Speech Language Therapist

The children attend a 3-hour session programme twice a week. The multi-disciplinary team consists of teachers, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists. They come together to discuss and set specific and measurable 1-year goals for the Individualised Education Plan (IEP) of each child. The IEP focuses on 6 domains: fine motor, gross motor, adaptive, cognitive, social communication and social skills.

Supported by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and Metta, we provide customised intervention programmes for these children in order to address their developmental lags, promote a satisfactory level of independence and realise their potential. Early diagnoses of their disabilities coupled with appropriate intervention programmes can help them cope with the disabilities, prevent the conditions from deteriorating and maximise their development and capabilitiesunity care options to adults with intellectual disabilities who are aged between 18 and 55.

Funded by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS), the former is a purpose-built facility designed to accommodate 103 residents, whereas the latter is supported under the MSF and Tote Board Social Service Fund to provide day care services for a capacity of 50 beneficiaries. Our programmes aim to equip all recipients with the skills and means to lead independent and fulfilling lives, so as to achieve social integration and quality of life.

Tending them with holistic care and working closely with their primary caregivers to provide well-rounded support is a multi-disciplinary team comprising a social worker, training officers, staff nurses, assistant nurses, nursing and therapy aides.

**1.** **Main Responsibilities**

1. Therapy Matters
- To work with students on a one-to-one or group setting based on their levels of functioning
- To evaluate and document students’ Speech Language therapy needs and progress at regular intervals, monitor training programmes and review their effectiveness
- To provide Speech Language therapy consultation, support, and update on the student’s progress and status to relevant members of the rehabilitation team and caregivers
- To be involved in discussions of student-related issues with caregivers
- To evaluate of effectiveness/relevance of programme
- To keep abreast of latest development in service delivery of Speech Langauge therapy-related areas to ensure that therapy programmes are kept updated
- To conduct in-house training programmes for relevant staff / caregivers / volunteers in the organization
- To assess and identify individual needs of students and formulate/develop and implement appropriate individualized Speech Language therapy programmes.
- To be involved in research where possible, relevant to areas of Speech Language therapy service delivery
- To work with the multi-disciplinary team in integrating the students into the community
- To provide coaching for junior OTs/Interns (For Senior Speech Language Therapist position only)

2. Administration Tasks
- To maintain efficient Speech language therapy records of student and document the following:

- Initial assessment
- Reassessment
- Therapy goals, aims and objectives
- Review therapy plan when necessary
- Schedule planning
- Discharge planning when child is referred to SPED schools
- Maintain database of all students
- Number of students
- Number of hours spent in direct and indirect therapy related works
- To engage in administrative duties relevant to departmental work
- To comply with NCSS/MSF requirements: SSR, PES & QA
- Attend relevant meetings and give necessary input

3. Others
- Undertake responsibility and duties as assigned by the HOD / Management / Director

4. Requirements

**Experience**
- Minimum 2 years of related experience in Preschool setting is advantageous

**Qualifications**
- Minimum Diploma/ Degree in Speech Language Therapy or equivalent.

**Other Requirements**
- Registered with Singapore’s Allied Health Professions Council
- Interest in working with children with special needs.

**Salary**: $4,500.00 - $5,500.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Professional Qualification (preferred)

**Experience**:

- related experience in Preschool setting is advantageous: 2 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Registered with Singapore’s AHPC (preferred)

Work Location: In person