Senior Training Officer

MINDSG LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Singapore is seeking a Senior Training Officer to manage training programs and staff development for persons with intellectual disabilities. This role requires strong organizational and people management skills, along with a passion for supporting individuals with special needs. The candidate should have relevant qualifications and a minimum of three years of experience managing a team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Centre programme adheres to evaluation and training plans.
• Supervise, support, and mentor Training Officers.
• Oversee planning of events for trainees' development.
• Maintain documentation and reports for accountability.

Skills

Organizational skills

People management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

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, improve the employability of PWIDs, strengthen education, and promote 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 methodologies; innovate in programme delivery.
• Engage caregivers in programmes and provide feedback avenues through sessions like CSI and CLR.
• Manage trainees' needs with consistency, timeliness, age-appropriateness, and a person-centric approach, embracing human life-cycle considerations.
• Support case conferences and reviews, collaborating with Training Officers (TOs), Allied Health Professionals (AHP), 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 and guide new staff in their roles.
• Build strong teams and foster a collaborative environment.
• Monitor programme implementation and staff performance; conduct annual reviews.

Event, Activities, and Volunteer Management

• Oversee planning of events for trainees' development and social integration.
• Engage community resources to promote independence and awareness.
• Coordinate volunteer engagement activities and evaluate their effectiveness.

Business Unit Operations

• Manage and monitor Social Enterprise Units and work assignments for trainees.
• Collaborate on developing new products/services and explore new work opportunities.
• Redesign work processes with Occupational Therapists for efficiency.
• Assign staff and trainees to new work tasks.

Administrative & Operations

• Maintain documentation and reports for accountability and compliance.
• Prepare programme outcome reports and other necessary documentation.
• Assist with procurement related to trainee programmes.
• Ensure safety and suitability of facilities for trainees, reporting concerns accordingly.

Qualifications

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

Additional 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 for working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.