Working Location: 11 Bukit Batok Street 25

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 7 am to 4 pm

Job Responsibilities

Clinical services:

• Utilize formal and informal assessments to identify speech therapy needs
• Identify goals for intervention and implement individualised intervention plans in collaboration with the student, families and the school team.
• Provide evidence-based intervention via consultation, individual and/or group sessions.
• Conduct continuous evaluation to measure outcomes of therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessment, intervention, and communication with families.
• Participate in developing protocols and clinical guidelines to improve services in conjunction with the Head of Student Support/Principal.
• Participate in curriculum / programme development projects, particularly in the areas of speech, language, and social emotional learning.
• Participate in team assessment for school admissions.
• Utilize appropriate assessment tools to support and recommend access arrangements for National Exams, if required.

Coaching & Training

• Conduct parent workshops and in-house training programs for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide supervision and mentorship support to new / junior therapists.

Continuing Professional Development

• Stay current with the best practices in relation to the field of speech therapy and evidence-based practices in relation to autism.
• Participate and engage in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Remain up to date with relevant organizational processes, policies and professional codes of conduct.
• Participate in curriculum / programme development projects.

Job Holder Requirements and Attributes

• Possess at least a degree / postgraduate degree in Speech-Language Therapy / Pathology from an institution recognised by the Allied Health Professional Council, Singapore (AHPC).
• Applicants for Senior Therapist position should possess at least 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Valid practising certification with full AHPC registration.
• Prior experience working in the field of special education and/or working with individuals with special needs is an added advantage.
• Good team player with strong communication, interpersonal skills and critical thinking, in order to effectively collaborate and provide person-centric services.
• Able to work independently and effectively.