Community Facilitator (Redhill)

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 1,200 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Community Facilitator at MINDS Enabled Living Programme (ELP) site is located in Bukit Merah (also referred to as Enabling Lives@Bukit Merah). He/she is to assist the Manager, ELP and Hostel to provide high quality of daily care to the ELP and Hostel residents/clients. He/She is to supervise and ensure the well-being of the residents/clients with intellectual disability and/or autism. He/She is also to provide training to enhance the development of the residents/clients in the area of independent living skills, leisure, recreation, sports and career development and participation in the community

Support ELP and Hostel Residents

• Work closely with Life Coaches to support residents and clients to live independently in ELP onsite units.
• Work closely with Community Facilitators and Training Officers to support Hostel residents in their daily living and training.
• Facilitate community support network and social/recreation activities.
• Maintain and ensure the proper records, care plans, and incidents pertaining to residents and clients.
• Ensure that residents' and clients' diet restrictions and/or medical requirements are adhered to.
• Ensure that residents and clients are safe within their living environment, and the place is kept clean and tidy.
• Monitor the health and hygiene factors of the residents and clients.
• Prepare, monitor and review the Individual Care Plan of residents and clients in ELP and Hostel.
• Conduct regular visits to ELP residents and clients, and check that housemates live in harmony.
• Respond to residents/clients' conflicts, emergencies and request for assistance.

Training of Residents/Clients

• Assess needs, plan and conduct person-centred training according to the care/training plans geared towards achieving person centred goals set with clients and caregivers.
• Plan and implement programs/activities for the residents in consultation with other staff/AHPs.
• Supervise, train and monitor residents/clients in area of independent living skills, leisure, recreation, sports and career advancement.
• Maintain residents/clients independent living skills, and to improve whenever possible.
• Put in place measures to mitigate any risk factors together with residents/clients.
• Ensure that monitoring and alert systems in place are in working condition.

Family, Community and Case Work

• Work with Multi-Disciplinary Team to conduct regular case reviews and discussed concerns and progress of residents/clients.
• Build rapport and professional relationships with family caregivers and any community stakeholders e.g. employers, grassroots, volunteers/befrienders.
• Work with caregivers and social worker in family work and future care plan.
• Guide residents/clients in navigating resources, financial management skills and travelling to their work/appointments and activities to ensure safe transfer.
• Guide and provide residents/clients with information on social support services available at other organisations and in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduated from Degree or Diploma in any discipline

OTHER INFORMATION

• Able to commit to a 5-day work week on rotating shifts basis (morning shift/ afternoon shift), alternate Saturday/Sunday and public holidays.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience, preferably in programme coordination, community engagement, public engagement, or supporting persons with special needs.
• Knowledge and experience in residential, assisted living, home-based, or disability services.
• Strong skills in planning and implementing community activities and training programmes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - MINDSG LTD