Manager, Residential Services

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.

Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.

MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 850 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs' lifespan.

These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit www.minds.org.sg.

The role of an Manager (Ops & Admin) Residential Services is to deputize the Senior Manager (in his/her absence) and be responsible for the day-to-day operations, financial administration, general office administration, estate/facilities management, and inventories/supplies. Assistant Manager (Ops & Admin) is also required to manage a team of clerical officers, Operations Support staff, general workers and contractors. He/ She assists the Senior Manager to oversee the Children's Wing and Hostel operations.

MINDSville@Napiri runs an Adult Disability Home, Children Disability Home, Hostel residential services, and a Training Development Centre is co-located in MV. It aims to provide a safe quality care and engaging programmes to PWIDs of various age and needs, and in accordance to licensing requirements and high standard of corporate governance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Administration

• Exercise efficient financial control to ensure all expenditure and collection of payments/funds are duly processed.

• Oversee all accounts payable and receivable within centre structure.

General Office Administration and Operations Support

• Oversee team to ensure sound and efficient administrative processes, in accordance to licensing requirements and high standard of corporate governance.

• Oversee transport support to MV operations and daily residents/ clients medical appointment and travel needs.

• Oversees the security, laundry and kitchen operations.

Estate/Facilities Management

• Manage proper maintenance and improvement projects, check, renew and prepare maintenance contracts for works and supplies.

• Oversees ECC and fire safety requirements.

Inventories/Supplies

• Ensure proper inventory management procedures.

• Oversee and ensure adequate office supplies and furniture for the centre.

Operations and Staff Management

• Oversee the operations, manpower and programme of Children's Wing and Hostel services.

• Monitor the overall work performance of Children's Wing, Hostel, Clerical Officers operations support staff General Workers and contractors.

• Provide supervision, support and mentorship for Children's Wing, Hostel, Clerical Officers and General Workers.

• Prepare and review reports, inspections and audit.

• Diploma/Degree in any relevant discipline.

• At least 3 years of relevant leadership experience will be an advantage.

• Good organisational and people management skills.

• Exposure in community care sector is an added advantage.