Speech and Language Therapist - APSN Chaoyang School (Ang Mo Kio)

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.