Speech and Language Therapist (Inclusive Education)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct student assessment and therapy planning
   • Conduct functional assessments to determine required therapy interventions
   • Formulate child-centred and SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely) goals in collaboration with student and relevant stakeholders (i.e., teachers, parents, therapy team)
   • Select appropriate and specific outcome measures to enable evaluation of therapy progress and outcomes
   • Provide therapy recommendations based on evaluation of children’s needs
   • Communicate assessment results, therapy plans, goals and outcome measures to relevant stakeholders
2. Provide clinical guide and intervention
   • Adhere to clinical protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
   • Provide clinical expertise and consultation for research and education
   • Provide interventions for children both in the inclusion and integration setting whenever needed
   • Evaluate therapy progress and outcomes using selected therapy outcome measures at regular intervals
   • Modify therapy plans based on children’s progress and motivation as well as therapy outcome measures collected
   • Formulate discharge plans based on student’s performance in consultation with relevant stakeholders
   • Improve intervention by adoption of new and evidence-based techniques and technologies
   • Communicate intervention plans, outcome measures, progress and discharge criteria to relevant stakeholders
   • Empower children, caregivers, and teachers on methods to enhance health, mobility, and functions through self-management strategies
   • Prescribe assistive devices and equipment according to children’s and teachers’ needs
3. Perform clinical administration and operations
   • Educate parents, caregivers, and teachers on available clinical services
   • Recommend procurement, and monitor utilization of equipment and resource materials
4. Continuing education, research activities, and training
   • Participate in continuous professional development
   • Plan and conduct continuous professional development activities for key stakeholders
   • Provide clinical education for children and/or staff
   • Participate in work improvement project(s)
5. Carry out tasks as assigned

Job Holder Requirements:

• Recognized Degree/Master in Speech Therapy (listed in https://www.healthprofessionals.gov.sg/ahpc/apply-to-be-a-registered-allied-health-professional/lists-of-recognised-qualifications)
• Full registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
• Minimum 2 years of working experience managing a paediatric caseload
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team, being both client-centered and service-oriented
• Adaptable in a fast-paced environment, with good written and verbal communication skills
• For senior role, applicant should have at least 5 years of clinical paediatric experience, with AHPC supervisor status

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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