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
The Learning Coach sits within LLD and reports to the Senior Manager (Adult Curriculum).
S/He is responsible for delivering the modules under the Adult Curriculum to clients in the Clusters. S/He is also responsible to manage the logistics and administrative planning, the development and management of the client lifelong learning plans, and to ensure that clients accessing their courses are meeting their person-centred plans. S/He should work in a collaborative relationship with other staff in the centres and with the Allied Health Professional (AHP) team to understand clients' preferences, interests, needs and support, to ensure that their learning needs are met.
S/He should possess pedagogy/andragogy skills and training competencies. S/He should also have good communication and problem-solving skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Diploma in Social Work, Psychology, or Community Services or related fields, with at least 2 years working experience.
OTHER INFORMATION
Possess passion to work with people with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism, to advance their well-being, development, and aspirations through training and development.
Experienced Training Officers or Teaching Aides with an interest in training preferred.
A strong team-player with excellent people skills, who is able to work well independently and remotely with integrity.
Possesses strong organisation skills, time management and problem-solving skills.
Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
A self-motivated and adaptable individual.
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - MINDSG LTD
