Preschool Speech-Language Assistant: Early Intervention Impact

Lumenus Community Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer paid benefits

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Job summary

Lumenus Community Services in Toronto, ON invites applications for a full-time Speech-Language Assistant to support the Preschool Speech and Language Program on the Community Based Early Years Team. Services are delivered at agency locations and in community settings, both virtual and in-person, under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist.

The role focuses on speech and language intervention for preschool children and their families, aligned with standards of the Ontario College of

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma or Degree in Communicative Disorders (e.g. CDA Diploma Graduate).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with children aged 6 months to 4 years and their families.
• Knowledge of communication disorders and delays in children.
• Knowledge of mental health and developmental/social-emotional needs in children.

Responsibilities

• Follow documented treatment plans developed by the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Initiate, plan and develop speech and language therapy materials under supervision.
• Provide individual and/or group intervention sessions including coaching for parents/caregivers.
• Document client performance and progress notes for the supervising SLP.
• Generate progress summaries at the end of therapy blocks for review by the SLP.

Skills

Planning

Organizing

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Graduate Diploma or Degree in Communicative Disorders

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Boardmaker

Internet

Job description

Lumenus Community Services in Toronto, ON invites applications for a full-time Speech-Language Assistant to support the Preschool Speech and Language Program on the Community Based Early Years Team. Services are delivered at agency locations and in community settings, both virtual and in-person, under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist.

The role focuses on speech and language intervention for preschool children and their families, aligned with standards of the Ontario College of