Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia

Posting Number T1424 (Quote this number on application documents)
This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position.

Location: Central Zone
Compensation: $24.21 - $26.77/hour
Hours: 70 hours biweekly
Start Date: Dec 2, 2024
End Date: n/a
Closing Date: Open until filled


Communication Disorders Technician
Central Zone


Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 37 clinical sites, located in 26 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals, provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment), develop and monitor provincial clinical standards, and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g., Autism, Stroke, Cochlear Implant). Established in 1963, HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians.

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political beliefs and affiliation.

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 regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position of Communication Disorders Technician. The CDT works with speech-language pathologist(s) to provide support to clients with language, speech, and other communication-related difficulties. This position works specifically with preschool children with autism and their families, and focuses on the support of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC; including low and high tech options). The home base site is Bayers Road. 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, Power Point)
• 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
• Familiarity with young children with developmental disabilities, specifically those with autism
• Experience with the provision of alternative and augmentative communication systems
• 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.