Training Officer

SPD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SPD is seeking a Support Senior Training Officer to assist in delivering life and work skills training for clients with disabilities in our Day Activity Centre. You will work with a learning team to help trainees gain independence, improve daily living, and enhance wellbeing.

Responsibilities include assisting with self-care activities, developing training materials, updating individual care plans, recording progress, and ensuring safety and program procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum an O level / A level / ITE certification, with 1-2 years of experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Experience in Special Education or Social/Community Services with exposure to youths/adults with disabilities is preferred.
• Relevant experience in vocational training and coaching is an added advantage.
• Demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of social inclusion as well as promoting independence.
• Patient, positive and passionate about working with adults with disabilities.
• Self-motivated team player, adaptable and able to multi-task.
• Good communication and people management skills as well as technical ability.
• Meticulous and strong observational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in performing self-care activities such as feeding, grooming and toileting and maintain hygiene standards.
• Plan and coordinate development of therapeutic and training materials for clients.
• Assist in developing interventions and managing challenging behaviours with the team.
• Develop and implement Individual Care Plans (ICP) and update records.
• Maintain ICP, training and assessment records and document clients’ progress.
• Review caregivers on care needs and apply training to home settings.
• Ensure safety, adherence to training procedures and centre rules.
• Carry out housekeeping of training space and facilities.
• Document clients’ progress and daily activities and attendance.
• Assist in work process analysis and propose improvements to vocational skills and productivity.
• Report to Manager on incidents during training or tasks.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

People management

Team player

Multi-tasking

Observational skills

Patience & empathy

Education

O level / A level / ITE certification

Job description

Support Senior Training Officers in the provision of life and work skills training for clients (PWDs) in programme. Support the team to achieve improvement in trainees’ independence, work skills and overall wellbeing.

• Assist clients in performing areas of self-care such as feeding, grooming and toileting which including diaper changing and in maintaining good standards of hygiene, where needed
• Plan and coordinate in the development of therapeutic and training materials for the clients using a pro-active, collaborative, creative and person-centred approach. The areas of activities and training skills include independent daily living, communication and language, social emotional, community living, social and recreational, and pre-vocational training.
• Assist clients in developing interventions and managing challenging behaviours with Senior Training Officer, Learning Coach, therapist and Psychologist.
• Assist in development and implementation of Individual Care Plans (ICP).
• Assist in maintaining and updating of ICP, training and assessment records of clients.
• Assist and carry out regular review and updates to caregivers on care needs and applying their training to clients’ home setting.
• Ensure that centre’s rules pertaining to clients’ safety, well-being, work hazards and prescribed training procedures are adhered to.
• Carry out proper and regular housekeeping of training space and facilities.
• Assist and ensure the documentation of the clients’ progress and daily activities and attendance area recorded.
• Assist in conducting work process analysis and propose process modification or redesign to continually improve clients’ vocational skills, productivity and efficiency.
• Report to Manager on any accident or other incidents during the course of training or carrying out work tasks in Day Activity Centre.
• Any other duties as and when necessary.

• Minimum an “O” level/“A” level/ITE certification, preferably with at least 1-2 years of experience in working with persons with disabilities.
• Relevant experience in the fields of Special Education or Social/Community Services with exposure to youths/adults with disabilities is preferred.
• Relevant experience in vocational training and coaching is an added advantage.
• Demonstrate a commitment to and an understanding of social inclusion as well as the values associated with promoting independence.
• Patient, positive and passionate about working with adults with disabilities.
• Strong commitment of care toward adults with disabilities and a positive mindset towards their development and growth.
• Strong interest and experience in life and vocational skills training and/or coaching for adults with disabilities.
• A self-motivated team player, adaptable and able to multi-task.
• Good communication and people management skills as well as technical ability.
• Meticulous and strong observational skills.