Training Officer

MINDSG LTD; Northeast; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to empower persons with intellectual disabilities. In this rewarding role, you will engage with clients, teaching essential life and social skills while fostering independence. You will also collaborate with allied health professionals to implement tailored programs that enhance the quality of life for clients. With a strong focus on community inclusivity, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you have a passion for helping individuals reach their full potential, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum O Levels required, with additional certifications in community care or special education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise clients in daily living and social skills.
• Plan and implement Individual Learning Programmes for trainees.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teaching Skills

Patience

Team Player

Education

O Levels

NITEC Certificate in Community Care & Social Services

Certificate of Special Needs Education

Diploma of Special Education

Diploma in Disability Studies

Diploma of Community Services

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

Responsibilities

To perform the tasks of teaching, training, supervising, maintaining and developing the functioning level of clients to function adequately and independently in the areas of Activities of Daily Living, Community Living, Social and Recreational Skills.

Client Engagement & Development

• To meaningfully engage, teach, train, supervise, maintain and develop the functioning level of clients to function adequately and independently in the following areas:

• Activities of Daily Living
• Home Living Skills
• Community Living & Mobility Skills
• Social and Recreational Skills
• Work Readiness Skills

Client/Trainee Management & Development

• Formulate and implement Individual Learning Programme (ILP) through professional assessment
• Engage in continuous assessment, training and evaluation of trainees' holistic development
• Plan and implement appropriate group activities
• Plan, implement and monitor trainees' security and safety procedures

Support Allied Health Professionals

• Monitor and implement programmes designed by Allied Health Professionals in the area of health fitness & wellness programme, motivational & behaviour management plans as well as sensory awareness
• Communicate critical information to Social Worker and Centre Manager

Administrative & Operations

• Support unit operational and logistics management
• Ensure centre/trainees safety and security
• Update of clients'/trainee's daily attendance and participation in activities, events and programmes in various client management system platforms
• Engage in caregiver dialogue sessions, home visits and maintain good rapport and communication with parents / caregivers
• Attend staff meeting and training as required

Event Management

Staff will be assigned to oversee at least one of the following duties and will provide assistance to the other staff when required: Camp, Festive Celebrations, Sports Events, First Aid & Medicare, Evacuation & Emergency Planning Team, Transport Duties, Staff Welfare and others

• Organise internal/external events and activities for trainees
• Support volunteer engagement events
• Support public education activities
• Support MINDS events at organisation level

Qualifications

• Minimum O levels
• NITEC Certificate in Community Care & Social Services (ITE)
• Certificate of Special Needs Education (MOE)
• Diploma of Special Education (MOE)
• Diploma in Disability Studies (SSI)
• Diploma of Community Services (SSI)

Other Information

• Computer literacy skills MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• People-oriented team player
• Good interpersonal and communication skill
• Passion and great deal of patience to work with people with intellectual disabilities