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
Please watch this recruitment video to find out more about the role of Training Officer - https://bit.ly/3fHXuvv
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 and public education events
- Support MINDS events at organisation level
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QUALIFICATIONS
- 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)
OTHER INFORMATION
- 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
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - MINDSG LTD
