Programme Executive, Outreach

The Programme Executive (Outreach and Engagement) works with their assigned centres to execute programmes to facilitate the interactions and engagement between the community and the clients/caregivers. He/ she works with the community partners and volunteers for these outreach and engagement programmes and guides the centre and volunteers in executing the programme activities. He/ she also collaborates and establishes relationships with volunteers, grassroots organisations, and community partners to fulfil MINDS\' vision of outreach and serving the unserved and underserved segment of the ID population in Singapore through the centre\'s operations. The Programme Executive is responsible for the planning, designing, coordination of activities and programmes promote the active participation, meaningful engagement and learning of clients from the Centre with the community partners and volunteers. He/ she will work in close collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, consisting of Allied Health Professionals such as the Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, physiotherapist, and/ or Speech Language Therapist, and Training Officers when designing the programmes. These programmes can be at the centre or outside of the centres. The Programme Executive should have great communication, time management & problem-solving skills. They should be able to work well both independently & in a team with integrity, sensitivity, knowledge and drive to support & advocate for their clients with intellectual disability. Networking and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders within the community 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 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. Programme / Curriculum planning, implementation & evaluation Design and plan programmes/ activities to promote learning, participation and meaningful engagement between the clients in the centre with the local community and volunteers. Identify gaps and areas of improvement for programmes/ activities Run daily operations and activities at the Centre\'s Community Inclusive Space/Drop-in Centre 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. 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 Click here to apply #J-18808-Ljbffr