Job Coach @ Lee Kong Chian Gardens School

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Singapore is seeking a Job Coach to work closely with students with intellectual disabilities, preparing them for successful job placements. This role involves collaborating with educators, employers, and families to enhance employability and create supportive work experiences. Responsibilities include training, job matching, and ongoing support during work attachments.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience required.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and independent.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers to prepare students for job placements.
• Support students to develop confidence in work.
• Source job attachment opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Creativity

Team Collaboration

Education

Diploma or Degree in any discipline

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, improve the employability of PWIDs, strengthen education, and promote 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.

Designations

Job Coach @ Lee Kong Chian Gardens School

Responsibilities

1. Work closely with teachers and AHPs to prepare and assess students' readiness for job attachments and placements.
2. Identify and support students to develop confidence and interest in work before attachments.
3. Source and arrange job attachment opportunities (school-based, community-based, industrial-based).
4. Provide job matching for students.
5. Analyze and evaluate the suitability of job sites.
6. Prepare students for job attachments.
7. Negotiate employment terms with employers post-attachment, if applicable.
8. Provide ongoing support and guidance to students on the job.
9. Collaborate with families, teachers, community partners, and employers to support students during attachments and readiness.
10. Support vocational curriculum and resources development with school staff.
11. Contribute to and support students' IEP/ITP in collaboration with teachers and staff.
12. Conduct training/sharing sessions with school staff on trends supporting students at worksites.
13. Develop training plans and materials for in-house training (e.g., travel training, interview skills, grooming), collaborating with staff.
14. Conduct pre- and post-vocational assessments of students.
15. Maintain reports and records related to attachments and interviews.
16. Plan and monitor attachments when out-of-school options are unavailable.
17. Coordinate work exposure activities like learning journeys and job shadowing.
18. Work with TPC and post-school agencies to ensure smooth transitions into school-to-work programs and post-school services.
19. Support school programs to enhance students' holistic learning experiences.
20. Engage with caregivers, case workers, and employers to support and sustain students' work attachments.
21. Collaborate with departments like EDC, MINDS Institute, Caregiver Support Services, Me-Too Club, and others to provide holistic support and opportunities for students.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in any discipline with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Other Information

• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Self-motivated and independent.
• Willing to think creatively when working with people with intellectual disabilities.