Program Coordinator

Allkin Singapore Ltd; Singapore; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Program Coordinator to empower seniors in the community. This role involves connecting with seniors, organizing engaging activities, and managing volunteers to prevent social isolation. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a genuine interest in enhancing the lives of the elderly. Join a dedicated team that strives to create positive change and support vulnerable individuals in building a brighter future. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE 'O' levels, up to Diploma graduates.
• Good communication and social skills to work with different people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct outreach to raise awareness about centre programmes.
• Manage volunteers to provide befriending/buddying services.

Skills

Communication Skills

Social Skills

Teamwork

IT Literacy

Education

GCE 'O' Levels

Diploma

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1978 as Singapore's first family service centre, Allkin Singapore is a community-centric social service agency that believes everyone has the potential to create positive change, regardless of age, race, or background.

Through our service offerings, strategic partnerships, and community initiatives, we unlock opportunities for vulnerable individuals and families to overcome life's challenges, build a brighter future, and inspire others to do the same.

DESIGNATION : Program Coordinator (Senior Service)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Group Supervisor, the Program Coordinator / Community Connector (CC) is to connect with the seniors, the community and partners to empower seniors to age in their community.

• Plan and conduct outreach to raise awareness about centre programmes and services and to enrol new seniors as centre members
• Conduct basic assessment to identify socially isolated seniors and those with needs.
• Collaborate with grassroots, community partners and service providers to build up community network, which includes initiating and coordinating community engagement efforts

Active Ageing to encourage active living and empower seniors.

• Organise activities at Eldercare centre and off-site locations.
• Co-create activities with volunteers.
• Empower seniors to be volunteers.

Befriending and Buddying to prevent social isolation.

• Manage volunteers to provide befriending/buddying services.
• Befriend seniors.

Care and Support to ensure seniors with needs are supported.

• Provide information and referral service and follow-up with referrals made.
• Participate in discussion with case management team to ensure clients are served holistically.

Others

• Support in volunteer management processes e.g. keep track of volunteering activities and hours, maintain volunteer database.
• Administrative duties which include data collection and reporting for reporting and evaluation purposes.
• Other work projects assigned by supervisor/management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum GCE 'O' levels, up to Diploma graduates.
• IT literate
• Good communication and social skills to work with different people.
• Pleasant personality.
• Team player, yet independent to carry out most functions.
• Strong interest in empowering and preserving the dignity of senior.
• Able to speak dialects will be an advantage as some elderlies are only able to speak dialects.

OTHER INFORMATION

Liberte HR Services Pte Ltd is the designated recruitment partner for Allkin Singapore. As part of the hiring process, you may receive communication from them regarding this opportunity.