Description
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As an organisation, APSN believes in training employees and investing in their career development. We look after employees' needs in order to strengthen morale and job satisfaction.
We benefit as a member of National Council of Social Service (NCSS) from extensive training programmes which we participate in.
Come on board for a rewarding career that turns your passion into a profession We welcome new members to contribute to our warm and vibrant culture, in an environment that embraces knowledge-sharing and collaboration.
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 problemsolving 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.
- Provide screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and followup 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.
- Maintain efficient client records and documentation. i.e. Assessment reports filing in students' confidential file.
- Implement intervention program based on assessment, interpretation and 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.
- 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 with 3 to 5 years speech therapy experience
- 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)
Work Locations:
APSN Delta Senior School
APSN Katong School
APSN Tanglin School
(Do indicate your interest for your preferred work locations when you apply.)
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