Programme Executive, Befriending & 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 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, Befriending & Respite contributes actively to the programme needs of Caregiver Support Services under the 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 PWIDs and Caregivers in the community. The programme executive will work in synergy with various direct community services, i.e. Home-based Care Services, Me Too! Club, Special Student Care Centres and Appropriate Adult Services to enhance integration and community living of caregivers and PWIDs 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 to execute collaborative, inclusive and client-centric programmes, manage communications and feedback from stakeholders, and conduct outreach activities toother organisations and the community.

Programme and Event Coordination

• Conduct needs assessment to support development of programmes based on client/caregivers' needs.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for implementation of programmes.
• Delivery of programmes that impact our client/caregivers, including programme evaluation.

Resource Management

• Take stock of programme resources (hardware and software) and provide updates to supervisor.
• Source, guide and coordinate partners/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 efforts to targeted client/caregiver group/s, other organisations and the community.

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

• 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.