[Hiring] Part-time Speech Therapist @The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Role Description

The appointee will be mainly responsible for delivering an online parent-implemented intervention (PII) to families of autistic children in a research project. Duties include:

• Updating and refining the intervention materials before the intervention begins
• Leading online groups of about 8 families each, including live teaching sessions and parent coaching
• Reviewing parents’ home practice and giving feedback on their practice videos
• Performing other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences
• Grade E/Level 2 or above in Chinese and English (Syllabus B) in HKCEE/HKDSE
• Good command of spoken English
• Ability to speak Cantonese fluently with accurate consonant and vowel sounds
• Extensive clinical experience as a speech therapist, preferably working with autistic children and their families
• Experience in parent coaching or parent-implemented intervention
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Experience in delivering online or group-based intervention, or in research projects (advantageous)

Requirements

• Applicants must submit the following documents in the online application:
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae
• Copies of certificates showing that they have fulfilled the qualifications stated above
• Otherwise, their applications will NOT be considered

Benefits

• Appointment will initially be made on a 1-year contract commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement

Company Description

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk .