Speech & Language Therapist

KIDS INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS (UPPER THOMSON) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A speech therapy clinic in Singapore is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide therapy for clients with speech and language disorders, and developmental challenges. The successful candidate will formulate therapy programs and work closely with clients, caregivers, and staff. A Bachelor's degree in Speech & Language Pathology and a minimum of three years of experience are required. This role offers a collaborative work environment with responsibilities including evaluation and documentation of client progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in speech language pathology or in a special education setting.
• Knowledge and experience with children with special needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess therapy needs using appropriate tools.
• Formulate and implement individual/group therapy programmes.
• Evaluate and document therapy needs and progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor Degree in Speech & Language Pathology/Speech Therapy

Job description

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