Training Officer

Overview

MINDS cares for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962. We empower PWIDs to realize their innate abilities and advocate for greater inclusivity. MINDS is one of the largest charities in Singapore, employing more than 850 staff, with a focus on expanding community-based services, improving employability, strengthening education, and fostering inclusive community living across PWIDs' lifespan. Our services include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care and community-based services to meet the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit

Designation : Training Officer

Responsibilities

• To teach, train, supervise, maintain and develop the functioning level of clients to perform adequately and independently in Activities of Daily Living, Community Living, Social and Recreational Skills.
• Client Engagement & Development : meaningfully engage, teach, train, supervise, maintain and develop clients to function in the areas of Activities of Daily Living, Home Living Skills, Community Living & Mobility Skills, Social and Recreational Skills, and Work Readiness Skills.
• Client / Trainee Management & Development : formulate and implement Individual Learning Program (ILP) through professional assessment; engage in continuous assessment, training and evaluation of trainees\' holistic development; plan and implement appropriate group activities; plan, implement and monitor trainees\' security and safety procedures.
• Support Allied Health Professionals : monitor and implement programmes designed by Allied Health Professionals in health fitness & wellness, motivational & behaviour management, and sensory awareness; communicate critical information to Social Worker and Centre Manager.
• Administrative & Operations : support unit operations and logistics; ensure centre / trainees safety and security; update daily attendance and participation in activities; engage in caregiver dialogue sessions, home visits and maintain good rapport with parents / caregivers; attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Event Management : oversee at least one duty (e.g., Camp, Festive Celebrations, Sports Events, First Aid & Medicare, Evacuation & Emergency Planning Team, Transport Duties, Staff Welfare and others) and assist others as needed; organize internal / external events and activities for trainees; support volunteer engagement and public education activities; support MINDS events at organisation level.

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