Total 4 job vacancies by Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore

ROLE

The role of Speech and Language Therapists involves assessing clients, planning interventions, implementing therapy plans, evaluating progress in accordance with the given service delivery model for clients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in the assigned program. The role also requires conducting caregiver education and teachers training, to equip them with the necessary strategies and skills in supporting the client's learning and development. The role requires working collaboratively in a transdisciplinary team comprising of other professionals, teachers, and caregivers for maximizing the clients’ skills towards independence and active participation in natural settings. The job scope also entails assisting senior colleagues in projects, specialized clinics, research work, performing departmental operational tasks, and participating in continuing education. The individual should possess effective communication, organisation, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements :

Preferred achievements/characteristics:

• Bachelors or Masters in Speech and Language Pathology or Therapy from a recognized

university

• preferred Full Registration under AHPC, or eligible for registration under the Allied Health Professions Council, Singapore.

• A heart and passion to serve in the community sector

Working Location: 65 Pasir Ris Drive 1 Singapore 519529

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified on the outcome of the job application.

OVERVIEW

An Interventionist (Early Intervention Educator) is a technically skilled person who assists in the development of Infants & Children. Therefore, Interventionist has to undergo and pass a formal training (both theory and practical) programme in Certificate in Special Education (CISE) and or Diploma in Early Childhood or alternatively, any accredited Certificates or Diploma in the discipline of Special Needs Education programme issued and recognised in Singapore or Internationally.

Responsibilities:

• Provides, plans and executes action curriculum
• Participates in Early Intervention Programme related activities
• Provides administrative support to the department
• Maintains good housekeeping and safety standards

Requirements

• Advance Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention/ Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention(Special Needs) from NIEC
• Certificate in Autism
• Some relevant experience in early intervention
• A heart to serve in the special needs sector

Working Location: 65 Pasir Ris Drive 1 Singapore 519529

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Undertake social casework and provide individual and family counselling as a member of the rehabilitation team.

2. Network with other agencies or community groups to obtain resources to meet the needs of the clients and their family members.

3. Participate in caregivers’ training and support work activities and public education.

4. Provide administrative support to the department.

5. Undertake any duties as assigned by staff-in-charge

REQUIREMENTS:

· A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from a Recognized University

· Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience as a Social Worker or fresh graduate.

· For fresh graduate, to apply for accreditation with Singapore Association of Social Workers for professional practice within 12 months of graduation.

· Listening and Communication skills, Counseling skills and Organizational skills.

Has empathy and a sense of compassion.

Be able to advocate for clients and caregivers.

Skills to do simple assessment of family needs.

Skills to collaborate and network with internal and external recourses.

Working Location: 65 Pasir Ris Drive 1 Singapore 519529

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify individual needs of clients, formulate/develop and implement appropriate individualised physiotherapy programmes.
• Evaluate and document clients' physiotherapy needs and progress at regular intervals, monitor training programmes and review its effectiveness.
• Train and supervise Physiotherapy Aides, caregivers and volunteers in the maintenance of physiotherapy programmes.
• Work with multi-disciplinary team in integrating the clients into the community.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy
• Preferred 2 years working experience in Paediatric Rehabilitation or Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Obtained Full or Restricted Registration and a valid Practicing License with the Singapore Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
• Member of Singapore Physiotherapy Association

Working Location: School East - 65 Pasir Ris Drive 1 Singapore 519529