Indigenous Communication Disorders Technician - Eskasoni

Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centres; Eskasoni First Nation; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education opportunities

Opportunities for relocation and klin?

Role-specific education

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia in Eskasoni is seeking a regular, full-time Communication Disorders Technician to provide clinical support under a speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist. The CDT coordinates, develops, facilitates, and participates in community-based, clinic, and caregiver education activities to raise awareness and promote early identification.

The home base for this position is Eskasoni, with a focus on working with autistic children and their families within the

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized diploma in a related field or completion of a Communication Disorders Technician program.
• On-the-job training in speech, language and hearing services.
• Effective written and spoken English; additional language requirements may apply.
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and occasional travel.
• Immunization/booster requirements may apply.
• Experience with children with communication disorders.
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support under a speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist.
• Coordinate, develop, facilitate, and participate in caregiver education and screening activities.
• Work in diverse settings (homes, clinics, preschool, hospital) and with the Preschool Autism Service.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Diploma in related field (ECE/LPN/OTA/CCA)

Communication Disorders Technician program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia in Eskasoni is seeking a regular, full-time Communication Disorders Technician to provide clinical support under a speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist. The CDT coordinates, develops, facilitates, and participates in community-based, clinic, and caregiver education activities to raise awareness and promote early identification.

The home base for this position is Eskasoni, with a focus on working with autistic children and their families within the