Speech Therapist 2025 at Koinonia Community

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders in children at Paolos home
• Use the provided protocols and tests at the centre for assessment of children with speech disorders
• Develop individualized treatment plans for each child based on their specific needs to improve both verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Adapt treatment plans according to the child’s progress, changes, or needs
• Design and utilize appropriate therapy materials to stimulate language development
• Monitor and document the child’s progress and response to therapy periodically
• Guide caregivers on how to facilitate a supportive environment at home by sharing treatment goals and useful activities with them to implement
• Provide additional support to Paolo’s home Special Needs teachers in facilitation of cognitive assessment and treatment of daycare children and formulation of IRPs (individual rehabilitation plans) based on needs identified.
• Collaborate with the teachers, speech therapists, occupational and physio therapists and other professionals at Paolo’s home involved in the child’s care to enhance holistic intervention and development of the child.
• Provide training and education to caregivers and other professionals on speech disorders and other available therapies/cognitive therapy
• Provide speech therapy periodic reports
• Attend staff team meetings for case presentations, to share information to enhance team cohesion and strengthen relationships
• Refer children to additional medical or educational services, if need be, in consultation with other professional in Paolos home.
• Performs Any other duties assigned from time to Time

 Minimum Requirements and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy or related field.
• Valid license or certification in speech-language pathology from the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Kenya (ASLTK) will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with working with diverse populations.