Speech and Language Therapist

Kids Intervention Specialists (Upper Thomson); Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading intervention centre in Singapore seeks a Speech Therapist to support children with speech and language disorders. The role involves assessments, individualized therapy programs, and documentation of clients' progress. Candidates should have a relevant degree and several years of experience in a special education environment. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ speech language pathology experience.
• Knowledge in special needs and disabilities advantageous.
• High standard of report writing expected.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess individual therapy needs of clients.
• Formulate and implement individual/group therapy programmes.
• Evaluate and document clients' therapy needs and progress.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Speech & Language Pathology/Speech Therapy

Job description

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

· High standard of report writing

· Able to work on Saturdays