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.

• 1. General Information

• Location: No: Goa
• Type of Employment: Contractual, renewable basis project requirements
• No. of Position: 02
• Reporting to: Project Coordinator

• 2. Duties & Responsibilities

• Speech & Hearing assessment
• Hearing testing and intervention
• Conduct Speech therapy sessions
• Recommendation and Distribution of hearing aids
• Home visits and follow up services
• Conducting screening camps
• Record keeping & Documentation.
• Organizing & Conducting Training programs
• Any other activities given time to time.

• 3. Other Indicative Requirements
• Educational Qualifications·      BASLP or equivalent

• BASLP or equivalent
• RCI registration as professional in Speech Therapist
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant work of working with children with developmental disabilities
• Experience in Community based rehabilitation and Disabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication and capability to relate and interact with multicultural teams
• Giving close attention to details and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive or confidential information
• Have an empathetic & compassionate attitude. Sensitive towards the needs of children
• Ability to analyse complex problems, craft possible solutions and recommendations