Job Coach

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Singapore is seeking to enhance the employability of persons with intellectual disabilities by preparing students for job placements. Key responsibilities include working closely with teachers to assess students’ readiness, sourcing job opportunities, and negotiating employment terms post-attachment. The role focuses on empowering students to develop their confidence and interest in the job market, ensuring a holistic approach to their career development.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Teachers and AHPs to prepare and assess student's readiness for job attachments and job placements.
• Identify and provide support to develop the students' confidence and interest in the job before job attachments.
• Source and arrange for job attachment opportunities for students. (School based, community based and industrial based).
• Provide job matching for students.
• Analyse and evaluate the suitability of the job site.
• Prepare the students for job attachments.
• Negotiate a set of employment terms with the employer after the attachment if applicable.

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. 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Teachers and AHPs to prepare and assess student's readiness for job attachments and job placements.
• Identify and provide support to develop the students' confidence and interest in the job before job attachments.
• Source and arrange for job attachment opportunities for students. (School based, community based and industrial based).
• Provide job matching for students.
• Analyse and evaluate the suitability of the job site.
• Prepare the students for job attachments.
• Negotiate a set of employment terms with the employer after the attachment if applicable.