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. For more information, please visit www.minds.org.sg.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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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

• Contribute and implement motivational and behavior management plans for clients', in collaboration with Allied Health team and other support workers.
• Engage in continuous assessment, training and evaluation of trainees' holistic development
• Plan and Implement appropriate group activities
• Contribute, 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

• 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)

• 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
• 5 days work week: Monday to Friday
• working hours: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm

Job Purpose:

Responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programmes and instructions for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor effective teaching & learning pedagogies, intervention strategies for students with Special Education Needs (SEN)
• Design and implement valid and reliable modes of assessment to evaluate students’ progress and development.
• Identify and design support structures to students with SEN
• Work with school leaders and management team to plan and implement school-wide educational and recreational programmes
• Collaborate and consult with allied professionals, parents/caregivers and external agencies to ensure quality support and well-being of students
• Responsible for designing, assessing and reviewing student-centric lessons with engaging approaches to accommodate individual learning styles
• Advocate to Heads of Department appropriate instructional learning resources to value add to students’ learning
• Review and reinforce learning activities using lesson plans and teaching strategies to help students to master concepts and skills
• Implement the use of information technology in lesson preparation and teaching to engage learners
• Research and keep abreast of up-to-date subject knowledge and design teaching resources in professional learning teams
• Supervise students and manage pupil behaviours in the classroom and on school premises to inculcate school values and enforce discipline
• Document concerns of students to facilitate problem solving with parents and professional support staff
• Conduct Parent-Teacher Conferencing to discuss students’ strengths, weaknesses and identify areas of focus to support IEP goals and transition
• Provide information to parents for home-school communications to support students’ progress
• Make home visits for students with high support needs and craft intervention strategies to meet student social and emotional needs
• Establish work plan priorities to meet school strategic thrusts
• Actively involved in staff meetings, co-curricular activities, educational conferences, and school programs.
• Participate in parents' evenings and school-wide training events to promote home-school partnership.
• Participate in organizing school events, including sporting events, learning journey and other excursions like camping trips and educational tours

Job Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree from recognised Institutions with GCE ‘O’ level credits in English and Mathematics
• Prior experience with Students with Mid Intellectual Disabilities (MID) is preferred
• Specific subject knowledge, knowledge in special needs education and behaviour modification, Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Interpersonal skills, classroom management skills, takes Initiative, effective communication Strong in verbal and written English

Job Purpose :

• Assist the teachers in planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programmes and instructions for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in managing students in classrooms and in community-based activities
• Supervise and assist individual or small groups of students in activities/educational tasks set by teachers
• Assist teachers in preparation of instructional materials and/or classroom environment for lessons
• Provide support for students with MID, Autism and other developmental disabilities. Priority is to support these students to develop skills to enhance personal care and independence, and support daily lessons/activities in and beyond the classroom including student profiling.
• Work with functional committees to plan and implement school-wide educational and recreational programmes.
• Collaborate and consult with allied professionals, parents/caregivers and external agencies to ensure quality support and well-being of students.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum GCE “N” level, NITEC, polytechnic diploma or equivalent
• Possess good Time Management, Problem Solving and Decision Making and Effective Oral and Written Communications Skills.
• Possess prior experience educating persons with Mild Intellectual Disabilities (MID)
• Possess working knowledge of educational technology applications
• Experience in diagnosing and assessing learning disorders
• Proven effective classroom and student behaviour management skills
• Knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies

Do you have a genuine passion for working with children aged 7-11 and creating a safe, fun, and educational environment for them? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Student Care Teacher or Assistant Center Manager at our after school care center in Tiong Bahru.

About Us:

Founded in 2018 by ex-school teachers, Canopy Student Care believes in providing a supportive and enriching environment for children to thrive in their after-school hours. With a vibrant community of 50 students, we aim to foster their holistic development by offering engaging activities, nurturing values, and promoting social interactions.

Our Pillars

• Homework and Academic Support
• Outdoor exploration and discovery
• Social and emotional development
• Parental partnerships

Job Responsibilities:

As a Senior Student Care Teacher, you will play a crucial role in shaping the experiences of our students. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Implementing age-appropriate activities for children aged 7-11.
2. Assisting students with homework assignments and providing academic support when needed.
3. Facilitating our reflective reading, outdoor and various holiday programs.
4. Promoting a safe and inclusive environment where students can learn, play, and develop their social skills.
5. Engaging students in meaningful conversations and promoting social interactions among students.
6. Collaborating with the center's team to ensure a cohesive experience for students.
7. Ensuring the center's facilities and materials are well-maintained and safe for student use.

We are looking for someone with...

1. A love for working with children and a commitment to their overall development.
2. Good classroom management skills.
3. Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.
4. Student Care WSQ certification or any relevant education qualification will be an advantage.
5. First Aid and CPR certification will be an advantage.

We offer:

1. A warm and vibrant work environment where your contributions are valued.
2. Opportunities for professional growth.
3. Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
4. Weekday working hours (after school) that provide a good work-life balance.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives and possess the qualities we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Job Purpose:

You shall be responsible for assessing and identifying individual needs of students &/or trainees with occupational therapy issues and concerns. You will also formulate, develop and customise appropriate occupational therapy programs for the students &/or trainees.

