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
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.

Speech and Language Therapist - APSN Chaoyang School (Ang Mo Kio)