Designation: Speech & LanguageTherapist Responsibilities: • Work as a team member in collaboration with the Communication team (Lead, Communication therapists) at Latika. • Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing concerns, under supervision Latika and • Develop strategies and goals for children with speech, language, communication, and swallowing concerns. • Provide training and education to family/caregivers and other professionals in Latika related to speech, communication and swallowing in children and young adults. • Work collaboratively with professionals, including project heads, therapists, child development aide, assistant teachers, etc as part of an interdisciplinary team, particularly when liaising with family, carers or teachers to develop Individual Education Plan. • Engage in implementation research to enhance knowledge and inform practice about communication processes that may lead to more effective outcomes. • Engage with the team to develop social media material and observe days of significance in relation to Communication. • Participate in bi monthly team meetings and contribute with work updates and for future plans. • Share weekly schedules with the Communications team by email. • To actively promote Latika’s philosophy of equal respect for all staff, visitors and parents. • To attend workshops and conferences to keep up to date on current practice and share knowledge gained with the staff. • Observe full professional standards in working with children/young adults, families and staff including the immediate reporting of any concerns regarding child/vulnerable adult protection issues, in accordance with Latika’s policies. • Keep up-to-date with professional developments relevant to your work, and attend appropriate training opportunities when approved by the supervisor. • Ensure activities are carried out according to Latika’s safety policy. • Carry out any further duties which may be requested by the supervisor and are in accordance with your professional skills. Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person Expected Start Date: 01/09/2025
Work as a team member in collaboration with the Communication team at Latika. Work collaboratively with professionals, including project heads, therapists, CDA's, assistant teachers, etc as part of an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team, particularly when liaising with family, carers or teachers to develop IEPs. Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing concerns, under supervision of supervisor. Develop strategies and goals for children with speech, language, communication, and swallowing concerns. Keep updating in relevant advancements in the field including AAC’s etc. Show innovations on how these advancements can be applied in low resource settings at Latika. Provide training and education to family/caregivers and other professionals in Latika related to speech, communication and swallowing in children and young adults. Engage in implementation research to enhance knowledge and inform practice about communication processes that may lead to more effective outcomes. Continued professional collaboration with other organisations working with similar working environments and engage in meetings and case discussions for children with complex communication concerns- Latika team will be part of these meetings. Engage with the team to develop social media material and observe days of significance in relation to Communication. Report, discuss planning and plan of implementation with supervisor on regular basis. Share weekly schedules with the Communications team and supervisor by email. Work in collaboration with Wabi Sabi team for effective inclusion of children in mainstream whenever required. To actively promote Latika’s philosophy of equal respect for all staff, visitors and parents. In addition to the above, Speech Therapist may be asked by the Senior Staff to: 1. Represent Latika at conferences and other networking opportunities. 2. Participate in research initiatives undertaken by Latika. Like all professional staff, the Speech Therapist must: 1. Read and understand Latika’s Code of Conduct and comply with all Latika policies, including those regarding child protection, supervision and appraisal, attendance and leaves. 2. Keep up-to-date with professional developments relevant to your work and attend appropriate training opportunities when approved by the reporting manager. 3. Observe full professional standards in working with children, families and staff, including the immediate reporting of any concerns regarding child protection issues. 4. Participate in project, team and Latika’s meetings or workshops as applicable contributing your perspective when appropriate. 5. Carry out any further duties which may be requested by senior staff or the reporting manager which are in accordance with your professional skills. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Provident Fund Work Location: In person