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Training Officer (Living Skills)

SPD

Singapore

On-site

SGD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

24 days ago

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Job summary

A leading organization in Singapore is seeking a Training Officer (Living Skills) to support individuals with disabilities in developing life and work skills. The role involves assisting with self-care activities, creating training materials, and ensuring the well-being of trainees. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to social inclusion and experience in vocational training.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of experience working with persons with disabilities preferred.
  • Experience in Special Education or Social/Community Services is advantageous.
  • Interest and experience in life and vocational skills training.

Responsibilities

  • Assist trainees with self-care activities and develop training materials.
  • Help develop interventions and manage challenging behaviours.
  • Document trainees’ progress and participate in work process analysis.

Skills

Communication
People Management
Technical Skills
Observational Skills

Education

'O' level, 'A' level, or ITE certification

Job description

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Support Senior Training Officers in providing life and work skills training for trainees. Help improve trainees’ independence, work skills, and overall wellbeing.

Responsibilities
  • Assist trainees with self-care activities such as feeding, grooming, toileting, including diaper changing, and maintaining hygiene.
  • Develop therapeutic and training materials using a collaborative, creative, and person-centred approach. Focus areas include daily living skills, communication, social-emotional skills, community living, recreation, and vocational training. Identify trainees with potential for open employment.
  • Help develop interventions and manage challenging behaviours alongside Senior Training Officers, therapists, and psychologists.
  • Assist in creating and updating Individual Training Plans (ITP) and maintaining related records.
  • Coordinate with caregivers to apply training in home settings and review care needs regularly.
  • Ensure safety and well-being standards are followed and training procedures are adhered to.
  • Maintain cleanliness of training spaces and facilities.
  • Document trainees’ progress, activities, and attendance daily.
  • Participate in work process analysis to improve vocational skills and efficiency.
  • Report incidents or accidents to the Manager.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Minimum 'O' level, 'A' level, or ITE certification, with 1-2 years of experience working with persons with disabilities preferred.
  • Experience in Special Education or Social/Community Services, especially with youths or adults with disabilities, is advantageous.
  • Experience in vocational training or coaching is a plus.
  • Commitment to social inclusion and promoting independence.
  • Patience, positivity, and passion for working with adults with disabilities.
  • Care-oriented with a positive attitude towards development and growth.
  • Interest and experience in life and vocational skills training.
  • Self-motivated, team-oriented, adaptable, and capable of multitasking.
  • Good communication, people management, and technical skills.
  • Meticulous with strong observational skills.
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