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluation & Assessment

• Assess the underlying skills and issues related to hand function, oral motor function, visual motor and perceptual skills, sensory awareness/processing, self-care and pre-vocational tasks in the educational setting.
• Review suitability of referrals for occupational therapy intervention.
• Gather informative data through formal and informal assessment. These would include parents/guardian, teacher’s interview; classroom observation and review of student’s personal file etc.
• Provide re-assessment, review of goals and progress regularly (every semester).
• Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices as required by the students &/or trainees to improve function.
• Monitor and evaluate students’/trainees’ functional abilities and make recommendations to support students’/trainees’ suitability for open employment.

Program Planning / Intervention

• Provide individual and/or group occupational therapy session that will improve students’/ trainees’ functional performance and skills.
• Select and prepare functional activities that can be easily modified to match students’/ trainnes’ skill and interest thus ensure success.
• Recommend classroom and work site modifications.
• Conduct home visit as and when necessary.
• Provide parent /caregiver support such as home program to ensure and encourage continuity of the occupational therapy intervention at home.
• Assist on various aspects of training for students/trainees on job-trial and work preparation program

Administration

• Keep proper inventory of all equipment and fixtures with regular updating.
• Propose and justify budget for the appropriate OT program
• Participate actively in continuing education program within the organization, NCSS and other professional bodies.
• Conduct in-house training programs for relevant staff / parents / caregivers / volunteers in the organization.
• Submit monthly report and other related written reports to school principal/ centre director.

Professional Consultation

• Liaise with various professional disciplines in the rehabilitative treatment process.
• Liaise with various discipline involved in the rehabilitative treatment process. (e.g teachers, parents, principal/ centre director, school administrator and professional staff)

Job Requirements:

• Recognized diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy with 3 to 5 years clinical experience
• Good team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant work experience with children and young adults with intellectual disability would be an advantage
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Valid practising certificate with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)

Additional Notes to Applicants:

APSN operates 4 Special Education (SPED) Schools and 1 Sheltered Workshop (Centre for Adults) with locations as below:

• APSN Chaoyang – Ang Mo Kio
• APSN Katong School – New Upper Changi Road
• APSN Tanglin School – Alexandra Road
• APSN Delta Senior School – Choa Chu Kang; and
• APSN Centre for Adults – Jalan Ubi

Do indicate your interest in School-Based or Centre-Based work and your preferred work locations when you apply.

Job Purpose:

You shall be responsible for the speech language programme for students &/or trainees with oral communication challenges including evaluation of all students &/or trainees with suspected or identified communication disorders and the development, management and coordination of a speech and language programme, including difficulty in swallowing.

Key Responsibilities:

Consultation

• Provide professional inputs to support understanding of clients’ speech, language and communication difficulties to teachers, parents/caregivers, professional staff, administrators and the public.
• Participate in collaborative problem-solving to assist teachers, parents / caregivers, professional staff and administrators with practical ideas and recommendations in the setting of goals, selection and design of intervention programs, etc.

Assessment

• Provide screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services for students/trainees with speech and language disorders.
• Measure outcomes of treatment and conduct continuous evaluation
• Identify effective practices and programs to improve and enhance quality of
• services.
• Able to apply formal and informal modes of assessment.
• Maintain efficient client records and documentation. i.e. Assessment reports filing in students’ confidential file.

Treatment Strategies

• Implement intervention program based on assessment, interpretation and planning.

Discharge Planning

• The Speech and Language Therapists should write a discharge based on the following:
• Documented evidence showing that the student has achieved all the objectives or the students can no longer benefit from the therapy.
• The student to be discharge from therapy services if he/she leaves the school.
• Recommend other services, if applicable to the student and other family members.
• Refer and write a discharge summary, if necessary, when the student is going to another service or an APSN School.

Training and Support

• Train and support teachers, caregivers and other communication partners of individuals with speech, language, communication difficulties.
• Mentor and supervise of support personnel.

Job Requirements:

• Recognized degree in Speech Pathology from accredited college/ university
• Good team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant work experience ranging from children to young adults with intellectual disability would be an advantage
• Ability to work with independently and with minimum supervision
• Valid practising certificate with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)
• Entry level candidates who recently completed the studies in Speech Pathology are welcome to apply. We will provide AHPC supervision requirements and support.

Additional Notes to Applicants:

APSN operates 4 Special Education (SPED) Schools and 1 Sheltered Workshop (Centre for Adults) with locations as below:

• APSN Chaoyang – Ang Mo Kio
• APSN Katong School – New Upper Changi Road
• APSN Tanglin School – Alexandra Road
• APSN Delta Senior School – Choa Chu Kang; and
• APSN Centre for Adults – Jalan Ubi

Do indicate your interest in School-Based or Centre-Based work and your preferred work locations when you apply.

As Executive, Training & Learning, you are responsible for the training and professional development of employees in respective division(s). You play a critical role in developing and executing learning and development initiatives within organisation. This role also manages the day-to-day activities, administers funding requirements, and work with training vendors to achieve learning and development outcomes.

