Training Officer

SPD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 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. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance independence, communication, and daily living skills in a structured environment.

The role involves hands-on support in self-care, programme planning, and updating Individual Care Plans, while maintaining accurate records and ensuring safety in all activities. A positive mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum O/ A/ITE certification.
• Experience with persons with disabilities preferred.
• Commitment to social inclusion.
• Patient, positive and passionate about working with adults with disabilities.
• Self-motivated team player with adaptable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support training officers in delivering life and work skills training for clients (PWDs).
• Assist in self-care activities and hygiene practices for clients.
• Develop and coordinate therapeutic and training materials.
• Support development of ICPs and update training records.
• Assist in caregiver updates on care needs and training applications.
• Ensure safety and adherence to training procedures in the centre.
• Maintain training space and facilities housekeeping.
• Document clients’ progress and daily activities.

Skills

Communication skills

People management

Observation skills

Patience and empathy

Motivated team player

Education

O/A/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.