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 1200 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 Programme Executive contributes actively to the programme needs of Caregiver Support Services under the umbrella of Community-Based Support Services (CSS). He/she will be involved in the planning, coordinating and executing of programme events and activities that suit the needs of families of persons with intellectual and developmental needs. CSS is the dynamic and nimble service delivery arm in MINDS that responds to emerging needs of Persons with Disabilities and Caregivers in the community. The programme executive will work in synergy with various direct community services i.e. Home-based Care Services, Befriending & Respite Services, Special Student Care Centres, Future Care Planning and Case Management Services to enhance integration and community living of caregivers and PWDs in the community.

A proactive thinker, resourceful and responsible team player, he/she works closely with colleagues across MINDS to plan each programme and to guide partners/volunteers/vendors in the smooth delivery of programme activities. He/she will also connect and coordinate with other organisations/agencies to execute collaborative, inclusive and client-centric programmes, manage communications and feedback from stakeholders, and conduct outreach activities to other organisations and the community.

Programme & Event Coordination

Conduct needs assessment with key stakeholders
Conduct needs assessment to support development of programmes based on caregivers needs. Plan, coordinate and execute assigned events and/or activities
Develop information and/or publicity materials for distribution to key stakeholders
Ensure adherence and implementation of quality control and compliance procedures
Maintain organised records on progress of assigned events and/or activities
Identify areas of improvements in programme and event management

Resource Management

Take stock of programme resources (hardware and software) and provide updates to supervisor
Source, guide and coordinate volunteers/vendors in executing assigned events and/or activities

Stakeholder Relations

Coordinate with internal and external agencies for the execution of assigned events and/or activities
Manage communications and feedback from stakeholders
Support outreach activities to targeted caregiver group/s, other organisations and the community
Support the development of community outreach plan with the Caregivers Support Services team

QUALIFICATIONS

Min Diploma with 1- 2 years working experience.
Social Service sector / programme management experience will be an advantage.

OTHER INFORMATION

Willingness to be hands-on with strong communication and good interpersonal skills
Empathetic and have a strong Interest towards understanding and serving Persons with Intellectual Disability and their caregivers
Demonstrates understanding of and commitment towards MINDS core values
Self-driven and a team player
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
Relevant Digital Literacy Skills and Certificates

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

Programme Executive, Caregivers Circle