A. Key Responsibilities:

Training and Funding Administration

1. Plan, procure and implement staff learning and development programmes.
2. Ensure timely registration of course applications, follow-up and work on necessary paperwork.
3. Source and tap on relevant training grants and subsidies to support learning and development efforts of respective division(s).
4. Administer bond/study sponsorship and necessary paperwork for successful applications in respective division(s).
5. Manage and handle HRIS and LMS functions related to staff training and learning matters.

Learning & Development

1. Manage and implement competency-based training frameworks through partnering with various business units to develop learning pathways for staff. Give advice and guide management and individual stakeholders on the competency development journeys.
2. Cultivate meaningful relationship with key stakeholders of respective divisions to identify organisational learning needs, to design, develop, and implement targeted capability building programmes and/or initiatives to support the organisation's purpose.
3. Involve in program development and delivery facilitated both on-line and in person.
4. Generate and prepare report and develop comprehensive learning analytics for departments and management, enabling informed decision-making in the planning and refinement of training strategies.

Projects

1. Participate and co-create organization development projects
2. Contribute actively and performs other duties, special projects and activities as required by the organization.

B. Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree/Diploma in Human Resources with at least 2-4 years of relevant experience in Learning and Development.
• Proven results in implementing and supporting key training initiatives and programmes.
• Good knowledge and experience in various training platforms and funding schemes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Sharepoint, MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint, etc.
• Good presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated project and time management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Analytical, meticulous, resourceful and a team player.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.

C. Technical/ Functional Competencies:

• Learning and Development Programme Management
• Career Coaching and Framework Design
• Competency Framework Development and Skills Framework Adoption
• Stakeholder Engagement and Management
• Technology Integration
• Human Resource Analytics and Insights
• Human Resource Advisory
• Project Management
• Change management and adaptability

You will support the Education Office by assisting and coordinating in the area of posting and evaluation, faculty activities, orientation of medical students, program planning and scheduling, examinations and teaching activities. You will also support the supervisor in the area of operations and administrative support for undergraduate and postgraduate educational activities.

Requirements:

• Recognised Degree with at least 2 years’ relevant working experience
• Good interpersonal skills, strong team player who is able to work independently
• Excellent organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point)

Job Purpose:

Responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programmes and instructions for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor effective teaching & learning pedagogies, intervention strategies for students with Special Education Needs (SEN)
• Design and implement valid and reliable modes of assessment to evaluate students’ progress and development.
• Identify and design support structures to students with SEN
• Work with school leaders and management team to plan and implement school-wide educational and recreational programmes
• Collaborate and consult with allied professionals, parents/caregivers and external agencies to ensure quality support and well-being of students
• Responsible for designing, assessing and reviewing student-centric lessons with engaging approaches to accommodate individual learning styles
• Advocate to Heads of Department appropriate instructional learning resources to value add to students’ learning
• Review and reinforce learning activities using lesson plans and teaching strategies to help students to master concepts and skills
• Implement the use of information technology in lesson preparation and teaching to engage learners
• Research and keep abreast of up-to-date subject knowledge and design teaching resources in professional learning teams
• Supervise students and manage pupil behaviours in the classroom and on school premises to inculcate school values and enforce discipline
• Document concerns of students to facilitate problem solving with parents and professional support staff
• Conduct Parent-Teacher Conferencing to discuss students’ strengths, weaknesses and identify areas of focus to support IEP goals and transition
• Provide information to parents for home-school communications to support students’ progress
• Make home visits for students with high support needs and craft intervention strategies to meet student social and emotional needs
• Establish work plan priorities to meet school strategic thrusts
• Actively involved in staff meetings, co-curricular activities, educational conferences, and school programs.
• Participate in parents' evenings and school-wide training events to promote home-school partnership.
• Participate in organizing school events, including sporting events, learning journey and other excursions like camping trips and educational tours

Job Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree from recognised Institutions with GCE ‘O’ level credits in English and Mathematics
• Prior experience with Students with Mid Intellectual Disabilities (MID) is preferred
• Specific subject knowledge, knowledge in special needs education and behaviour modification, Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Interpersonal skills, classroom management skills, takes Initiative, effective communication Strong in verbal and written English

Job Purpose:

You shall be responsible for family/individual counselling, group work, assessment and recommendations for financial assistance and case management. Conduct casework and manage case consultations.

Key Responsibilities:

Individuals and Families

• Assess, plan and provide intervention for students/clients and their families in partnership with other professionals and school/ centre personnel when required.
• Provide progress and termination reports to ensure case management in accordance to the Case Management Review procedures where applicable.

Group Work, Therapy / Training

• Assess and provide training for teachers in working with students and their families.

Financial Assessment and Assistance

• Conduct professional assessment (information gathering, home visits) and recommend / apply for subsidy in consultation with relevant guidelines.
• Contact and refer students/ clients and their families to relevant agencies for assistance as deem appropriate after assessment.
• Work with community agencies in service delivery for students/ clients and their families.

