Programme Executive, Outreach - Singapore - HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.

Description

Roles & Responsibilities

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and establish professional or social networks with the local community to leverage on community resources and volunteers to meet the various needs of the clients in the centre.
• Maintain and manage relationships with the community stakeholders for sustained efforts in volunteerism, and opportunities for clients in community participation, integration and inclusion
• Coordinate recruitment, deployment, training, and appreciation of community stakeholders
• Connect, consult, and collaborate with relevant community partners, and be a catalyst for action in raising disability awareness and inclusion in the relevant boundary where the centre operates
• Implement, review and evaluate programme impact on service users, identify and analyse trends and needs in Disability service development. Share and communicate findings in relevant internal and or external platform(s) to ensure relevance in service / sector improvement.
• Design and plan programmes / activities to promote learning, participation and meaningful engagement between the clients in the centre with the local community and volunteers.
• Implement the programme / activities in collaboration with the Training Officers and / or Multi-Disciplinary Team members in the centre
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the programme / activities
• Identify gaps and areas of improvement for programmes / activities
• Execute schedules and programmes for the clients, caregivers in the community inclusive space.
• Orientation, recognition and retention of volunteers and community partners
• Ensure the safety and well-being of community partners, volunteers and clients during programme activities, including risk assessment and management
• Execute the work processes to ensure smooth running of the Community Inclusive Space, which includes but not limited to the retail, workshop and drop-in centre portions of the space.
• Facilitate the provision of services to the community/general public with the help of the clients
• Facilitate the running of community workshops between clients, caregivers and the community

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Community Services or related fields with at least 2 years working experience.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Experienced Training Officers or Teaching Aides with an interest in Programme / Curriculum planning are welcome to apply
• A strong team-player with excellent people skills.
• Possesses strong organisation skills
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills
• A self-motivated, independent and adaptable individual.
• Willing to work with people with intellectual disabilities.
• Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Resident preferred

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - MINDSG LTD
Tell employers what skills you have

Excellent Communication Skills
Teamwork
Leadership
Information Technology
Leadership Development
Positive Team Player
Team Building
self-motivated Team Player
Team Player
Team Work