Part-time Speech and Language Therapist

The SKILT Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The SKILT Centre is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to identify and assess therapy needs and develop tailored intervention plans for children with speech and language challenges. You will implement individual or group therapy and monitor progress, coordinating with teachers, caregivers and allied staff to optimize outcomes.

Applicants should be AHPC Singapore‑recognised and bring a minimum of three years’ experience in a related setting, with strong communication and teamwork skills in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree recognised by AHPC Singapore.
• Minimum 3 years’ speech language pathology experience or equivalent in a special education setting is a plus.
• Knowledge of working with children with special needs and a wide range of disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess therapy needs using suitable assessment tools and forms.
• Develop and implement individual/group therapy programmes for speech and language disorders.
• Provide one-to-one or group intervention as needed for students.
• Evaluate progress and document therapy needs and effectiveness.
• Communicate status to staff and caregivers and collaborate with family.
• Write reports and case notes with recommendations.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

AHPC Singapore recognition

Team collaboration

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Speech & Language Pathology/Speech Therapy (AHPC Singapore)

Job description

About us - The SKILT Centre – the SpecialKids Intervention, Learning and Therapy Centre established in collaboration with SpecialKids Child Health & Development Clinic, provides a holistic series of programmes that target individuals aged 2 and upwards, through teenage years.

Role & Responsibilities

• Identify and assess individual therapy needs of clients using appropriate assessment tools and assessment forms.
• Facilitate development of appropriate and effective tools for identification, assessment, intervention.
• Formulate and implement individual/group therapy programmes for clients with speech and language disorder, social communication difficulties, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, etc.
• Provide intervention for clients on a one-to-one basis, group, class, work experience or special setting based on the needs of the students.
• Evaluate and document clients' therapy needs and progress regularly, and review the effectiveness of the intervention.
• Provide consultation and update clients’ status to relevant staff members and caregivers.
• Work in collaboration with teaching/non-teaching staff and family/caregivers for the effective enhancement of services.
• Provide written report, case notes about the assessments that have been undertaken and possible speech and language therapy recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Speech & Language Pathology/Speech Therapy recognised by the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), Singapore
• Minimum 3 years’ speech language pathology experience or prior working experience in a special education setting will be an added advantage
• Knowledge and experience in working with children with special needs and a wide range of disabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced work environment
• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills