to join our multidisciplinary team at a special needs center dedicated to supporting children (ages 2-12) with speech, language, communication, and feeding challenges. The Speech Therapist will assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of speech and language disorders, helping children develop essential communication skills to enhance their social, academic, and emotional well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive speech, language, communication, and swallowing/feeding assessments using standardized tools and clinical observations.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and child-specific needs.
Provide direct therapy services to children with conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), speech delay, apraxia, articulation disorders, language impairments, stuttering, voice disorders, hearing impairments, and feeding/swallowing difficulties.
Use evidence-based therapeutic approaches (e.g., articulation therapy, language stimulation, augmentative and alternative communication [AAC], oral-motor therapy).
Collaborate closely with parents/caregivers, providing training and strategies for carryover at home.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team, coordinating with special educators, occupational therapists, psychologists, and behavior therapists.
Document session notes, maintain progress reports, and contribute to individualized education or development plans (IEPs/IDPs).
Stay updated with current best practices and advancements in speech-language pathology.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Valid license or registration (or eligibility) to practice as a Speech Therapist as per local regulatory body.
Minimum 1 years of experience working with children, especially those with developmental or neurological conditions. Freshers also welcome.
Strong knowledge of assessment tools, therapy techniques, and communication development milestones.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Compassion, patience, and a child-centered, family-focused approach.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):
Experience working in a multidisciplinary or special needs setting.
Familiarity with AAC devices and low-tech communication aids.
Specialized training in feeding/swallowing therapy (if applicable).
Bilingual or multilingual abilities (if relevant to the client population).
Work Conditions:
Full-time or part-time role at the center.
Requires active, hands-on engagement with young children.
May involve occasional outreach sessions, workshops, or parent training programs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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