Professional Consultation

• Provide consultation to teachers/ parents of services offered in the Social / Human Services sector. (I.e. VWOs, NCSS etc.).
• Provide consultation to teachers / parents and other professionals on relevant external systems such as social care, healthcare and legal etc. (i.e. general information on hospitals, welfare homes, courts etc.)
• Where appropriate and necessary, to assess the case and make suitable referrals.

Job Requirements:

• Degree and/ or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work or equivalent from recognised universities.
• Must be registered with Singapore Association of Social Worker (SASW) Accreditation Board.
• Possess minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Possess experience working with persons with mild intellectual disabilities (MID).
• Patient, team player and able to co-create new content tailored for students/trainees with MID.
• Passionate, well organised, able to independently.
• Able to communicate with students, trainees, caregivers and associates of different culture/ backgrounds, preferably conversant in major local dialects (in order to provide consultation to local dialects speaking teachers, parents and students.)

Job Purpose:

Responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programmes and instructions for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor effective teaching & learning pedagogies, intervention strategies for students with Special Education Needs (SEN)
• Design and implement valid and reliable modes of assessment to evaluate students’ progress and development.
• Identify and design support structures to students with SEN
• Work with school leaders and management team to plan and implement school-wide educational and recreational programmes
• Collaborate and consult with allied professionals, parents/caregivers and external agencies to ensure quality support and well-being of students
• Responsible for designing, assessing and reviewing student-centric lessons with engaging approaches to accommodate individual learning styles
• Advocate to Heads of Department appropriate instructional learning resources to value add to students’ learning
• Review and reinforce learning activities using lesson plans and teaching strategies to help students to master concepts and skills
• Implement the use of information technology in lesson preparation and teaching to engage learners
• Research and keep abreast of up-to-date subject knowledge and design teaching resources in professional learning teams
• Supervise students and manage pupil behaviours in the classroom and on school premises to inculcate school values and enforce discipline
• Document concerns of students to facilitate problem solving with parents and professional support staff
• Conduct Parent-Teacher Conferencing to discuss students’ strengths, weaknesses and identify areas of focus to support IEP goals and transition
• Provide information to parents for home-school communications to support students’ progress
• Make home visits for students with high support needs and craft intervention strategies to meet student social and emotional needs
• Establish work plan priorities to meet school strategic thrusts
• Actively involved in staff meetings, co-curricular activities, educational conferences, and school programs.
• Participate in parents' evenings and school-wide training events to promote home-school partnership.
• Participate in organizing school events, including sporting events, learning journey and other excursions like camping trips and educational tours

Job Requirements:

• NIE/ NTU qualifications of Diploma in Special Education (DISE), Diploma in Education (DipEd), Bachelor of Arts/ Science (Academic Disciple & Education) or Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) (either one)
• Diploma/ Degree from recognised Institutions with GCE ‘O’ level credits in English and Mathematics
• Prior experience with Students with Mid Intellectual Disabilities (MID) is preferred
• Specific subject knowledge, knowledge in special needs education and behaviour modification, Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Interpersonal skills, classroom management skills, takes Initiative, effective communication Strong in verbal and written English
• Prior experience handling Numeracy/ Literacy, WPLN, Science, HSR, SEL/ CCE and Vocational Guidance is an added advantage.

Job Descriptions

• Ensure smooth operations of the school resources with alignment to the vision, mission, values and culture.

• Resolve issues and provide assistance in areas of policy, planning and strategy decisions from management.

• Be responsible for approving the yearly school timetable and school calendar.

• Work along with management to handle student discipline, classroom observations, teacher evaluation and supervision.

• In-charge of course proposal, enquiries correspondent with foreign partners.

• To liaise with Accredited Training Organization (ATO ) on submission.

• To source local trainers for the organization.

• Work along with various departments ie. marketing, admissions and administration to ensure the effectiveness of marketing initiatives & strategies which affects successful student enrolment numbers.

• To develop, implement and monitor work practices, system and methods that are effective, efficient, and consistent with manuals and EduTrust.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field.

• Proven experience in operations management, with a minimum of 3 years in a similar role.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse teams.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement operational strategies to drive

business growth and profitability.

• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.

• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software applications.

With the completion of Outram Community Hospital, SingHealth Community Hospitals (SCH) will have the largest pool of healthcare professionals in the Intermediate and Long Term Care (ILTC) sector. It is important that SCH has a good understanding on staff learning needs. Besides education delivered by its own faculty, SCH aims to contribute to the community by sharing skills and knowledge with colleagues in the ILTC sector, operationalised through the SCH Office of Learning (SCHOOL). Through working with the ILTC sector, SCH aspires to make significant contributions to the ILTC sector by co-creating training with the sector and collaborate on opportunities for capability building. This is reflective of SCH’s vision in “Bridging Care, Building Communities”.

The Assistant / Manager will set up and oversee planning & coordination of the operational, manpower and administrative matters of the Education Office. He/ She is expected to identify educational and training development opportunities within the Intermediate and Long Term Care (ILTC) sector - including reviewing landscape analysis of the ILTC education resources, needs, stakeholders and opportunities. He/ She will ensure the SCH Education Office plays a pivotal role within SingHealth (SingHealth Residency, Group Education, the Academic Medicine Education Institute (AM.EI), Regional Health Systems) and the community.

