Duties & Responsibilities
- Assesses and provides individualized Speech Therapy intervention for children with a wide range of speech and language challenges (eg. Apraxia of Speech or Specific Language Impairment)
- Conducts group Speech Therapy classes (eg. in the areas of socialization and communication)
- Establishes good therapist-parent relationships through regular feedback and open communication; provides parents and caregivers with updates on the child’s progress and relevant home strategies and recommendations after each session with the child
- Update parents regarding sessions and progress after each session (text/photos/videos etc)
- Updating case notes post-sessions regularly and independently
- Establishes a good network of and maintains good relations with other professionals in the field
- Be proactive in keeping abreast of developments in the field of Pediatric Speech Therapy
- Complies with the regulations and guidelines of AHPC
Requirements:
- Diploma, degree, or post-graduate qualification in speech therapy from a recognized university.
- Registered and complies with the regulations under the Allied Health Professions Act 2011.
- Passionate about inclusionary practice and implementation of early intervention strategies
- Possesses ability to build rapport and therapeutic relationships with the children and families
- At least 3 years experience working with children would be preferable
- Good interpersonal communication skills
