Family Coach

MINDSG Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Singapore is looking for a Family Coach to assist persons with intellectual disabilities and their families during significant life transitions. The ideal candidate should have a Diploma in Social Work or relevant fields, along with at least 2 years of experience. This role involves coordinating meetings, supporting transitions, and collaborating with professionals to create inclusive support plans.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years working experience in relevant fields.
• Willing to travel to community and work sites.
• Ability to speak an additional local language apart from English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct family meetings to review person-centred goals.
• Support families through transitions and empower caregivers.
• Liaise with community partners to build inclusive support networks.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

Strong interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Minimum Diploma in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education

Job description

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About MINDS: 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. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDs, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs\' lifespan. These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit www.minds.org.sg.

Job Description

A Family Coach plays a key role in supporting persons with intellectual disabilities and their families through important life transitions, such as moving from school to community or between residential and community care. Based in MINDS Regional or Community Hubs, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and review Family Support Plans, while engaging caregivers to set goals, provide resources, and monitor progress. Using a coaching and partnership approach, you will help families build resilience and ensure that every transition is not only smooth but also sustainable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct 3-5 yearly family meetings to review person-centred goals and facilitate inclusive discussions where everyone\'s voice, including the individual with disabilities, is heard.
• Support families/ caregivers and clients through transitions, home visits, and community assessments, empowering caregivers with skills for daily living and community integration.
• Collaborate with Transition Support Officers and Training Officers to align goals, strategies, and skill transfer from structured settings to real-life environments.
• Provide generic Case Management and guide families through transitions such as school-to-work or residential-to-community care.

Collaboration & Planning

• Provide information and referrals and coordinate services and resources required and work closely with psychologists, social workers, therapists, and other professionals to implement Individual Transition Plans (ITPs).
• Conduct transition planning meetings relevant to future care planning and maintain the Future Ready Toolkit and conduct training and consultation services to raise understanding and awareness of components of future care planning in the area of Legal, Financial, Health and Social Support.
• Liaise with community partners, employers, and stakeholders to build inclusive support networks.

Monitoring & Documentation

• Assess readiness for transition using tools like CAF-R.
• Maintain accurate records of progress, challenges, and adaptations.
• Provide timely updates to families and stakeholders.
• Consolidate good and best person-centred practices and create a resource bank of best practices and useful tools in collaborative practice, with shared progress trackers and communication logs to stay aligned.

Review and Evaluation of Family Plans (IDP)

• Conduct re-assessment of family plans as needed, to track progress (pre and post intervention).
• Work with stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams to revise / adapt IDP goals and strategies if outcomes are not met, or to raise clients to a higher level of functioning.
• Document and keep records of outcomes of clients\' IDP and produce a consolidated report/dashboard on overall IDP outcomes.

Qualification & Skills

• Minimum Diploma in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education or other relevant fields with at least 2 years working experience.

Other Information

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or special needs.
• Willing to travel to community and work sites.
• Ability to speak an additional local language apart from English.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills; self-motivated and adaptable, with a passion for supporting persons with intellectual disabilities, advocating for families, and promoting inclusion.

Locations

• Woodlands
• Yishun
• Kebun Baru

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Civic and Social Organizations

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