He/ She will also drive partnership development and administrative support in collaborations with local/ overseas institutions (e.g. developing MOUs, collaborative and clinical placement agreements, funding support, etc) – including Ministries and government agencies, Institutes of Higher Learning, and other ILTC partners on ILTC training matters. He/ She is also expected to lead in key educational initiatives such as curriculum development, conference programme development, and organisation and faculty development activities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business and/or Health Sciences-related studies
• Preferably with minimum 8 years’ experience in a healthcare and/or education environment.
• Good analytical, communication (interpersonal), presentation, and writing skills
• Efficient use with MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) for data analysis and presentation

You will be involved in general administrative support to the department, to ensure effective and efficient operation of the department.

You will manage SingHealth Academy’s education facilities and facilities reservation SharePoint portal . You will work with internal and external stakeholders, such as Operations and appointed publication distributors, for office maintenance or bi-weekly meetings. You will also ensure prompt payment and issuance of invoices and data compilation.

In addition, you will be responsible for providing logistic and administrative support to the training programmes and events organised by SingHealth Academy for staff across SingHealth. You will maintain the training programme database, training records, training directories and calendars, as well as provide on-site support for all events.

You are required to assist with publicity materials, where you will assist to create flyers or marketing collaterals. You will coordinate with SingHealth Academy to develop materials for marketing and branding for events.

Job Requirements:

· Diploma in any discipline or Higher NITEC / NITEC / GCE N / O / A Level with at least 8 years of relevant experience

· Proficient with MS Office applications and Adobe Photoshop

· Meticulous and well organised

· A good team player

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

JOB SCOPE/ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Client Care

- Develop and implement clients’ Individual Care Plans (ICP) and monitor their progress

- Plan and co-ordinate therapeutic and training activities and events for clients using a pro-active, collaborative, creative and person-centred approach

- Assist clients in performing areas of self-care such as feeding, grooming and toileting (including diaper changing) and in maintaining good standards of hygiene

- Ensure client’s safety and well-being at all times

2. Administration

- Maintain client’s attendance and administrative records, including ICPs, Case conference reports etc

- Maintain effective and regular communication with parents, family members and/or caregivers

- Support ad-hoc volunteer events/outings on weekends

- Co-ordinate and participate in case conferences to discuss clients’ development and other related matters

JOB HOLDER REQUIREMENT

• At least an ‘O’ Level/’A’ Level/ITE Certification from a recognised educational institution
• Relevant experience in the fields of Special Education or Social services is preferred
• Experience in Community Service with exposure to youths/adults with disabilities is an added advantage
• Good command of spoken and written English
• 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
• Self-motivated and keen to develop professionally
• Work effectively both as an individual and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to do cross-Divisional work as necessary

Job Purpose:

You shall be responsible for assessing and identifying individual needs of students &/or trainees with occupational therapy issues and concerns. You will also formulate, develop and customise appropriate occupational therapy programs for the students &/or trainees.

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluation & Assessment

• Assess the underlying skills and issues related to hand function, oral motor function, visual motor and perceptual skills, sensory awareness/processing, self-care and pre-vocational tasks in the educational setting.
• Review suitability of referrals for occupational therapy intervention.
• Gather informative data through formal and informal assessment. These would include parents/guardian, teacher’s interview; classroom observation and review of student’s personal file etc.
• Provide re-assessment, review of goals and progress regularly (every semester).
• Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices as required by the students &/or trainees to improve function.
• Monitor and evaluate students’/trainees’ functional abilities and make recommendations to support students’/trainees’ suitability for open employment.

Program Planning / Intervention

• Provide individual and/or group occupational therapy session that will improve students’/ trainees’ functional performance and skills.
• Select and prepare functional activities that can be easily modified to match students’/ trainnes’ skill and interest thus ensure success.
• Recommend classroom and work site modifications.
• Conduct home visit as and when necessary.
• Provide parent /caregiver support such as home program to ensure and encourage continuity of the occupational therapy intervention at home.
• Assist on various aspects of training for students/trainees on job-trial and work preparation program

Administration

• Keep proper inventory of all equipment and fixtures with regular updating.
• Propose and justify budget for the appropriate OT program
• Participate actively in continuing education program within the organization, NCSS and other professional bodies.
• Conduct in-house training programs for relevant staff / parents / caregivers / volunteers in the organization.
• Submit monthly report and other related written reports to school principal/ centre director.

Professional Consultation

• Liaise with various professional disciplines in the rehabilitative treatment process.
• Liaise with various discipline involved in the rehabilitative treatment process. (e.g teachers, parents, principal/ centre director, school administrator and professional staff)

Job Requirements:

• Recognized diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy with 3 to 5 years clinical experience
• Good team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant work experience with children and young adults with intellectual disability would be an advantage
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Valid practising certificate with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)

Additional Notes to Applicants:

APSN operates 4 Special Education (SPED) Schools and 1 Sheltered Workshop (Centre for Adults) with locations as below:

• APSN Chaoyang – Ang Mo Kio
• APSN Katong School – New Upper Changi Road
• APSN Tanglin School – Alexandra Road
• APSN Delta Senior School – Choa Chu Kang; and
• APSN Centre for Adults – Jalan Ubi

Do indicate your interest in School-Based or Centre-Based work and your preferred work locations when you apply.

