Speech-language Therapist

**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.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

Position Speech-Language Therapist - Flexi Scheme

Division/Branch Speech-Language Therapy Programme, SES Division

We are looking for individuals with a passion in providing Speech-Language Therapy but are not able
per week, and respond at short notice to cover classes at the different DAS learning centres. They
registered with the Ministry of Education (MOE) before they can start teaching at the DAS.

**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 - Flexi Scheme** may involve:

Administering Speech-Language Assessments to identifying speech, language and
communication difficulties in clients for an age range of 5 years to 18 years.

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.
Opportunity to work in school setting.

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.
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.
Opportunity to plan and deliver training sessions for parents and the public.
Being responsible for maintaining Continuing Professional Development and registration

with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC).

**TRAINING PROVIDED**

The DAS places great emphasis on providing a professional service. To help Speech-Language
Therapists on the flexi scheme (Flexi SLT) develop in their professional practice, they **will need to**
attend the Certificate in Dyslexia Studies and Certificate in Supporting Children with Attentional and
Hyperactivity Issues. There will also be ongoing trainings during your time with the DAS.

The DAS will fully sponsor the course fees for the training. In view of the full sponsorship by DAS for
the initial training, a Bond or Minimum Service Period (MSP) will apply.

While the DAS invests in providing training and support, Flexi SLTs are expected to invest their
personal time to attend training and other matters such as meetings, completing the necessary
course work and preparing lesson plans for the therapy sessions they are conducting.

**MINIMUM SERVICE PERIOD**

In view of the full sponsorship by the DAS for the training course fees, a Bond or Minimum Service
Period (MSP) will apply. The length of the MSP is 640 teaching hours which normally takes two (2)
years to attain.

Compensation to the DAS is payable when the Flexi SLTs do not fulfil the MSP obligations.

**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** **

Google Applications** **

Online Teaching**
**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**
**Other Skills & Knowledge: **

High standard of report
writing

An understanding of a
variety of assessments
and treatment
programmes

**WORKING HOURS**

Flexi SLTs are expected to conduct their classes on weekday afternoon and evenings up to 9 pm, and
on Saturdays or Sundays during MOE school terms. They are expected to teach a minimum of eight
(8) hours a week.

They may also be called upon to respond at short notice to cover classes at the different DAS
learning centres.

**WORK VENUE**

Flexi SLTs must be willing to trav