Speech Therapist

**Background of The Hans Foundation**

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

**GENERAL**

**Project**:Hans Child Development Centre

**Location of Job**: Hyderabad

**Type of Employment**: Full time

**No. of Position**:2

**Reporting to**: Centre Head

**Working days & Timings**: Monday - Saturday (2nd Saturdays off)

**Timings** - 09:00am to 06:00 pm

**1. JOB PURPOSE**

Hans Child Development Centre provides multidisciplinary services to children with special needs, including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Speech & Language Impairment, Locomotor Disabilities, Down Syndrome, ADHD, and other developmental disabilities.

The **Speech Therapist** will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, voice, and communication disorders. The role involves developing and implementing individualized therapy plans, collaborating with other therapists, and training parents to continue interventions at home.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and communication assessments.
- Diagnose speech, language, articulation, fluency, and voice disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans based on each child’s needs.
- Use evidence-based techniques to improve speech clarity, language comprehension, expressive language, and social communication skills.
- Support children with alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) methods when required.
- Provide auditory training and speech therapy for children with hearing impairments.
- Monitor and document therapy progress; adjust plans as needed.
- Educate and train parents/caregivers on home-based speech and communication activities.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated child development plans.
- Conduct group and individual therapy sessions as per the therapy plan.
- Maintain accurate therapy records and reports.

**2. Other Indicative Requirements**

**Educational Qualifications**

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP/MASLP) from a recognized institution.

**Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)**
- Minimum 2 years of experience in pediatric speech-language therapy (freshers with strong skills may also be considered).
- Experience with children having developmental disabilities and hearing impairment is desirable.

**Mandatory**: Valid RCI Registration as Speech Language Pathologist is mandatory.

**Skills & Competencies**:

- Strong clinical knowledge of speech and language development milestones.
- Proficiency in therapy planning and execution for children of varied abilities.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Empathy, patience, and child-friendly approach.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills.