Autism Coach (Day Activity Centre)

ST ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Singapore seeks a dedicated professional to assess and implement Individualised Care Plans for clients. The role includes managing classroom activities, ensuring client safety, and collaborating with families. A diploma is required along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct handling of youths and adults with autism is advantageous.
• Compassionate and patient personality required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate the skill levels of clients.
• Develop and execute clients’ Individualised Care Plans (ICPs).
• Manage classroom and implement behavioral intervention plans.
• Ensure clients’ health and safety at all times.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Diploma or equivalent with minimum 3 ‘O’ level passes including English

Job description

Job Description

• Assess and evaluate the skill levels of clients
• Develop and execute clients’ Individualised Care Plans (ICPs)
• Execute and monitor the progress of clients according to their ICPs
• Manage classroom and implement behavioural intervention plans
• Execute community-referenced outing trips
• Execute events and activities for clients
• Maintain clients’ attendance and administrative records
• Plan, develop and supervise clients’ daily activities and lesson plans
• Develop task analyses and responsible for data collection of clients’ progress and managing of behaviours
• Provide progress and incident reports
• Ensure clients’ health and safety at all times
• Ensure classroom orderliness in areas of physical structure and setting up of work stations during class
• Assist clients in areas of self-care, grooming and toileting
• Collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines and external parties in implementation and development of programmes
• Collaborate with parents, family members and caregivers to support clients’ overall growth and development programmes
• Participate in home visits to discuss clients’ interventions and other related matters
• Any other tasks as assigned

Job Specifications

• Diploma or equivalent with minimum 3 ‘O’ level passes including English
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Good interpersonal skills and able to interact with all levels, internal and external, in a professional manner

• Meticulous and good organizing skills
• Team player and able to work independently
• Self-motivated and keen to develop professionally

• Compassionate and patient personality
• Experience in direct handling of youths and adults with autism will be an advantage