Speech and Language Therapist

APSN; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

APSN seeks a Speech Language Therapist to lead the speech language programme for students/trainees with oral communication challenges. Responsibilities include evaluation, development and coordination of intervention plans, and discharge when objectives are met.

Collaboration with teachers, caregivers and staff is essential. The role requires a recognized degree in Speech Pathology and AHPC registration, with 3–5 years' experience.

Qualifications

• Recognized Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited college/university.
• AHPC practising certificate required.
• Experience of 3–5 years in speech therapy is preferred; entry-level candidates welcome with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional inputs to support understanding of clients' speech, language and communication difficulties to teachers, parents/caregivers, staff and administrators.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to design goals, interventions and practical recommendations.
• Conduct screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for students/trainees with speech and language disorders.
• Measure outcomes, document progress and maintain confidential records and reports.
• Implement intervention programs and prepare discharge summaries when appropriate.
• Train and support teachers, caregivers and other communication partners.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Education

Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

You shall be responsible for the speech language programme for students &/or trainees with oral communication challenges including evaluation of all students &/or trainees with suspected or identified communication disorders and the development, management and coordination of a speech and language programme, including difficulty in swallowing.

Job Description:

Consultation

• Provide professional inputs to support understanding of clients' speech, language and communication difficulties to teachers, parents/caregivers, professional staff, administrators and the public.
• Participate in collaborative problem-solving to assist teachers, parents / caregivers, professional staff and administrators with practical ideas and recommendations in the setting of goals, selection and design of intervention programs, etc.

Assessment

• Provide screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services for students/trainees with speech and language disorders.
• Measure outcomes of treatment and conduct continuous evaluation
• Identify effective practices and programs to improve and enhance quality of
• services.
• Able to apply formal and informal modes of assessment.
• Maintain efficient client records and documentation. i.e. Assessment reports filing in students' confidential file.

Treatment Strategies

• Implement intervention program based on assessment, interpretation and planning.
• The Speech and Language Therapists should write a discharge based on the following:
• Documented evidence showing that the student has achieved all the objectives or the students can no longer benefit from the therapy.
• The student to be discharge from therapy services if he/she leaves the school.
• Recommend other services, if applicable to the student and other family members.
• Refer and write a discharge summary, if necessary, when the student is going to another service or an APSN School.

Training and Support

• Train and support teachers, caregivers and other communication partners of individuals with speech, language, communication difficulties.
• Mentor and supervise of support personnel.

Job Requirements:

• Recognized Degree in Speech Pathology from accredited college / university with 3 to 5 years speech therapy experience
• Good team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant work experience ranging from children to young adults with intellectual disability would be an advantage
• Ability to work with independently and with minimum supervision
• Valid practising certificate with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)
• Entry level candidates who recently completed the studies in Speech Pathology are welcome to apply. We will provide AHPC supervision requirements and support.