Speech-language Therapist

2 weeks ago


Singapore Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) Full time

DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE
ORGANISATION PROFILE
Join a rapidly growing organisation that has over 300 full-time and flexi scheme employees and
operates from 12 centres all over in Singapore

The Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) provides a continuum of services for children with
dyslexia, their parents, mainstream teachers and other professionals in the field of dyslexia in
Singapore.

Position Speech-Language Therapist / Senior Speech-Language Therapist
Division/Branch SES - SLT Programme

Be a part of the DAS Specialised Educational Services (SES) division's dynamic team providing
specialist services to children from both local and international schools in Singapore.

About our Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Programme
Speech and Language Therapy is offered in individual or group settings, including social skills. Our
Speech-Language Therapists (SLTs) aim to build up the child’s fundamental speech, language and
communication skills to support his or her development and learning. Therapy is carried out in a
child-friendly, lively and bright environment. Language is aided and enhanced through fun and
functional activities.

The work of a Speech-Language Therapist may involve:

Identifying speech, language and communication difficulties in clients for an age range
of 5 years to 18 years of age.

Managing a caseload with support as required and in consultation with the DAS multi
- disciplinary team.

Providing therapy to a diverse group of clients including children with speech and
language disorder, social communication difficulties, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, dyspraxia
and oral motor issues.

Working with clients on a one-to-one basis and in groups to deliver therapy. This
includes conducting holiday workshops.

Planning, delivering and monitoring treatment programmes.
Recording outcome measures to evaluate intervention.
Using assistive technology to stimulate interest in therapy sessions.
Liaising closely with parents, caregivers and/or educators and providing regular updates

for them.
Planning and delivering training sessions for parents and educators.
Writing and maintaining confidential client case notes and reports, as well as

information for clients' carers and other professionals.
Providing information for statistical reporting and/or funding requests.
Participating in research projects, conference presentations and awareness talks.
Attending and/or providing mentoring and supervision.
Undertaking clinical audit to ensure that high quality standards are maintained.
Being responsible for maintaining Continuing Professional Development and registration

with professional bodies such as the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) and
Speech and Language Therapy Singapore (SALTS)

Additional responsibilities of a Senior Speech-Language Therapist include:
Preparing and delivering lectures at academic institutions on topics of clinical expertise
Planning induction and orientation for new SLTs
Assisting the Programme Manager with the preparation of work plan and budget
Serving as a clinical supervisor, consultant and educator for staff members and

undergraduates in Clinical Practice Education. Using your expertise to guide and
support their professional growth and development, ensuring the delivery of high
- quality speech-language services across the organisation

Be willing to jump in to provide direct services as needed if the team has gaps

COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies (Core):
Interpersonal skills (written, spoken)
Communication skills (written, spoken)
Ability to work well in a team
Positive learning attitude and pleasant

disposition
Dependable and responsible

Technical Competencies (Skills):
Microsoft Office

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Education:

A Bachelor or Master
degree in Speech
- Language Pathology
that is recognised by
the Allied Health
Professions Council
(AHPC), Singapore.
Click here for the List
of Recognised
Qualifications in
Speech Therapy.

Experience:
At least 2 years in

active
clinical/professional
practice experience

At least 4 years or
more in active
clinical/professional
practice experience for
senior role

Other Skills & Knowledge:
High standard of report

writing
An understanding of a

variety of assessments
and treatment
programmes

Commitment and
ability to work with a
range of clients with
speech, language and
communication
difficulties

WORKING HOURS
All DAS staff work 44 hours a week. In view of the demand for DAS services in the evenings and on
weekends, Speech
- Language Therapists are expected to be flexible in their working hours (able to
work on Saturdays and evenings on weekdays).

WORK VENUE
of these centres if required, and to work at different learning centres as and when necessary. You
may also be required to conduct therapy sessions in schools.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and dependent on the position the
and other benefits. Staff will be entitled to medical benefits while on probation. The



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