Psychologist (Pioneer)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Since October 2011, Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (THKMC) was incorporated as a charity with an IPC status to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large.

THKMC provides assistance to the various groups in our community through more than 60 programmes and services for the elderly and the sick, families, persons with disabilities, and children.  We help anyone in need with full respect to their race, colour, creed, language, culture and religion. We have more than 90 programmes and services, reaching out to more than 55,000 people in the community.

Together, as ONETHK – Empowering the Community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Early Intervention for Children (EIC) Services helps equip children with motor, communication, social, self-help and cognitive skills. THK EIC involves structuring classes around small groups encompassing early childhood special education, social work and therapy support services to stimulate their adaptive functioning and school readiness skills.

Reports to Assistant Director/ Head of Department (Social Work & Psychologists) / Senior Psychologist:

At THK EIC Services, a Psychologist’s typical work involves applying evidence-based methods to assess the clients’ developmental needs, devising treatment plans, delivery of intervention, and monitoring & reviewing the clients’ progress together with the trans-disciplinary team. They are also involved in various projects/ research to improve client outcomes.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Assessments and Transition Support

• Administer cognitive tests (e.g., WPPSI, SAS)
• Conduct caregiver interview using tools such as Vineland
• Liaison work with caregivers or for caregivers, or other professionals for assessment and school application purposes
• Write assessment reports
• Transition support for clients / families

Facilitation

• Workshops for caregivers and staff e.g. positive behaviour support

Data Management

• To collate and submit required data in a timely manner e.g. submission of CODRF scores and Functional Age Estimates (FAE)
• Manage SPA database with other Psychologists or Psychologist Associates

Interventions

• Supervision and support of fellow Psychologists, Associate Psychologists and Masters’ interns as required
• Support teachers in classroom to engage clients and reduce behaviour with evidence-based behaviour intervention strategies
• Home visits / school visits / intervention with family, as required
• Implement of social skills groups in classrooms
• Participate in trans-disciplinary team meetings: contributing behavioural descriptions of the children from observations, and supporting with intervention strategies

• Minimum Master’s degree in Educational or Clinical Psychology from a recognized institution
• Eligible for registration or Registered with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS)
• Good understanding and/or previous experience working with young children with developmental needs and their families preferred

• Mature
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently
• Observant and analytical
• Has strong understanding of the diverse cultures and races
• Has patience, caring attitude, passion & commitment in the education of & nurturing young children and empowering the families
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Keen to develop professionally

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