Assistant Lifeskills Coach (TOUCH Centre for Independent Living) - 3 Months Temp

Job Summary: As an Assistant Lifeskills Coach, the incumbent assists the Lifeskills Coach in all matters of the clients in their Form Class, at TOUCH Centre for Independent Living (TCIL), and conducts training in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Community Living Skills (CLS), as well as social and recreational activities to engage the clients meaningfully.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

A. Assist Lifeskills Coach in Charge of a Form Class

1. Assist in administrative duties such as attendance, collection of forms and fees etc.
2. Inform the Administration Staff and Social Worker if there are changes in clients' personal information, financial situation or records.
3. Assist Lifeskills Coach in maintaining Form Class classroom’s environment (notice boards and update of information), and stationery budget.
4. Assist Lifeskills Coach in behaviour management of clients in Form Class; tracking and intervention (basic discipline, behaviour chart, reward system etc.)
5. Maintain a courteous and respectful 2-way communication with client’ families to keep them informed of activities at the Centre, welfare of client, conduct and progress of clients through regular phone contacts, home visits and report book.

B. Assist in Planning and Implementation of Training and Enrichment Programme

1. Assist Lifeskills Coach in planning and conducting training in the area of daily living skills and community living skills based on client’s ICP.
2. Assist in planning and conduct social and recreational activities (enrichment).
3. Ensure safety of clients at all times during operating hours.

C. Other Responsibilities

1. Assist in at least one Centre’s activity or one operational duty eg. Centre celebration (Monthly Birthday celebration, Chinese New Year, National Day, Christmas), Centre Outing, Purple Parade, Flag Day; Sports inventory, Kitchen inventory, IT inventory, Facilities management, or respective taskforces (Curriculum taskforce, Transitional management, Health Screening etc)

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• At least GCE O Level, preferably with relevant experience.
• Basic skill in MS Excel and MS Doc.

Core Competencies and Attributes:

• Passionate and dedicated to work with people with special needs
• Able to break down tasks for people with special needs
• Teamwork

Working Location:

• Ubi