Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Autism Association (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Association (Singapore) is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Therapist to assess complex cases and plan targeted interventions. The role involves 1:1 and small group sessions, AAC planning, and cross-team collaboration to implement school-wide initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant experience, be registered with AHP Singapore, and demonstrate a passion for serving the autism community and families.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Allied Health Professions Council in Singapore as Full Registrant.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in assessment, intervention and coaching/teaching.
• Desire to learn about Autism and to serve the autism community and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech/language assessment for complex cases and plan for intervention.
• Plan and deliver intervention in 1:1/small group settings.
• Coach educators on communication screening and AAC supports.
• Plan and deliver training on language and communication related to autism.
• Plan induction and orientation for new SLTs.
• Coach and develop Speech and Language Therapist.
• Supervise SLT eligible for registration with the Allied Health Professions Council in Singapore.
• Lead with the team in developing programs, policies and procedures for best practice in SLT service provision.
• Collaborate with other allied health professionals in service provision.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

AAC consultation

Education

Allied Health Professions Council Full Registrant (Singapore)

Job description

Assessment and Intervention

• Conduct speech/language assessment for complex cases and plan for intervention
• Communication level of students and plan for intervention

Program Planning & Delivery

• Plans for intervention in 1:1/small group
• Implements school-wide initiatives on Alternative/Augmentative Communication (AAC) supports for students with the development team
• Makes necessary referrals to external speech-language therapy services when intervention needs exceed classroom intervention scope
• Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing student's functional goals

Training & Coaching

• Coach educators on communication screening of students
• Provides AAC consultation, training, and coaching to educators on the use of alternative/augmentative communication (AAC)supports
• Plan and deliver training on language & communication topics related to autism
• Plan induction and orientation for new SLTs
• Coach and develop Speech and Language Therapist
• Supervise SLT eligible for registration with Allied Health Professional Council in Singapore to be a Full Registrant

Management and Service Operations

• Lead with the team in the development of program, policies & procedures to promote best practice in SLTs service provision.
• Collaborate in the development of best practices of service provision with other allied health professionals
• Recommend procurement and monitor utilization of equipment and resource materials
• Conduct performance reviews of SLTs
• Any other responsibilities as required by your Supervisor

Requirements:

• Registered with the Allied Health Professions Council in Singapore as Full Registrant
• At least 5-7 years of relevant working experience in the same or related field including assessment, intervention, and coaching/teaching
• Desire to learn about Autism and the passion to serve the autism community and their families