Senior/ Occupational Therapist

Main Roles & Responsibilities

Assessment, Intervention & Consultation

• Conduct screenings and assessments for fine-motor motor, sensory, adaptive, and regulation needs.

• Develop and deliver intervention plans that are embedded within preschool routines, with an aim to enhance children’s independent functioning and active participation within classrooms.

• Provide consultation and strategies for educators and caregivers to support children’s development across settings.

Collaborative Case Support

• Participate in case conferences with multi-disciplinary DS-LS team.

• Support educators and LSEds in integrating strategies into daily school routines and learning activities.

• Collaborate with team members to review and refine intervention plans and strategies.

Programme Development and Support

• Contribute to capacity building by developing tools, workshops, and resources for educators and parents.

• Participates in research and programme evaluation projects related or unrelated to the DSLS programme.

Documentation, Monitoring and Reporting

• Maintain accurate case documentation and progress reports in accordance with DS-LS standards.

• Participate in evaluation and data tracking to inform programme outcomes and service improvement initiatives.

Professional Practice and Development

• Adhere to professional and ethical guidelines as set out by Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)

• Participate in mentorship, peer discussions, and professional learning within E-Bridge’s DS-LS framework.

Centre Support for Inclusive Practices

• Provide consultation to educators and centre leaders on supporting children with diverse needs.

• Participate in all DSLS team’s centre-based initiatives, including and not limited to case discussions, classroom observations, educator coaching/training, and parent engagement.

• Collaborate with centres to identify children who may benefit from early intervention services along the early intervention continuum.

• Support the design, planning and implementation of inclusive practices and adaptations within classrooms to enhance children’s participation

• Contribute to the planning and delivery of centre-wide or cluster-level workshops and parent engagement sessions.
  

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Occupational Therapist:

• Provide supervision and clinical guidance to junior therapists/LSEds.

• Lead or co-lead service improvement initiatives within the DSLS team.

• Support evaluation and refinement of components for inclusive practices conducted within E-Bridge centres.
  

Skill and Knowledge

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy recognized by AHPC.

• Full registration with AHPC

• Member of Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists (SAOT) or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in early intervention, preschool, or educational settings.

• Strong analytical, communication, casework management and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of child development, sensory-motor foundations, school-based intervention and family-centred approaches.

• Passion for supporting inclusion and early childhood well-being.
  

Additional Requirements for Senior Occupational Therapist:

• At least 5 – 7 years relevant experience

• Demonstrated mentoring experience, supervisory ability

• At least 1 year of supervision experience

• Experience in program reviews, training delivery and/or working in trans-disciplinary teams preferred

We offer a competitive remuneration package plus benefits to the right candidate. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to send your updated resume in PDF via APPLY NOW button.

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