About Us
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.
Job Description
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
Qualification & Skills
- 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