Job Purpose:

You shall be responsible for the speech language programme for students &/or trainees with oral communication challenges including evaluation of all students &/or trainees with suspected or identified communication disorders and the development, management and coordination of a speech and language programme, including difficulty in swallowing.

Key Responsibilities:

Consultation

• Provide professional inputs to support understanding of clients’ speech, language and communication difficulties to teachers, parents/caregivers, professional staff, administrators and the public.
• Participate in collaborative problem-solving to assist teachers, parents / caregivers, professional staff and administrators with practical ideas and recommendations in the setting of goals, selection and design of intervention programs, etc.

Assessment

• Provide screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services for students/trainees with speech and language disorders.
• Measure outcomes of treatment and conduct continuous evaluation
• Identify effective practices and programs to improve and enhance quality of
• services.
• Able to apply formal and informal modes of assessment.
• Maintain efficient client records and documentation. i.e. Assessment reports filing in students’ confidential file.

Treatment Strategies

• Implement intervention program based on assessment, interpretation and planning.

Discharge Planning

• The Speech and Language Therapists should write a discharge based on the following:
• Documented evidence showing that the student has achieved all the objectives or the students can no longer benefit from the therapy.
• The student to be discharge from therapy services if he/she leaves the school.
• Recommend other services, if applicable to the student and other family members.
• Refer and write a discharge summary, if necessary, when the student is going to another service or an APSN School.

Training and Support

• Train and support teachers, caregivers and other communication partners of individuals with speech, language, communication difficulties.
• Mentor and supervise of support personnel.

Job Requirements:

• Recognized degree in Speech Pathology from accredited college/ university
• Good team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant work experience ranging from children to young adults with intellectual disability would be an advantage
• Ability to work with independently and with minimum supervision
• Valid practising certificate with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)
• Entry level candidates who recently completed the studies in Speech Pathology are welcome to apply. We will provide AHPC supervision requirements and support.

Additional Notes to Applicants:

APSN operates 4 Special Education (SPED) Schools and 1 Sheltered Workshop (Centre for Adults) with locations as below:

• APSN Chaoyang – Ang Mo Kio
• APSN Katong School – New Upper Changi Road
• APSN Tanglin School – Alexandra Road
• APSN Delta Senior School – Choa Chu Kang; and
• APSN Centre for Adults – Jalan Ubi

Do indicate your interest in School-Based or Centre-Based work and your preferred work locations when you apply.

Job Description

• Coordinate the curation and uploading of learning materials for the training account
• Review suitability of the materials for the training account
• Prepare and disseminate publicity materials of the Online training account
• Tracking of usage of courses and prepare reports for various stakeholders
• Manage registration and payment of user accounts
• Track the renewal subscription of the learners' accounts
• Coordinate meetings with various stakeholders
• Provide secretariat support for meetings
• Manage user’s enquiries pertaining to the training account and course materials
• Review the feedback to improve the courses
• Perform other duties that assigned by the HOD and immediate supervisor

Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or any discipline
• Minimum 2 years project management is preferred
• Independent, responsible, ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment
• Able to communicate and interact effectively with internal & external stakeholders
• Experience in using E learning resources
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Good organisational and planning skills

Roles and responsibilities

• Plan and schedule for public run events and training sessions.
• Liaise with different stakeholders such as trainers, learners etc
• Handling course enquiries
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling promotional materials and campaign. Coordinate and implement marketing strategies to promote events and training sessions effectively.
• Manage on-site event deployment operations to ensure seamless and efficient execution. Troubleshoot any issues that may arise during events, ensuring quick and effective resolutions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience). With Minimum 3 years working experience.
• Experience in event/training planning, management and coordination will be preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programmes and instructions for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor effective teaching & learning pedagogies, intervention strategies for students with Special Education Needs (SEN)
• Design and implement valid and reliable modes of assessment to evaluate students’ progress and development.
• Identify and design support structures to students with SEN
• Work with school leaders and management team to plan and implement school-wide educational and recreational programmes
• Collaborate and consult with allied professionals, parents/caregivers and external agencies to ensure quality support and well-being of students
• Responsible for designing, assessing and reviewing student-centric lessons with engaging approaches to accommodate individual learning styles
• Advocate to Heads of Department appropriate instructional learning resources to value add to students’ learning
• Review and reinforce learning activities using lesson plans and teaching strategies to help students to master concepts and skills
• Implement the use of information technology in lesson preparation and teaching to engage learners
• Research and keep abreast of up-to-date subject knowledge and design teaching resources in professional learning teams
• Supervise students and manage pupil behaviours in the classroom and on school premises to inculcate school values and enforce discipline
• Document concerns of students to facilitate problem solving with parents and professional support staff
• Conduct Parent-Teacher Conferencing to discuss students’ strengths, weaknesses and identify areas of focus to support IEP goals and transition
• Provide information to parents for home-school communications to support students’ progress
• Make home visits for students with high support needs and craft intervention strategies to meet student social and emotional needs
• Establish work plan priorities to meet school strategic thrusts
• Actively involved in staff meetings, co-curricular activities, educational conferences, and school programs.
• Participate in parents' evenings and school-wide training events to promote home-school partnership.
• Participate in organizing school events, including sporting events, learning journey and other excursions like camping trips and educational tours

