Job Coach @ Towner Gardens School

MINDSG LTD; Southeast; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities. This role involves collaborating with teachers and health professionals to prepare students for job placements, sourcing opportunities, and providing ongoing support. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma or degree and have at least two years of relevant experience. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and promoting inclusivity in the community. If you are a creative thinker and a strong team player, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers and AHPs to prepare students for job placements.
• Source and arrange job attachment opportunities in various settings.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to students during their jobs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Job Matching

Education

Diploma or Degree in any discipline

Job description

Company Description

MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.

Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.

MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore, employing more than 850 staff. Its key focus is to expand community-based services, improve employability of PWIDs, strengthen education, and promote inclusive community living. MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs' lifespan, including schools, employment and training centres, home-based care, and community services to address their physical, psychological, environmental, and social needs. For more information, visit www.minds.org.sg.

Designation

Job Coach @ Towner Gardens School

Responsibilities

1. Work closely with teachers and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to prepare and assess students' readiness for job attachments and placements.
2. Identify and support students in developing confidence and interest in employment before job attachments.
3. Source and arrange job attachment opportunities in school-based, community-based, and industrial settings.
4. Provide job matching for students.
5. Analyze and evaluate the suitability of job sites.
6. Prepare students for job attachments.
7. Negotiate employment terms with employers post-attachment if applicable.
8. Provide ongoing support and guidance to students during their jobs.
9. Collaborate with families, teachers, community partners, and employers to support students during job attachments and readiness.
10. Work with school staff to support and improve vocational curricula and resources.
11. Contribute to and support students' Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individual Transition Plan (ITP). Conduct training and sharing sessions with staff on trends and strategies for supporting students at worksites.
12. Develop training plans and materials for in-house training to prepare students for work, including accommodations such as travel training, interview skills, and grooming, in collaboration with staff.
13. Conduct pre- and post-vocational assessments of students.
14. Maintain reports and records related to attachments and interviews.
15. Plan, execute, and monitor student attachments, including activities like learning journeys and job shadowing.
16. Coordinate with Transition Planning Committee (TPC) and post-school agencies to ensure smooth transition into School-to-Work programs and post-school services, including EDC and MATM processes.
17. Support school programs to enrich students' holistic learning experiences.
18. Engage and communicate with students' caregivers, case workers, and employers to support and sustain work attachment experiences.
19. Collaborate with other departments to provide holistic support, including caregiver support, self-advocacy, peer support, socio-recreational activities, and sharing student success stories to empower and engage students.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in any discipline with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Other Information

• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills. A self-motivated and independent individual.
• Willing to think creatively when working with people with intellectual disabilities.