Job Description

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 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 problem-solving 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. Assessment Provide screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up 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. Able to apply formal and informal modes of assessment. Maintain efficient client records and documentation. i.e. Assessment reports filing in students' confidential file. Treatment Strategies Implement intervention program based on assessment, interpretation and planning. Discharge 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. Training and Support 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) Additional Notes to Applicants: APSN operates 4 Special Education (SPED) Schools and 1 Sheltered Workshop (Centre for Adults) with locations as below: APSN Chaoyang - Ang Mo Kio APSN Katong School - New Upper Changi Road APSN Tanglin School - Alexandra Road APSN Delta Senior School - Choa Chu Kang and APSN Centre for Adults - Jalan Ubi Do indicate your interest in School-Based or Centre-Based work and your preferred work locations when you apply.