Programme Executive/ Associate/ Officer - APSN Student Care Centre (Ang Mo Kio)

APSN EDUCATION SERVICES LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A social service provider in Singapore seeks a dedicated individual to support special needs students at their centre. Responsibilities include engaging children in activities, maintaining the facility, and assisting with student enrolment targets. Ideal candidates will have a degree/diploma in social services and excellent communication skills. Those with relevant certifications will have added advantages.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant working experience in the social service sector.
• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply.
• Preferably holder of Diploma in community and social services.

Responsibilities

• Support activities of special needs students in the Centre.
• Assist with maintaining the SCC facility.
• Engage children and conduct classroom-teaching duties using APSN curriculum.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Innovative team player

Self-motivated

Pro-active

Mature

Education

Degree/Diploma/Certificate

Diploma in community and social services

WSQ certification

Certification in First Aid (CPR & AED)

WSQ Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

Work requirement

• Location: APSN Student Care Centre (Ang Mo Kio)
• Shift work required. Shift hours are as follows:
  • 7am to 4pm
  • 7.30am to 4.30pm
  • 8am to 5pm
  • 8:30am to 6:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Support the activities of special needs students and/or child in the Centre.
• Support and supervise the student's activities in the Centre and engage them actively during the SCC operating hours.
• Assist to upkeep and maintain the SCC facility.
• Support and work with the Centre Supervisor for the smooth operations of the Centre.
• Assist the Supervisor and management in meeting the student enrolment targets and profit goals.
• Support and help the children in their SPED academic, social, personal hygiene, music, art and motor skills to promote the students’ physical, mental and social development.
• Assist and work with the Supervisor to upkeep and maintain the facility.
• Conduct weekly inspection on the premise and ensure that that it is compliance with existing APSN/regulatory (MSF) requirements.
• Assist and recommend instructional materials and teaching aids needed to facilitate the teaching of our students.
• Ensure that food are administer to the students in accordance to proper food handling and hygiene practice in accordance to HACCP requirements.
• Work with the Centre Supervisor and ensure the safety and well-being of each individual child.
• Observe children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and to evaluate progress.
• Maintain an appropriate atmosphere of safety, learning, and fun.
• Assist the Centre Supervisor on student enrolment, expense, manpower, operations and etc.
• Engage the children under the Centre care and perform classroom-teaching duties in accordance to the curriculum developed by APSN.
• Supervise the student’s activities in the Centre and engage them actively.
• Work with the Centre Supervisor and reporting to school leaders on SCC matters, according to the requirements of Ministry of Education.
• Work with parents/teaching staff regarding student behavioral or learning problems, and recommends methods of modifying inappropriate behaviour and encouraging learning experiences.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma/Certificate with 1-3 years of relevant working experience in the social service sector. Entry level candidates are welcome to apply.
• Preferably candidate with Diploma in community and social services (or any other equivalent or higher certification).
• Applicants with WSQ certification is of an added advantage (WSQ Introductory Student Care Centre).
• Certification in First Aid (CPR & AED) and WSQ Basic Food Hygiene is of an added advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• An innovative team player that is dynamic, self-motivated, pro-active, and mature.