Speech Therapist

CBM India Trust is committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities and

members of other marginalized communities. We work in partnership with local, national, and

international actors with the aim of creating a more equal society for all. Our vision is to have

an inclusive world in which all persons with disabilities enjoy their human rights and achieve

Location: Sundarbans Delta Region, West Bengal

Reporting to: Project Coordinator / Project Manager

To provide high-quality, center-based speech therapy services for children with disabilities

through structured individual and group sessions. This role involves conducting assessments,

developing individualized therapy plans, engaging caregivers for home-based support, and

maintaining accurate documentation. The candidate is expected to collaborate with

educators, other professionals, and community workers; actively participate in awareness and

review meetings; and periodically travel to outreach locations to ensure holistic care and

Responsibilities:

- Conduct speech and language assessments for children with disabilities.

- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

- Conduct specialist therapy through intensive individual and group therapy sessions.

- Guide and train caregivers, parents, and other professionals on early identification,

- Evaluate children and establish language-rich, stimulating environments for children

- Use play to facilitate communication development, improve sentence structure,

enhance social communication, and develop pragmatic language skills.

- Work closely with parents, providing education, guidance, and practical strategies to

support the child s development at home.

- Collaborate with pediatricians, educators, occupational therapists, physical

therapists, and other specialists to share information, coordinate interventions, and

address the child s unique needs holistically.

- Maintain detailed documentation, including initial assessments and treatment goals,

progress reports, session records and milestone tracking, session logs and monthly

Qualifications and Experience:

- Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology or

equivalent degree from a recognized institution with two years of relevant experience

- Must possess valid registration from the professional regulatory body, as applicable

Skills:

- Patience and empathy with children

- Good listening and observation skills

- Clear communication (with children, parents, and teams)

- Cultural sensitivity, especially in rural or low-resource settings

- Strong communication skills in Kannada/Hindi; basic English preferred

- Ability to work in teams and collaborate with staff at all levels

- Willingness to travel to community centers

- Flexible approach to work demands

Other Requirements

The future job holder is expected to adhere to CBM India s policies and procedures, commit to

CBM India s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct, and follow CBM India s safety

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