JOB DESCRIPTION Speech Therapist

Nahla Centre for Child Development

1. Job Title

Speech Therapist / Speech-Language Pathologist

2. Job Purpose

To assess, diagnose, and provide evidence-based speech, language, communication, and feeding interventions for children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and other communication difficulties. The therapist will support children in developing effective communication skills and improving their overall functional abilities.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Assessment and Evaluation

- Conduct comprehensive speech and language assessments for children.
- Identify speech, language, communication, articulation, fluency, and voice difficulties.
- Assess receptive and expressive language skills.
- Evaluate social communication and pragmatic language skills.
- Prepare assessment reports and identify individual therapy needs.

B. Therapy and Intervention

- Develop individualized therapy plans based on each child's needs.
- Provide one-to-one speech and language therapy sessions.
- Work on improving:
- Receptive and expressive language.
- Speech clarity and articulation.
- Vocabulary and sentence formation.
- Functional and spontaneous communication.
- Social communication and interaction.
- Fluency and voice skills, where appropriate.
- Introduce alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) methods when required.
- Use play-based, child-friendly, and evidence-based therapy techniques.
- Monitor progress and modify therapy goals accordingly.

C. Documentation and Reporting

- Maintain accurate records of assessments, therapy sessions, and progress.
- Prepare individual therapy plans and periodic progress reports.
- Document children's achievements, challenges, and therapy outcomes.
- Maintain confidentiality of all child and family records.

D. Parent Training and Guidance

- Educate parents about their child's communication needs.
- Provide home-based activities and strategies to support communication development.




- Conduct parent counselling and guidance sessions related to speech and language development.
- Encourage family participation in the child's therapy programme.

E. Team Collaboration

- Coordinate with occupational therapists, special educators, psychologists, behavioural therapists, and other professionals.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Contribute to individualized education and intervention planning.
- Share relevant progress updates with the multidisciplinary team.

4. Educational Qualification

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology / Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology from a recognized institution.
- Valid qualified registration or licence, wherever applicable.
- Additional training in autism, developmental disorders, AAC, or pediatric speech and language therapy will be an advantage.

5. Required Skills and Competencies

- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience and empathy when working with children.
- Knowledge of child development and developmental disorders.
- Ability to manage children with different communication needs.
- Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Professional ethics and commitment to confidentiality.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Quality and effectiveness of therapy sessions.
- Achievement of individualized therapy goals.
- Consistent assessment and progress documentation.
- Parent engagement and satisfaction.
- Timely preparation of reports.
- Collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Professional conduct and punctuality.

7. Reporting To

Clinical Coordinator / Centre Director

8. Work Location

Nahla Centre for Child Development

9. Professional Expectations

The Speech Therapist is expected to uphold the centre's professional standards, maintain ethical clinical practices, ensure child safety, respect family confidentiality, and contribute to the centre's mission of supporting children's developmental potential.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

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🏢 NAHLA CENTRE FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT
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