- Martha Road and Tampines
- Community Services
- 5.5 days, Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm; Sat: 9am-1pm
- Salary: $2800 - $3200
Job Descriptions:
- Coordinate and responsible for the planning, execution and evaluation of programmes and ensure smooth running of daily operations of the department, which includes:
- Outreach and engagement of seniors within service boundary
- Active ageing programme
- Befriending and Buddying
- Care and support services
- To liaise with external agencies, organisations, donors, volunteers etc. to tap on external resources and / or publicise programmes. You will need to provide information and referral services to clients.
- Programme Planning and Implementation
Develop and implement outreach plan to seniors.
Develop and implement annual calendar plan of social and health activities for seniors.
Ensure that the programmes and activities meet the performance indicators and operating guidelines issued by Agency for Integrated Care, administration of the CSQ, half-yearly progress report on the programmes and services, outcome management, etc.
Conduct needs assessment survey if necessary.
Initiate a case record file for every elderly household in the identified block and capture the needs of the seniors.
Establish and motivate seniors to be active, healthy, interdependent and purposeful.
Ensure that the activities and programmes of the centre promote a community climate of multi-racial tolerance, harmony and cooperation among residents.
Network with other agencies to establish additional avenues of help for the welfare of the seniors.
Oversee and manage the Alert Alarm System (AAS) during the centre’s operating hours, rendering assistance when necessary.
Establish a system to manage the AAS outside operating hours and ensures that help continues to be available when needed, including a system of recalling staff outside operating hours.
Establish networks with local community-based services/ resources, such as grassroots, social services, corporate organisations and schools, to engage volunteers to help run or assist in the programmes, start income-generating activities, conduct outreach efforts etc., to match the needs of seniors.
Recruit, interview and screen potential volunteers.
Provide and coordinate orientation of volunteers to their assigned role and the mission and objectives of the centre.
Place volunteers to suitable positions and areas of need, such as administration of CSQ etc.
Supervise and support volunteers.
Establish a system of recognition for the volunteers.
Review and evaluate the volunteer programme to ensure relevance and to meet future needs.
Serve as the key communication link between the centre and its volunteers.
Manage the monthly petty cash utilization of the centre.
Implement checks and controls in the accounting system to ensure proper accounting records and also to safeguard against misappropriation of the centre’s assets.
Requirements:
- Diploma in social service or related discipline, with a social service background.
- Relevant experiences
