Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

4 weeks ago

Singapore Singapore Anglican Community Services Full time
Overview

The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist will support residents in Oasis Village at SANH (Taman Jurong) to engage in meaningful work and skill-building activities across its facilities, including the minimart, coffee shop, pet farm, healing garden, barber shop, music shop, etc. The role focuses on assessing residents' abilities and interests, developing individualized vocational roles within the nursing home and beyond, including sourcing and securing suitable job placements externally for residents who demonstrate potential for external roles in open or supported employment. This is a 3 years contract - potentially convert to permanent upon completion.

Job Responsibilities
  • Assessment & Planning: Conduct vocational assessments to evaluate residents' skills, interests and work readiness
  • Identify barriers to participation and develop tailored vocational rehabilitation plans
  • Collaborate with families, care teams and program staff to ensure holistic support
  • Guidance & Coaching: Provide one-on-one and group coaching to enhance residents' confidence, motivation and social skills
  • Support residents in goal-setting, vocation exploration and overcoming personal or functional challenges
  • Offer guidance and training on workplace behaviour, task management and interpersonal skills
  • Program Integration & Support: Facilitate residents' participation in Oasis Village (minimart, coffee shop, pet farm, etc)
  • Coordinate with Job Coaches and Program Executives to ensure smooth vocational activities and monitor residents' progress
  • Recommend accommodations or modifications to tasks based on residents' abilities
  • Co-develop SOPs and workflows together with other stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery to clients
  • Engage and liaise with external parties to expand opportunities and provide support to residents who are able to engage in vocational arrangements
  • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain timely and accurate records of assessments, vocational plans and residents' progress
  • Report outcomes to management and propose improvements for vocational programs
  • Collaboration & Training: Work closely with the multidisciplinary team including clinical staff, therapists, therapist assistants, job coaches and program staff to provide integrated support
  • Conduct workshops or training sessions for staff on vocational rehabilitation principles and resident engagement strategies
  • General Duties: Any other duties as assigned by the Program Manager and/or the Executive Director
  • Working Conditions: Based in the nursing home, interacting with residents and program staff
  • Standard working hours with flexibility for vocational activities, workshops or events
  • Involves hands-on coaching and supervision across different programs in Oasis Village
Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Other
Industries
  • Hospitals and Health Care
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