Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) - Manager / Assistant Manager

SG Enable; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A disability inclusion organization in Singapore seeks a dedicated professional to support persons with disabilities in their transition to employment. This role involves working with individuals from Institutes of Higher Learning to implement support strategies and facilitate job placements. Candidates should possess a degree and have 2-3 years of experience, ideally in the social service or disability sector. Strong communication, analytical skills, and adaptability are essential. Join us in making a meaningful impact on inclusive hiring practices.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of work experience preferred.
• Experience in social service/disability sector is an advantage.
• Meticulous in administrative tasks and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Work with persons with disabilities to facilitate job placements.
• Provide job support to PwDs at their workplace.
• Partner with stakeholders to enhance employability.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Strong time management

Education

Degree holder in any discipline

Job description

Overall Job Responsibility

You will work with persons with disabilities (PwDs) from Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) to be better prepared for and transition into employment. You will design and implement support strategies to enable IHL students and graduates with disabilities with different disability profiles to transit from school to work. You will also work closely with other stakeholders such as IHLs to outreach and engage PwDs, as well as employers to facilitate sustainable disability-inclusive hiring and employment practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

Client Servicing

• Work with PwDs, employers and support networks (IHLs, caregivers, co-workers, community and others) to facilitate internship or job placement of PwDs
• Provide job support to PwDs at their workplace
• Work with various teams in the organisation to provide support to employers in their disabilty inclusion journey

Stakeholder Management

• Work with external stakeholders (e.g. employers and Social Service Agency partners) to support the employment of PwDs
• Manage and work closely with appointed programme partners on client referrals, service model, track and report progress
• Perform analysis to evaluate programme effectiveness, identify gaps and develop strategies to enhance employability of the PwDs
• Develop and execute strategies on outreach and engagement of PwDs in the IHLs, in partnership with IHLs’ Special Educational Needs and/or Education & Career Guidance offices

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

• Degree holder in any discipline, with 2-3 years of work experience
• Experience in the social service/disability sector or client-facing roles would be an advantage
• Team player with excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and versatile to take on other roles when required
• Strong time management with the ability to work under tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
• Meticulous in administrative tasks and resourceful in problem solving
• Comfortable with public speaking and stakeholder engagement

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