Lead Learning Support Trainer

MINDS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Singapore is seeking an experienced individual to deliver and manage the Adult Curriculum for persons with disabilities. The role requires strong understanding of learning needs, collaboration with various teams, and effective stakeholder engagement. Candidates must have a degree in a relevant discipline and at least 5-6 years of experience working with persons with disabilities. This position is based in multiple locations including Yishun and Woodlands.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-6 years of experience working directly with persons with disabilities in the area of training is highly desirable.
• Experience in stakeholder management, e.g., working with curriculum developers.
• Experience in lesson adaptation and differentiated learning approaches.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth conduct of Adult Curriculum throughout the cluster.
• Monitor progress of clients' learning through assessments.
• Work with AM (AC) to plan AC related module sharing.
• Manage a resource library of programme activities.
• Monitor training needs of Learning Support Teachers (LST) across the cluster.

Skills

Strong understanding of ID/ASD and their learning needs

Strong organisation skills

Time management skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong written communication skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Special Education

Diploma/Degree in Disability Studies

Diploma/Degree in Social Work

Diploma/Degree in Psychology

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

Diploma/Degree in Training & Development

Diploma/Degree in Curriculum design

Job description

About Us

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, MINDSG LTD is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.

MINDSG LTD 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, MINDSG LTD 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.

Job Description

Deliver Adult Curriculum

• Ensure the smooth conduct of AC throughout cluster
• Ensure the smooth conduct of assessments to monitor progress of clients' learning
• Work with AM (AC) on the schedule of delivery of the AC, ensuring that an LST is always assigned
• Identify any operational challenges with conduct of AC and work with AM (AC) on solutions
• Work with AM (AC) to monitor the conduct and delivery of AC across the cluster
• Work with AM (AC) to plan AC related module sharing
• Work with HR and LLD team to plan for identified competency training for LST, TOs
• Work with AM (AC) to collate feedback on the conduct and delivery of AC across the cluster
• Report progress of conduct of AC to Cluster Management and LLD
• Ensure on-the-ground adaptive learning is taking place, identify possible challenges and work with LST and internal entities for solutioning
• Suggest during and post-implementation improvements of AC when necessary

Knowledge Management

• Ensure the smooth management of a resource library of programme activities, resources and tools to be used by LSTs, TOs and ground staff
• Collate feedback on the usage of learning resources across the cluster

Administrative

• Work with AM (AC) on the lesson delivery and lesson planning relating to the AC, which includes planning training schedules and running the lesson in the absence of an assigned LST
• Maintain and update AC delivery calendar/ roster
• Ensures that logistical needs are met for the AC delivery (e.g. having working projectors, stationery etc) (including management and budgeting purchase of Learning Devices and MDM)

Collaboration and Training

• Monitor the training needs of LST across the cluster
• Co-ordinate and collaborate with AHPs to provide targeted resources to guide TOs on clients that require more specific interventions
• Ensure timetabling for TOs to generalise skills in day-to-day activities

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in any relevant discipline e.g. Special Education, Disability Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Training & Development, Curriculum design

Other Information

• Minimum of 5-6 years of experience working directly with persons with disabilities in the area of training is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of ID/ASD and their learning needs
• Experience in stakeholder management e.g. working with curriculum developers
• Experience in lesson adaptation and differentiated learning approaches
• Possesses strong organisation skills, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills
• Work location at Yishun, Kebun Baru and Woodlands