Communicative Disorder Assistant (CDA)

Summary
The CDA will report to Aasgaabwitwindwaa Binoojiinhik Wiin ni Gshkiwewziwaat Manager and work under the direction and clinical supervision of the contracted Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).
The CDA will provide direct one on one therapy sessions to individuals and small groups of children ranging from 2 to 21 years old in schools on Manitoulin Island, the Northshore and surrounding areas, under the supervision of the contracted Speech Language Pathologist. The qualifying CDA will need to drive between schools and home base office.

Responsibilities
1. Carry out remedial programs to correct hearing, speech, language, swallowing and voice disorders under the clinical
supervision of or as directed by the Speech-Language Pathologist;
2. Ensure appropriate consent has been obtained from individuals concerning the child in order to treat communication disorders;
3. Ensure that children/families are served in an ethical manner;
4. Ensure maintenance of medical and statistical records to enhance client outcome in order to facilitate the smooth transfer of client care to other providers and to ensure accountability of the service;
5. Collect data, including but not limited to workload statistics and clinical outcome measures, and provide this to the Coordinator and/or Case Manager and/or research partner for reporting, funding, and research purposes;
6. Document as per professional college guidelines using documentation system provided by SHSS program;
7. Collaborate with Coordinator, Case Manager and other service providers to ensure service integration, accountability and transparency.
8. Service all children birth to end of high school in SHSS in Wikwemikong;
9. Share responsibility in providing appropriate therapy equipment/materials with Speech-Language Pathologist; Responsible for organizing own schedule with input from Speech-Language Pathologist and/or Coordinator, Case Manager, and Teachers;
10. Work under the direct supervision of the Speech-Language Pathologist.

Qualifications
o Diploma in Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) with post-secondary education and work experience is required;
o Cultural sensitivity and experience working with aboriginal cultures is an asset;
o Ability to speak Ojibway is an asset.

Interested applicants MUST submit: 1) A cover letter; 2) Updated resume; 3) Photocopy of certificates/diploma/degree
from a post-secondary institution, and 4) Contact information (email, phone number) of 2 work related references.
Attention: Melissa Roy
NAANDWECHIGE-GAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre
P.O. Box 101, 16A Complex Drive, Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0
Telephone: 705-859-3164 / Fax: 705-859-3300 / Email: mroy@wikyhealth.ca

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered and we appreciate your interest.