Job Requirements:

• NIE/ NTU qualifications of Diploma in Special Education (DISE), Diploma in Education (DipEd), Bachelor of Arts/ Science (Academic Disciple & Education) or Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) (either one)
• Diploma/ Degree from recognised Institutions with GCE ‘O’ level credits in English and Mathematics
• Prior experience with Students with Mid Intellectual Disabilities (MID) is preferred
• Specific subject knowledge, knowledge in special needs education and behaviour modification, Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Interpersonal skills, classroom management skills, takes Initiative, effective communication Strong in verbal and written English
• Prior experience handling Numeracy/ Literacy, WPLN, Science, HSR, SEL/ CCE and Vocational Guidance is an added advantage.

Job Responsibilities:

• Train, coach and assess students (in collaboration with other Instructors, Teachers and APs) in school and on-site to meet industrial standards and requirements of work places incorporating Work-readiness Skills and Work Habits – hard and soft skills.
• Develop training packages (lesson plan, assignments, and presentation slides with resources, assessment plans and trainer guide) for each vocational area based on competency standards of the Skills Future framework.
• Monitor students’ performance using CATs (Continuous Assessment Tools) and SWPs (Standard Work Performance)
• Plan and perform situational and ecological assessments prior to work experience and job attachment.
• Accompany students for selection, interview and job orientation.
• Provide on-site training/supervision as and when needed.
• Establish and maintain employers’ database and archive/safe keep all documents and correspondences.
• Align the vocational curriculum to WSQ Framework and develop a responsive vocational curriculum, incorporating sensory integration, home-school-partnership to meet the diverse needs of students and the requirements of industrial standards.
• Facilitate and support the implementation, review of the vocational education curriculum to enable students to achieve competencies in both hard and soft skills.
• Ensure and maintain readiness of quality teaching resources and to provide quality vocational training.
• build and maintain a functional network between school and industrial partners to ensure provision of up-to-date industrial training.
• partner the HOD, other instructors and teachers in the development and implementation of an innovative and inclusive vocational education programme.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of relevant working experience in F&B/ Horticulture/ Hospitality/ Retail Operations, etc..
• Possess good problem solving skills to identify issues and create action plans.
• Able to communicate with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and meeting deadlines and schedules
• Able to work under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods
• Good People management skills - leading, guiding, and/or coordinating with others
• Experience working with chronic conditions such as Special Needs and/or Mental Illness.

Job Purpose:

The psychologist is expected to provide a full range of evidence-based and best practices in psychological services to students including conduct psychological assessments, deliver interventions and manage crisis situations. You are also function as a member of the allied professional team to collaborate with stakeholders, maintain professional and ethical standards, undertake research and continuous improvement and uplift professional practice of psychology in education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group services to students that emphasize improved educational performance and/ or conduct.
• Screen and evaluate referred students including selecting appropriate instruments, administering tests, observations, and writing reports which state the evaluation findings and provide for educational programme recommendations.
• Participate as a member of the inter-disciplinary team and the individualized education (IEP) and individualized transition planning (ITP) committee contributing evaluation findings and collaborating on the implementation of students' ITP.
• Provide collaborative consultation and documentation of results including assisting basic education staff with suggestions and implementation of remedial programme, pre-referral intervention strategies, and provided recommendations and modifications to assist basic education staff in working with special education students in the classroom setting.
• Consult parents, teachers, and other appropriate staff regarding the student’s programme and any adaptations/ materials needed to facilitate improved performance in the classroom or at home.
• Provide direct services through a variety of methods (e.g. classroom presentations, co-teaching in general education settings, in-serices to staff/ parents, etc.) as needed.
• Maintain accurate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information. Re-evaluate, as appropriate, to determine extent of progress and effectiveness of therapy.
• Establish and monitor the necessary caseloads, procedures, and resources to manage school psychologist services to students/ staff and work cooperatively to accomplish the goals of the IEP.
• Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules and regulations governing special education programmes set by APSN.
• Participate in activities that promote professional development and use clinical/ educational research to enhance therapy services.
• Conduct standardized assessments for students in Tanglin School, and other APSN schools and Centre for Adults, if necessary, which may include intelligence testing and adaptive behavioural functioning, and contribute to the assessment of other development disabilities (e.g. ASD, ADHD).

