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 an individual to assess client skills and develop Individualised Service Plans (ISPs). Responsibilities include managing classrooms, implementing intervention plans, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a Polytechnic diploma and experience with youths/adults with autism. Strong communication skills and a compassionate personality are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 ‘O’ level passes including English.
• Experience in direct handling of youths/adults with autism will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate the skill levels of clients.
• Develop and execute clients’ Individualised Service Plans (ISPs).
• Manage classroom and implement behavioural intervention plans.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills in English

Meticulous and good organizing skills

Compassionate and patient personality

Team player and able to work independently

Self-motivated and keen to develop professionally

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Polytechnic diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assess and evaluate the skill levels of clients
• Develop and execute clients’ Individualised Service Plans (ISPs)
• Execute and monitor the progress of clients according to their ISPs
• 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 matters>
• Any other tasks as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Polytechnic diploma or equivalent with minimum 3 ‘O’ level passes including English
• Experience in direct handling of youths / adults with autism will be an advantage
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Meticulous and good organizing skills
• Compassionate and patient personality
• Team player and able to work independently
• Self-motivated and keen to develop professionally
• Good interpersonal skills and able to interact with all levels, internal and external, in a professional manner