Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia

Posting Number T0824 (Quote this number on application documents)

This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position.

Successful applicants may be eligible to receive a one-time signing bonus of $2,000 and a relocation allowance of up to $2,500. In turn, a return of service will be required for 2 years.

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: n/a

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

Communication Disorders Technician

Halifax Regional Municipality

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 35 clinical sites, located in 25 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 home base site is Cobequid Community Health Centre. 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.
• Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language further documents will be required.
• Available to work in a variety of settings (e.g., clinic, preschool, nursing home)
• Experience working with children with communication disorders
• Computer literacy skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated good organizational/workload management skills
• Demonstrated familiarity with the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SAC) Communication Health Assistant Guidelines
• Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening/weekend services
• Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle as travel is required
• 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

Assets:

• Experience working with Audiologists and/or Speech-Language Pathologists
• Ability to provide bilingual clinical services
• Ability to provide clinical services in languages other than French and English
• Familiarity with pediatric communication disorders (Autism, phonological disorders, language delay, hearing loss)
• Experience with provision of services via telepractice
• Experience supporting caregiver training services
• Able to start immediately

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.