Residential Coach

Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) / Pathlight School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) is seeking a hands-on Residential Coach to support adults on the autism spectrum in developing daily living skills and independence within a shared residence.

You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, help residents with chores, routines, and social activities, and work a shift roster including weekends and stayovers as needed.

Qualifications

• GCE 'O' level and 1-2 years of working experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of autism and housekeeping.
• Good interpersonal and relational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a multi-disciplinary team in training and assessment of residents by coaching them in Residential Living Skills.
• Maintain household chores, including preparing simple meals.
• Manage residents' time within the residence and prepare them to go to work.
• Live with others and share common spaces, meals, and chores with consideration for others' needs.
• Provide safety, security and respond to emergencies as required.
• Co-develop house rules and ensure residents are accountable for their duties and social interactions.

Skills

Housekeeping

Interpersonal skills

Autism awareness

Team player

Education

GCE 'O' level

Job description

Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) or ARC(S) is a non-profit charity organisation dedicated to serving children and adults on the autism spectrum, to help these individuals lead meaningful and independent lives in society. ARC(S) offers a range of services and resources tailored to meet the growing concerns and needs of the autism community.

As part of our continuum of services , we run a Residential Programme coupled with a supported living and training centre, and we invite passionate people to join us in transforming the lives entrusted to us.

We are looking for a hands‑on & energetic Residential Coach who desires to impact lives of adults on the autism spectrum. This would require showing respect and support for our clients' choices and needs, as well as helping them achieve their personal goals by empowering them through Meaning, Dignity and Independence.

Requirements

As a Residential coach, your impact and contribution includes:

Supporting a multi-disciplinary team in training and assessment of residents by coaching them in Residential Living Skills such as:

• Maintain household chores, including preparing simple meals
• Manage their time within the residence and preparing them to go to work
• Live with others - sharing common spaces, meals, and chores, as well as consideration for one another's needs

Support residents during day and night shift hours (rotation):

• Ensure safety and security of residents at all times
• Respond to emergencies as required

Provide a safe and homely environment for residents

• Co-develop house rules with the residents
• Ensure residents are accountable for their household duties
• Provide opportunities for social interactions and community

Maintain comfort, safety, and security

• Upkeep common areas if residents are still in the process of learning to be independent in household chores
• Assist and coordinate repairs as required

Requirements

• Min GCE 'O' level with 1 - 2 years working experience
• Possess knowledge and understanding of autism and skills in housekeeping
• Good interpersonal and relational skills
• Passion to work with individuals on the autism spectrum

The incumbent is required to work on a shift roster which includes weekends and public holidays and a stayover at the residence for 3 days at a stretch. We offer an attractive shift pattern up to 8.5 consecutive days off every three weeks.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

We apologise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to hire.