Programme Executive, Outreach & Engagement (Yishun and Lavender)

About the role

MINDS, a charity founded in 1962 that cares for persons with intellectual disabilities and their families, is hiring a Programme Executive (Outreach and Engagement) for its Yishun and Lavender centres. The role works with community partners and volunteers to run programmes that connect the centre's clients and caregivers with the wider community, and plans, coordinates and evaluates these activities together with the centre's multi-disciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain networks with community partners, grassroots organisations and volunteers, and coordinate their recruitment, deployment, training and appreciation
• Plan, design and implement programmes and activities that promote learning, participation and meaningful engagement between clients and the community, and evaluate their effectiveness
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team (psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, speech-language therapists, training officers) and run daily operations at the Community Inclusive Space, including the retail, workshop and drop-in centre parts
• Manage volunteers and community partners, including orientation, recognition and retention, and ensure their safety through risk assessment
• Facilitate community workshops and provide services to the general public with the help of clients
• Analyse trends and needs in disability services and share findings internally and externally

Required profile

• Minimum degree in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or a related field
• At least 2 years of working experience
• Willingness to work with people with intellectual disabilities
• Strong team player with excellent people, organisation, written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, independent, adaptable and able to work alone and in teams

Experienced Training Officers or Teaching Aides interested in programme and curriculum planning are welcome to apply.