Speech and Language Therapist - APSN Katong School (Bedok North)

APSN EDUCATION SERVICES LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

APSN Education Services Ltd. seeks a Speech Language Therapist to manage a school-based speech language programme, evaluate students, and coordinate intervention plans for oral communication challenges.

Responsibilities include assessment, treatment, discharge planning, and training of teachers and caregivers. AHPC registration is required; supervision is provided for new graduates.

Qualifications

• Recognized degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited college/university.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• AHPC practising certificate required; supervision provided for entry-level candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language assessment, treatment, and follow-up for students/trainees.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff to plan interventions.
• Maintain confidential client records and documentation.
• Discharge planning when objectives are met or services no longer benefit the student.
• Train and support teachers and caregivers in speech and language strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

Job Purpose:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

Discharge 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
• 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.