Training Officer (Living Skills)

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

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.