Job Description

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As an organisation, APSN believes in training employees and investing in their career development. We look after employees\xe2\x80\x99 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.



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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\xe2\x80\x99 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\xe2\x80\x99 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:
  \xe2\x80\x93 Documented evidence showing that the student has achieved all the objectives or the students can no longer benefit from the therapy.
  \xe2\x80\x93 The student to be discharge from therapy services if he/she leaves the school.
  \xe2\x80\x93 Recommend other services, if applicable to the student and other family members.
  \xe2\x80\x93 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)
• Entry level candidates who recently completed the studies in Speech Pathology are welcome to apply. We will provide AHPC supervision requirements and support.

Work Locations: APSN Delta Senior School APSN Katong School APSN Tanglin School (Do indicate your interest for your preferred work locations when you apply.)