Senior Training Officer

To assist Supervisor/Head in developing, maintaining and implementing effective training programme at the centre.

1.1 Leadership and Centre's Management

Assist in deputizing the duties and responsibilities of the Head in his/her absence.

Provide coaching and mentoring for the junior staff.

Collaborate with the Head and Supervisor in the overall centre's programme and staff development.

2. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (80%) 2.1 Programme Management & Development

• Keeps abreast and share new training methodology and introduce innovative programmes to the centre.
• Ensure the adherence of assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the training programme under their respective programme tracts.
• Coach the staff in conducting training sessions for the healthy development of trainees in the area of sensory awareness and sexual relationships.
• Keeps abreast of legal developments pertaining to the trainees' well-being.
• Actively engages the trainees' families in the implementation of individual training programme.
• Supervise and manage disciplinary and motivational plans of trainees.
• Survey the international arena for new developments and interventions for the holistic development of the trainees.
• Plan and monitor trainees' health; safety and security management plans.

2.2 Administrative & Operations

• Monitor and ensure smooth operation of the overall TDC management and programmes.
• Provide consultation for programme logistics management.
• Monitor and measure programme outcomes.
• Check and ensure proper documentation of trainees' case management and intervention programmes and activities.

2.3 Vocational & Employment Development

• Facilitate the development of vocational training plan for the respective programme tracts.
• Monitor and measure vocational training programme outcomes.
• Identify and plan preparatory training for trainees suitable for Internal Integration Programme (IIP) / Open Employment.
• Provide consultation for implementation of community mobility training evaluation of training programme.
• Preparatory training for open employment for trainees.
• Implement Community Mobility Training

2.4 Event Management

• Explore new avenues for activities promoting inclusion in the community.
• Coordinate inclusion activities for trainees.
• Coordinate internal events and activities for trainees.
• Network and support external agencies that organize events for trainees (e.g., 2.4.5 Singapore Disability Sports Council, Special Olympics Singapore, NCSS, MCYS)

2.5 Volunteer Management & Public Education

• Network with various agencies and corporations for sponsorships and support for the development of the trainees.
• Proactive in engaging community resources and enhance public awareness of the organization and client group.
• Provide public education.
• Monitor and evaluate volunteer involvement programmes.

2.6 Financial & Inventory Management

• Provide information to support the Head or Manager in his/her budget planning for the respective programmes.
• Inventory management of the Centre.
• Building and estate management.

3. SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (20%)

Staff will be assigned to at least one of the following duties:

3.1 Building and Maintenance

• To attend to request by staff on minor repairs and maintenance.
• To report to Head of Centre for any repairs.
• To attend immediately to any major and urgent repairs.
• To maintain and improve the physical environment of the Centre.
• To assist other staff in construction and /or improvement of the work area.

3.2 Occupational Health Safety /Work Place SafetyCentre Safety and Security

• To look into the safety aspects of the centre /clients/staff.
• To ensure the rooms /doors/windows/power points are properly shut and locked at the end of the day/week
• To ensure that safety rules, regulations and procedures are observed.
• To ensure safety management procedures are in place and are in operation.
• To plan, execute and record fire drill procedures twice yearly.
• To maintain general cleanliness of the Centre.
• To maintain hygiene standards for meal preparations.
• To ensure that meals are well balanced and of nutritional value.First Aid Management
• To provide inventory control and replenishment of first aid items on a quarterly basis.
• To update staff on first aid information and emergency procedures.
• To organize and update first aid training for staff.
• Medicare
• To provide any information pertaining to health issues.
• To co-ordinate health programs lead by Medicare Team.
• To ensure that staff, clients and clients' families are constantly updated about Medicare information/issues.

3.3 Sports Events/Special Olympics

• To represent Centre in any sports and related activities.
• To record and take stocks of sports equipment and recommend new purchases.
• To organize sports activities for the Centre.
• To recruit and train new clients for sports events.
• To plan regular sports training program throughout the year.
• To document sports and training programs.

3.4 Festivities

• To organize festival celebrations for the centre.
• To propose and apply budget through Centre Head.

3.5 Camps

• To organize annual camp for the centre.
• To propose and apply budget through Centre Head.

3.6 Clients' Year End Party

• To organize clients' year end party
• To propose and apply budget through Centre Head.

3.7 Clients' Annual Picnic

• To organize clients' annual picnic.
• To propose and apply budget through Centre Head.

3.8 IT/AVA

• To represent Centre in the IT sub-committee and any IT related meetings.
• To report to Head of Centre for any computer faults and repairs.
• To attend to request by staff on minor computer issues/problems.
• To train staff to attain minimum computer and audio-visual product knowledge.
• To conduct regular IT programs for clients.
• To document, maintain, recommend and improve IT materials and AVA equipment.

3.9 Health Champion and Staff Welfare

• To represent Centre and organize programs/activities for the well being of staff.
• To look into the welfare of staff.

3.10 Centre Transport Duties

• To ensure safety procedures are adhered to in respect to alighting and boarding of buses by our clients upon arrival and departing from the centre.
• Staff on bus duties are to account for all clients arriving and departing from the centre.

3.11 Case/Health Referrals and Reviews

• To vet through all case/health referrals and reviews.
• To ensure that information provided are accurate and comprehensive.
• To upload reviews and health referrals into centre's shared folder.

3.12 Any other duties allocated by the Head of Centre Qualifications

• Minimum GCE ‘O\' Levels/Diploma Holders

Other Information

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer literacy skills - MS Words, Excel and PowerPoint
• Passion to work with people with intellectual disabilities

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