Assistant Manager, Befriending and Respite

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Manager of Community-Based Support Services (CSS) leads the planning and operational delivery of MINDS Befriending and Respite initiatives. Reporting to the Manager, he/she will oversee a portfolio of dynamic programmes-including Empowering Bubbles and Support Transition and Engagement Programme-designed to integrate Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (PWIDs) into the community. He/she will bridge service gaps for the unserved while mentoring a team of Programme Executives to achieve excellence in client-centric delivery. CSS is the dynamic and nimble service delivery arm in MINDS that response to emerging needs of PWIDs and Caregivers in the community. Examples of Befriending and Respite programmes include Me Too! Club, MYG, Support Transition and Engagement Programme, Empowering Bubbles, Befriending Services, and Customised Respite Care. These services aim to enhance integration and community living of caregivers and PWIDs in the community.The Assistant Manager manages the risk and quality of the programmes, monitors programme expenses to ensure they are within the budget and reviews information materials that are for distribution to clients and volunteers. He/she determines the volunteer needs for programmes and guides junior staff and volunteers in executing programme activities. He/she also collaborates with other organisations to develop programmes and develops community outreach plans to target client groups, external agencies, organisations and the community. A client-centric, resourceful, proactive professional, the Assistant Manager is strategic in his/her approach and works in various voluntary welfare organisations, communities and institutional settings.

Programmes and Event Coordination

• Manage programme risk, quality and compliance.
• Develop programmes to suit client needs.
• Review programmes to ensure relevance and effectiveness in meeting future needs of clients
• Oversee programme quality control and compliance procedures.

Resource Management

• Review client, caregiver, and volunteer records and progress for proper documentation.
• Monitor programme expenses to ensure operations are within allocated budgets.
• Review information materials for distribution to clients and volunteers.
• Determine volunteer needs and profile for programmes.
• Organize volunteer events, activities and trainings.

Stakeholder Relation

• Recruit and manage volunteers in executing programme activities.
• Collaborate with other organisations for the development of programmes.
• Manage communications and feedback from stakeholders and junior staff.
• Develop community outreach plans to target client group, other organisations and the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree Holder in relevant field of Disability/Allied Health Professional/ Mass Communications.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Effective and good interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
• Analytical and Critical Thinking and attention to details.
• Demonstrate Lead Self Attributes and Potential for Leadership Track.
• Relevant Volunteer Management Skills.
• Have Strong Interest and Open Attitude towards understanding Persons with Intellectual Disability and their needs.

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