Job Coach

Metta School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Singapore is seeking a dedicated professional to facilitate job matching and redesign for students, particularly those with special needs. This role involves developing transition plans and collaborating with employers to ensure student success in the workplace. Candidates should have a relevant diploma and experience working with special needs individuals. The position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while fostering strong relationships within the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma from recognized institution with 5 GCE 'A' and/or 'O' level credits.
• Relevant experience in working with special needs students is preferred.
• Ability to establish rapport and motivate others.
• Ability to establish rapport and motivate others.
• Singaporean or Singapore PR only.

Responsibilities

• Perform job matching and job redesign.
• Develop transition plans for students from school to employment.
• Source suitable employers for student placements.
• Monitor student progress and achievements at the workplace.
• Establish and maintain relationships with students and partners.
• Conduct briefings and engagement sessions for partners.
• Conduct briefings, school visits, and engagement sessions to align expectations and collaboration objectives.

Skills

Establish rapport

Motivate others

Work with special needs students

Education

Diploma from recognized institution

Diploma in Special Education (DISE)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform job matching and job re-design
• Develop transition plan for individual student from school to open employment
• Source for suitable employers
• Monitor student progress, achievements and participation at workplace through appropriate
  documentation and recordkeeping
• Working closely with employer partners and their employees in understanding our students at
  workplace
• Establishes, nurtures, and sustains strong working relationships with students, caregivers, alumni, as well as corporate and community partners through purposeful and meaningful engagements and activities.
• Conducts briefings, school visits, and engagement sessions for new and existing partners to align expectations and collaboration objectives.

Requirements

• Min Diploma from recognized institution with 5 GCE “A” &/or “O’ level credits
• Trained with Diploma in Special Education (DISE) is an advantage
• Relevant experience in working with special needs students is preferred
• Ability to establish rapport and motivate others
• Only Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident may apply