Speech Therapist x4
Provide speech therapy to children in schools and Dirasa.
Overview
Provide speech therapy to children in schools and Dirasa.
You have:
- Bachelor's and master's degrees in Speech Therapy.
- 1 to 2 years of accredited experience as a Speech Therapist.
- Fluency in verbal and written Arabic and French.
- English language is requested for reporting.
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, neurology, and psychology related to Speech Therapy.
- Previous NGO experience is a plus.
- Strong oral communication skills to counsel and advise children with needs.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective treatment plans.
- Coaching skills to help children with needs make positive changes.
- Organization skills to maintain up-to-date, easy-to-navigate children with needs files.
- Familiarity with privacy, health, and safety laws.
- Computer skills to operate record keeping, scheduling, email, and word processing software.
Work Arrangement:
Job Description
Scope of work:
The speech therapist is responsible for preventing, assessing, diagnosing and treating speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in children at school or under Dirasa (out of school for more than 2 years Lebanese and Syrian children enrolled in private and private free schools in Akkar/ North).
The therapists will be collaborating with the IRC inclusion officer and caregivers to develop treatment plans, implement therapeutic interventions, and support individuals in achieving their therapeutic goals.
Program’s Deliverables:
- Identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulty or disorder. - Conduct two assessment sessions for each child using standardized tests and provide a report with scores and a summary of the results. - Develop a suitable and individualized treatment plan for 21 rehabilitation sessions, using various evidence-based techniques to address the disorder or difficulty identified, based on the assessment findings. - Work collaboratively and closely with caregivers, teachers and other professionals involved in the child's care to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting their communication development. - Regularly coordinate with the Inclusion Focal Point to confirm upcoming appointments and arrange follow-ups as needed. - Regularly assess the child's progress towards the set goals. - Submit record sheets for each session conducted with the child, while maintaining detailed confidential records. - Inform the Inclusion officer about clients who present more complex profiles, and who need further support, and more sessions and/or services.
· Providing referrals for additional care or services when required.
- Follow IRC security measures and policies. - Participate in meetings, reporting, and planning meetings to ensure adherence to standards of care quality and reporting requirements. - Provide a final therapy feedback report on the child's progress, indicating whether improvements were observed or not.
Speech Therapy session’s structure
1. Assessment sessions 2. Rehabilitation therapy sessions
Total number of sessions/children = 24.
Deliverable:
- Up to 24 sessions for each child.
- Working days are from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 – 2:00 PM.
- Working in Dirasa schools all over North and Akkar until the end of the project on September 30, 2025
North: Minyeh-Bhanine - Tripoli- Meryata
Akkar: schools are scattered over all Akkar from Bebnine to Wadi Khaled)
Qualifications: - Bachelor's and master’s degrees in Speech Therapy. - Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, neurology, and psychology related to Speech Therapy. - 1 to 2 years of accredited experience as a Speech therapist. - Previous NGO experience is a plus. - Well-developed listening and interview skills to explore children with needs and administer treatment plans. - Strong oral communication skills to counsel and advise children with needs. - Analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective treatment plans. - Coaching skills to help children with needs make positive changes. - Organization skills to maintain up-to-date, easy-to-navigate children with needs files. - Familiarity with privacy, health, and safety laws. - Fluency in verbal and written Arabic and French. - English language is requested for reporting. - Computer skills to operate record keeping, scheduling, email, and word processing software.
Qualifications
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you developed a treatment plan for a child with a complex profile? | This question assesses your ability to handle unique cases and tailor your approach. | Provide a detailed example, focusing on the assessment process and outcomes. |
| How do you ensure effective communication with caregivers and teachers during therapy? | This evaluates your collaboration and communication skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you use to assess speech disorders in children? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you measure the progress of your therapy sessions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a challenging case where a child did not respond to therapy as expected. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you think is the most important skill for a Speech Therapist? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on the latest speech therapy techniques and research? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you collaborated with other professionals in a child's care. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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