Job Requirements:

• Possess a Masters in Applied Psychology/ Clinical Psychology from an accredited university and be registered/eligible for registration with SRP or an equivalent professional body.
• Possess a minimum of 2-3 years of work related experience with relevant exposure in the area of intellectual disability or other related disabilities.
• Good communication, team work, and interpersonal skills
• Passionate for working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Clarity and organised thought processes with good verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Proven experience in clinical setting, counselling practices, scientific research, teaching, and well-versed in occupational and educational psychology

Job Requirements:

Technical Competencies

• Possesses a Master in Educational, Counselling or Clinical Psychology from an accredited university.
• Eligible for registration with the Singapore Register of Psychologists.
• Fresh graduates are welcomed to apply.

Core Competencies

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to convey thoughts and ideas succinctly to various stakeholders, as well as to foster positive relationship and collaboration.
• Effective time management and organisation skills to deliver work expectations independently.

Preferred achievements/characteristics

• Prior working experience in a special education setting will be an added advantage.

With the completion of Outram Community Hospital, SingHealth Community Hospitals (SCH) will have the largest pool of healthcare professionals in the Intermediate and Long Term Care (ILTC) sector. It is important that SCH has a good understanding on staff learning needs. Besides education delivered by its own faculty, SCH aims to contribute to the community by sharing skills and knowledge with colleagues in the ILTC sector, operationalised through the SCH Office of Learning (SCHOOL). Through working with the ILTC sector, SCH aspires to make significant contributions to the ILTC sector by co-creating training with the sector and collaborate on opportunities for capability building. This is reflective of SCH’s vision in “Bridging Care, Building Communities”.

The Assistant / Manager will set up and oversee planning & coordination of the operational, manpower and administrative matters of the Education Office. He/ She is expected to identify educational and training development opportunities within the Intermediate and Long Term Care (ILTC) sector - including reviewing landscape analysis of the ILTC education resources, needs, stakeholders and opportunities. He/ She will ensure the SCH Education Office plays a pivotal role within SingHealth (SingHealth Residency, Group Education, the Academic Medicine Education Institute (AM.EI), Regional Health Systems) and the community.

He/ She will also drive partnership development and administrative support in collaborations with local/ overseas institutions (e.g. developing MOUs, collaborative and clinical placement agreements, funding support, etc) – including Ministries and government agencies, Institutes of Higher Learning, and other ILTC partners on ILTC training matters. He/ She is also expected to lead in key educational initiatives such as curriculum development, conference programme development, and organisation and faculty development activities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business and/or Health Sciences-related studies
• Preferably with minimum 8 years’ experience in a healthcare and/or education environment.
• Good analytical, communication (interpersonal), presentation, and writing skills
• Efficient use with MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) for data analysis and presentation

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. For more information, please visit www.minds.org.sg.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan engaging and well-paced lessons taking account of the diverse learner profiles of students
• Deliver lessons using evidence-based pedagogy and meaningful activities to meet the educational needs of individual students
• Implement appropriate modes of assessment to monitor student progress by providing accurate feedback, and implement suitable instructional supports to close gaps
• Build a strong relationship with students by demonstrating care, concern and encouragement
• Formulate data-based, student-centered IEP and ITP process for all students, and support their attainment of IEP and ITP goals through appropriate strategies implemented in partnerships with families, caregivers, Allied Professionals and other relevant stakeholders
• Design and implement positive, robust classroom routines and practices to create and maintain a safe and conducive learning environment as well as foster student development and well-being
• Implement techniques and behaviour plans to manage students with complex and challenging behaviours
• Manage emergency situations to resolve any immediate safety concerns and implement required school processes
• Proactively engage in professional development for knowledge and skills development
• Participate in professional learning teams to foster collaborative learning between staff members
• Assist in CCA to enhance students' learning experiences
• Participate as a committee member to support various school initiatives and/or events
• Maintain direct communications with external stakeholders (e.g. families, caregivers, community partners and commercial partners) to support students and/or school initiatives
• Work in partnership with families to support student learning and Transition Planning to achieve positive post school outcomes
• Manage daily administrative tasks (e.g. track attendance, collect forms, update families/caregivers.)

• GCE A Levels or Diploma or Degree in any discipline or Diploma in Autism, Education or Special Education.

• Relevant experience in teaching special needs students will be an advantage.
• Passionate about each child personal growth and open to new and innovative methods of teaching.
• Able to work with children or youth ranging from 7 18 years of age with one or more learning difficulties
• Able to work in a team with social workers, therapist and other teaching colleagues.

We seek an education consultant to join our student-focused organization. The ideal candidate has classroom experience, a passion for helping students reach their potential, and mastery over the current research on how to drive student achievement and optimize educational choices.

Jobs Description

- Identifying individual student needs and recommending appropriate education program

- Work effectively with teachers, education leaders and learning organisations

- Meet with administrators and teachers to discuss programs which are suitable for students

- Organise or facilitate events and workshops

- Work to a professional code of conduct and ethics and remain impartial

- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with other team members

- Assisting in the development of exam preparation materials

Requirement

- Preferably candidates have a background in teaching and education

- Critical thinking skills in order to problem solve and find solutions

- Time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines

- A good understanding of the current education landscape

- Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills

- Effectively bilingual in both Chinese and English