Senior Training Officer

MINDS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Singapore seeks a Senior Training Officer to manage programs for persons with intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include program development, staff management, and engaging community resources for social integration. Candidates should have a relevant diploma or degree and a passion for working with individuals with disabilities. The role offers opportunities for team leadership and innovative program delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience managing a team of 8-10 staff.
• Strong organizational and people management skills.
• Passion and patience working with people with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure programme adherence to assessment/evaluation requirements.
• Plan and oversee internal and external events for trainee development.
• Manage Social Enterprise Units and contract work engagements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Special Education or related fields

Job description

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 850 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.

Position: Senior Training Officer

Responsibilities

Programme Management & Development

• Ensure the Centre programme adheres to all requirements pertaining to trainees' assessment/evaluation, individualized training plans, and motivational and behavioral management for trainees.
• Seek best practice approaches in training, intervention, and management methodology to innovate programme delivery.
• Engage caregivers in programmes and provide feedback avenues through sessions like CSI and CLR.
• Manage trainees' needs in a consistent, timely, age-appropriate, person-centric manner, embracing human life-cycle approaches.
• Support case conferences and reviews with a team approach involving TOs, AHPs, and Caregivers.
• Explore and share new training methodologies and introduce innovative techniques.
• Document and report on trainees' health, safety, and security matters.

Staff Management & Development

• Plan and allocate manpower efficiently, covering duties as needed.
• Supervise, support, and mentor TOs.
• Orient, facilitate, guide, and mentor new staff in their roles.
• Build effective teams and foster a collaborative environment.
• Monitor and ensure programme implementation and adherence to guidelines.
• Conduct team meetings and share best practices.
• Identify and facilitate relevant training for staff development.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide regular feedback.

Event, Activities, and Volunteer Management

• Plan and oversee internal and external events for trainee development and social integration.
• Engage community resources to promote independence and inclusion.
• Coordinate volunteer activities and evaluate their effectiveness.

Business Unit Operations

• Manage Social Enterprise Units and contract work engagements for trainees.
• Collaborate with the Social Enterprise Team to develop new products and services.
• Redesign work processes with Occupational Therapists to improve efficiency.
• Assign staff and trainees to new work projects.

Administrative & Operations

• Maintain training, case management, and operational documentation for accountability.
• Prepare reports on programme outcomes and incidents.
• Assist with procurement for trainees' programmes and activities.
• Ensure facilities are safe and report concerns to management.

Qualifications

Diploma/Degree in Special Education, Disability Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or related fields.

Other Information

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience managing a team of 8-10 staff is advantageous.
• Strong organizational and people management skills.
• People-oriented team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion and patience working with people with intellectual disabilities.