Instructor (Transition Programme)

APSN EDUCATION SERVICES LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

APSN EDUCATION SERVICES LTD in Singapore is seeking a dedicated professional to support trainees with intellectual disabilities and autism through intake assessments, vocational training, and transition planning.

You will collaborate with caregivers, programme teams, employers, and other stakeholders, maintain documentation, and contribute to empowering individuals to achieve employment and independent living.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Occupational Therapy, or related discipline.
• Experience with persons with intellectual disabilities and/or autism in assessment, vocational training, or transition programmes preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, assessment, facilitation, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and observations, evaluate trainees' abilities, and provide placement recommendations.
• Plan and deliver vocational readiness and life skills training to prepare trainees for employment and independent living.
• Maintain accurate assessment reports, trainee records, and monitor trainees' progress through regular documentation.
• Collaborate with caregivers, programme teams, employers, and other stakeholders to support trainees' development and successful transition.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Facilitation

Education

Diploma or Degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Occupational Therapy, or related discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and observations, evaluate trainees' abilities, and provide placement recommendations.
• Plan and deliver vocational readiness and life skills training to prepare trainees for employment and independent living.
• Maintain accurate assessment reports, trainee records, and monitor trainees' progress through regular documentation.
• Collaborate and communicate with caregivers, programme teams, employers, and other stakeholders to support trainees' development and successful transition.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Occupational Therapy, or a related discipline.
• Preferably with experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities and/or autism in assessment, vocational training, or transition programmes.
• Good communication, interpersonal, assessment, facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Passionate about empowering individuals with special needs and able to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.