Communication Disorders Assistant

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold\">Are you passionate about supporting children and families to build strong communication skills?</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>FIREFLY is seeking a regular full time Communications Disorder Assistant (or Communication Assistant) to support Speech-Language Pathology services across our region.  This role plays a key part in helping children and families access high-quality, coordinated care.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold\">About FIREFLY</span></p>\n<p>FIREFLY is a multi-service, non-profit organization committed to strengthening the health and well-being of children, youth, and families.  We provide community-based, mental health, and developmental services across Northwestern Ontario in partnership with families, schools, child care centres, and community organizations.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold\">About the Role</span><br></p>\n<p>As a Communication Disorders Assistant (CDA) or Communication Assistant, you will work as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) services.  You will implement therapy plans, support program delivery, and help create engaging materials for children, families and care providers.  Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Support speech-language and/or hearing screening activities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Administer treatment plans developed by Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Assist with client programming and provide informal documentation and reporting.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Prepare therapy materials, home programs, and resources for families and classrooms.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Support communication between clinicians, families, and community partners.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Participate in team meetings and training as required.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Travel within communities to support services in homes, schools, and community settings as needed.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Perform other duties as required.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; 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