Programme Executive, Befriending & Respite

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 48.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MINDSG Ltd. is seeking a Programme Executive for Befriending & Respite within its Community-Based Support Services. You will help plan, coordinate and execute programme events, working with Home-based Care, Me Too!, Special Student Care Centres and other services to support families of PWIDs.

Requires a diploma or degree with 1–2 years of experience and strong communication skills. Ideal candidates are empathetic, self-driven, and able to travel island-wide to engage with caregivers and partner

Formación

• Diploma or Degree with 1–2 years working experience.
• Social Service sector / programme management experience will be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel island wide.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate programme events and activities.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for programmes.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to deliver services.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Team player

Educación

Diploma or Degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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 1200 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

The Programme Executive, Befriending & Respite contributes actively to the programme needs of Caregiver Support Services under the Community-Based Support Services (CSS). He/she will be involved in the planning, coordinating and executing of programme events and activities that suit the needs of families of persons with intellectual and developmental needs. CSS is the dynamic and nimble service delivery arm in MINDS that responds to emerging needs of PWIDs and Caregivers in the community. The programme executive will work in synergy with various direct community services, i.e. Home-based Care Services, Me Too! Club, Special Student Care Centres and Appropriate Adult Services to enhance integration and community living of caregivers and PWIDs in the community. A proactive thinker, resourceful and responsible team player, he/she works closely with colleagues across MINDS to plan each programme and to guide partners/volunteers/vendors in the smooth delivery of programme activities. He/she will also connect and coordinate with other organisations to execute collaborative, inclusive and client-centric programmes, manage communications and feedback from stakeholders, and conduct outreach activities toother organisations and the community.

Programme and Event Coordination

• Conduct needs assessment to support development of programmes based on client/caregivers' needs.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for implementation of programmes.
• Delivery of programmes that impact our client/caregivers, including programme evaluation.

Resource Management

• Take stock of programme resources (hardware and software) and provide updates to supervisor.
• Source, guide and coordinate partners/volunteers/vendors in executing assigned events and/or activities.

Stakeholder Relations

• Coordinate with internal and external agencies for the execution of assigned events and/or activities.
• Manage communications and feedback from stakeholders.
• Support outreach efforts to targeted client/caregiver group/s, other organisations and the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma/Degree with 1- 2 years working experience.
• Social Service sector / programme management experience will be an advantage.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Willingness to be hands-on with strong communication and good interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic and have a strong Interest towards understanding and serving Persons with Intellectual Disability and their caregivers.
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment towards MINDS' core values.
• Self-driven and a team player.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Willing to travel island wide

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - MINDSG LTD