Lifeskills Coach

Full-time

Education & Coaching

Job Summary:

The role encompasses implementing holistic training that caters to the needs of clients under Enabled Living Programme (ELP) and TOUCH Special Needs Group (TSNG). The lifeskills coach is responsible for delivery of quality service, personal efficiency and teamwork at the workplace.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Training

• Plan and develop training lesson plans on Activities of Daily Living, Community Living Skills and Personal Social Skills based on the domains in TOUCH Competency Framework.
• Assess and chart out Individual Care Plan (ICP) with social worker for each client under your charge when client first enrolled/at the beginning of each year and to report on progress on clients to Team Lead on quarterly basis and when required. The ICP should be reviewed every six months.
• Conduct one-to-one training based on client's training needs, employing creative and innovative efforts to stimulate clients' interests and to enhance their knowledge and skills (e.g. preparation of visual aids and materials). Training can take place in residential setting or in the community.
• Conduct group training on common topics such as scam prevention, fire-safety, etc.
• Maintain proper training records to track progress of clients.
• Work with the team to encourage and facilitate clients' participation in group activities within ELP or beyond.

2. Client Management

• Stimulate, empower and nurture client's interest, talents and knowledge through the provision of a caring and affirmative culture.
• Maintain a courteous and respectful 2-way communication with clients, families and other stakeholders.
• Support clients to ensure cleanliness, good hygiene practices to safeguard their home environment.
• Ensure safety of trainees during training or programmes.
• Support conflict resolution amongst clients and other stakeholders.

3. Other Responsibilities

• Administrative duties to ensure the job scope in (A) can be carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Assist in data collection activities when required.
• Support and cover duties of staff who are absent or manpower shortages to maintain operational continuity.
• Work with other teammates to support community programme when necessary.
• Work with staff within and outside of TSNG on special project on ad-hoc basis.

Working Conditions:

• 5 day work week: Mon-Fri (Weekend as and when needed)
• Location: Jurong

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree Holder, preferably with Special Education or Disability Studies, or with relevant experience
• Basic skill in MS Excel and MS Docs.
• Training related skills
• Passionate and dedicated to work with people with special needs
• Able to break down tasks for people with special needs
• Teamwork

Join us today

Please download the application form and submit with your updated resume to

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