Job Description
· Conducting psychological assessments (i.e. intellectual, behavioural, emotional) for students and clients to support educational/vocational placement decisions
· Designing appropriate therapy plans and providing psychological
interventions to help address students’ and clients’ academic, social and/or
emotional difficulties
· Conducting intake assessments for placement of new students and clients in the
Centre, working in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team
· Engaging in collaborative problem-solving with teachers/coaches,
parents/caregivers and other stakeholders, to facilitate the development of
socio-emotional/behavioural/academic functioning of students and clients
· Participating in program-planning meetings and case reviews for individual
students/clients
· Providing advice on how to adapt the curriculum/programme and make
accommodations to cater to a student’s/client’s learning style, cognitive profile,
developmental level or behavioural patterns
· Supporting student and client transition to and from school and Day Activity Centre
· Collaborating and coordinating with external agencies to provide a holistic and comprehensive service to the student/client
· Providing training to teachers, coaches, parents and caregivers
Job Specifications
· Degree in Psychology
· Relevant working experience with children/adult clients with autism will be an advantage
· Experience in administering psycho-educational assessment tools
· Experience in providing intervention for social skills development
· Experience in supporting parents to promote skill development of the student/client at home
· Excellent communication skills
· Strong ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
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