Programme Executive (Woodlands Active Ageing Centre)

Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Singapore is seeking a dedicated individual to promote social inclusion and well-being among seniors. The role involves providing a safe environment, coordinating activities and festivals, and building partnerships with community organizations. Applicants should have a diploma in a related field and relevant experience in social services, along with good communication skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Office is essential. The position may require weekend events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in social services agencies.
• Passion for working with seniors in the senior care centre.
• Good communications skills and team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment during activity sessions.
• Assist in the implementation of programmes for seniors.
• Build effective partnerships with community partners.
• Coordinate festivities and regular programmes.

Skills

Collaborative Practices Across Disciplines and Sectors

Diversity Awareness and Management

Social Service Programme Development

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Minimum Diploma in related discipline or its equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Responsible to provide a safe environment during activity sessions which encourages participation and social inclusion, which promotes a healthy well‑being of the clients.
• Actively assist in the implementation of programmes ensuring that they remain relevant to the wellbeing of seniors.
• Assist to engage community partners, build effective and sustainable partnerships with them to serve the needs of the seniors
• Effective follow up skills and able to meet short turnaround time.
• Ability to handle confidential information due to PDPA.
• Collaborating with other departments to achieve overall mission and goals.
• Ensure all seniors are duly registered in our membership database and screened with the AIC Community Screener Tool. Seniors who require befriending will be registered in the Integrated Referral Management System (IRMS).
• Coordinate festivities and regular programmes at the centre and engage vendor or corporate/student volunteers to facilitate the sessions.
• Assist to oversee senior attendance, including house visit, distribute rations, outings, video conferencing, classes and festivities.
• Work closely with Reporting Officer on engagement strategy to ensure KPI can be met.
• Ensure reports are accurately generated.
• Liaise with relevant agencies on funding for programmes.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in related discipline or its equivalent
• Min.1 year relevant experience in social services agencies
• Passion for working with seniors in the senior care centre and community setting
• Good communications skills, a team player, able to work independently.
• Tech savvy and proficient in MSOffice
• Ability to communicate in local dialects will be advantageous
• Require to attend/organise events during weekends, if any

COMPETENCY AND PROFICIENCY LEVEL

Must-Have Competencies

• Collaborative Practices Across Disciplines and Sectors – Level 3
• Diversity Awareness and Management – Level 3
• Social Service Programme Development – Level 3
• Social Service Programme Evaluation – Level 3
• Social Service Programme Implementation – Level 3
• Stakeholder Management – Level 3
• Trends Evaluation and Application – Level 3

Good-To-Have Competencies

• Social Sector Policy Influence – Level 3

Critical Core Skills

• Communication - Intermediate
• Influence - Basic
• Collaboration - Intermediate
• Adaptability - Intermediate
• Decision Making – Basic

*For more information, please refer to Technical Skills and Competency (TSCs) and Critical Core Skills (CCSs) in Skills Framework for Social Service Industry via this website https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/skills-framework/social-service