Location: St. Catharines, Ontario

OpenDate: August 18, 2026

Who We Are
Niagara Children’s Centre isrecognized throughout the Niagara Region as the provider of rehabilitation andsupport services to children and youth with physical, developmental andcommunicative delays and disabilities.Core services include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech andlanguage services, augmentative and alternative communication, family servicesand therapeutic recreation. Our family-centred programs aim at helping eachchild achieve their own unique potential within their home, school and in thecommunity.

As an employee of the Centre,you will be part of a community dedicated to creating a welcoming andsupportive environment for the children and youth we serve. We are a place where families are at theheart of all we do. We continue to provide innovative ways of delivering highquality services and strengthening our family-centred care philosophy. We wantto see "Niagara's Children and Youth at Their Best!" Join a team that makes areal difference in the lives of children and youth every day.

The Role
The Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) may provide communication and hearing screenings as well asimplement communication intervention programs individually and in groups basedon the goals outlined by the supervisor. The areas of treatment conducted by aCDA include augmentative and alternative communication, receptive andexpressive language, articulation, phonology, fluency, voice, hearing, oralrehabilitation, literacy and pragmatics. The role also includes preparation oftherapy materials to assist SLPs, planning of therapy sessions for clients onthe CDA caseload, assistance with program management and waitlist, as well aspromotional activities.

As an employee of NiagaraChildren's Centre, a CDA may be assigned to one or more services. These includesingle or interdisciplinary services, as well as specialized programs providedby the Centre such as the Communication Assessment and Support Team, the InfantHearing Program, Entry to School, Preschool Language Service, School BasedRehab Services and clinics such as alternative and augmentative communicationteam.

Key Responsibilities:

Screening : Administerhearing screenings in conjunction with the Ministry of Children, Communityand Social Services Infant Hearing Program; administer speech screenings;communication inventory or literacy screens

Treatment planning : Prepare a child's intervention plan in order totarget the goals outlined by the SLP. This may include selectingactivities, creating, organizing and preparing materials, observingassessments, researching communication information, therapy ideas or equipmentinformation, attending meetings, scheduling appointments and preparinghome programs.

Intervention :



carry outintervention based on goals outlined by the supervisor and in conjunctionwith the CASLPO position statement on Supportive Personnel (October 2007).Service delivery models may include direct or group interventions, homeprograms, or parent training sessions and may take place in a variety ofsites (home, schools, childcare, OEYCs, or satellite offices) and inconjunction with our community partners. Creating and preparing customizedcommunication displays using graphic software.

Reporting : Keep supervisorand other team members informed regarding child's progress and performanceboth orally and in written form. This includes reporting changes inperformance, medical changes, family situations or any other relevantinformation which could impact the child's progress and therapy.

Administration : Maintain and input information into relevantdatabases. Assist in data management and completion and dissemination ofministry forms for hearing screening outcomes.

Record keeping : Make detailed daily progress notes of thechild's outcomes, maintain statistics charting in medical records, createan up-to-date inventory and scheduling (contacting parents and setting upappointments).

Therapy Material and Equipment : Maintain orderand organize therapy materials and all therapy and screening equipment,handle complaints when equipment is not in working order. Programming andupkeep of augmentative communication equipment.

Health and Safety:
The CommunicativeDisorders Assistant will comply with the duties assigned to Workers as perSection 28 of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Accountability and Freedom to Act:
This position is subject to standardized practices and procedures, general workinstructions, and supervision of progress and results. Program plans are prepared and implementedunder the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist. The position is also subject to Centrepolicies and procedures and to the regulations of the College of Audiologistsand Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario that limit clinical performance.

Key Relationships:
The CommunicativeDisorders Assistant is concerned with the effectiveness of allrelationships that affect the Centre.The following are particularly significant to the position:

External

Children their families and caregivers

Community partners

Representatives and distributors of therapyequipment and supplies

Other augmentative communication clinics and centralized equipment pool

Internal

Clinical managers and clinical staff

Volunteers and students





PerformanceFactors:
In assessing the performance of an incumbent in thisposition, the following factors will be utilized as appropriate:

Workload – the number of clients seen relative toestablished standards

Clinical outcomes – the degree to which therapy plans arefollowed and goals achieved

Documentation – the accuracy, relevance and timeliness of progressnotes, data entry and other documentation

Relationships – the level of cooperation and collaborationwith clients and families, staff from other agencies, and other therapists atthe Centre

Position Specifications:
Education:
The minimum specifications for an incumbent will include:

Graduation from a Communicative/Communication DisordersAssistant program at a recognized college/university

Knowledge/Skills:
An incumbent will be expected to have the following knowledge and skills:

Asound understanding and skill in the practice of Communication Disorders

Sufficientcomputer literacy skills. Extensivecomputer literacy is required for some positions

Theability to work effectively with children

Theability to manage a caseload, particularly under multiple supervisors

Aninterest and commitment for serving children with special needs and theirfamilies

Knowledgeof community resources and support

Other:

Accessto reliable transportation and possession of a driver’s license valid for theprovince of Ontario is required

Bilingualism is considered as a strong asset

Acurrent criminal reference check for vulnerable populations

CPRcertification

Evidenceof non-violent crisis intervention training

Why Join Us?

We provide atotal rewards package that supports your well-being and supports and encouragescontinuous professional development and growth.

Provide acompetitive hiring range of $54,619.5 -$64,272 commensurate with experience.

Participation ina Defined Benefit Pension Plan (HOOPP) from day one of employment with us, and access to the Employee and FamilyAssistance program.

Employee wellbeing initiatives and programs.

Inclusive workplace that allows everyone to feel welcomed and part of a dedicate team.

Thisposting is for an existing, immediate vacancy within our Clinical team.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)tools are not used to evaluate applications for this role. Your application will be reviewed directly by our hiring team.

Niagara Children’s Centre iscommitted to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitableaccommodation is available under the Accessibilityfor Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) to applicants invited to aninterview.

We thank all those who applybut only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Theselected candidate will be required to participate in a Criminal BackgroundCheck.

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📌 Communicative Disorders Assistant (Ontario)
🏢 Niagara Children's Centre
📍 Ontario