Occupational Therapist

SKOOL4KIDZ PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SKOOL4KIDZ PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Early Intervention Department.

You will assess and intervene for preschool children, coordinating with LSEds, teachers and families to support developmental goals. The role requires AHPC registration, a degree in Occupational Therapy, pediatric experience, and the ability to work both independently and in a team. You will contribute to IEP and EOI reports and participate in research and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy recognized by AHPC.
• Full registration with AHPC.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify developmental needs of preschool children.
• Develop and monitor individualized intervention plans.
• Report outcomes in IEP and EOI documents.
• Guide teachers and parents on intervention strategies.
• Participate in research/quality improvement projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor/Master in Occupational Therapy

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Senior/Occupational Therapist in Skool4Kidz,you will be part of a multidisciplinary team in the Early Intervention Department which provides services to children requiring early intervention support. You will support our preschool children through assessment and intervention. You will work in partnership with our Learning Support Educators (LSEds), preschool teachers, parents/caregivers/families and other relevant professionals/stakeholders.

A KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct assessment to identify the child’s developmental needs.
• Administer, scores and interpret specialized occupational therapy assessments.
• Conceptualise intervention goals and plans to support child’s developmental needs.
• Report assessment and intervention outcomes in Individualised Educational Plan (IEP) and End-of-intervention (EOI) reports.
• Develop, implement and monitor appropriate and individualized intervention strategies.
• Guide and support Learning Support Educators (LSEds) and preschool teachers to use personalised intervention strategies to support child.
• Provide guidance to parents/caregivers on use of personalised strategies to support child.
• Train or co-train Learning Support Educators, preschool teachers, parents/caregivers on specific occupational therapy strategies/techniques.
• Provide training to preschool teachers, parents and caregivers.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (e.g. number of children identified for early intervention, achievement of IEP goals, evaluation, etc).
• Drive the organisation’s inclusive practices and early intervention support.
• Participate in research/quality improvement projects.
• To undertake and perform any other executive work assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC).
• Full registration with AHPC
• Preferably member of Singapore Association of Occupational Therapy (SAOT) or equivalent
• At least 2 years of paediatric experience, preferably with prior experience in DSLS programme
• Experience in assessment and working with preschool children (e.g. DSLS programme) or children with developmental disabilities (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities) preferred.
• Have excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.