide variety of clients and professionals
• Available to work in a variety of settings (e.g., clinic, preschool, hospital)
• Computer literacy skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated good organizational/workload management skills
• Demonstrated familiarity with the Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) Communication Health Assistant Guidelines
• Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle as travel is required

Assets

• Experience working with Audiologists and/or Speech-Language Pathologists
• Ability to communicate in multiple languages
• Experience with newborn hearing screen procedures and equipment
• Familiarity with pediatric communication disorders (Autism, phonological disorders, language delay, hearing loss)
• Familiarity with adult communication disorders (aphasia, hearing loss, aural rehabilitation)
• Experience with provision of services via telepractice
• Experience supporting caregiver training services
• Lived experience with a communication difference

Note – All offers of employment will be conditional upon results of a criminal records check/vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry search, all to be satisfactory to the employer. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@nshsc.nshealth.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.