Programme Executive - Student Care Centre (Ang Mo Kio)

Responsibilities

• Support the activities of special needs students and/or children in the Centre.
• Support and supervise the students' activities in the Centre and engage them actively during the SCC operating hours.
• Assist in upkeeping and maintaining the SCC facility.
• Support and work with the Centre Supervisor for the smooth operations of the Centre.
• Assist the Supervisor and management in meeting the student enrolment targets and profit goals.
• Support and help the children in their SPED academic, social, personal hygiene, music, art, and motor skills to promote the students’ physical, mental, and social development.
• Conduct weekly inspections of the premises and ensure compliance with existing APSN/regulatory (MSF) requirements.
• Assist and recommend instructional materials and teaching aids needed to facilitate the teaching of our students.
• Ensure that food is administered to the students in accordance with proper food handling and hygiene practices as per HACCP requirements.
• Work with the Centre Supervisor to ensure the safety and well-being of each individual child.
• Observe children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and to evaluate progress.
• Maintain an appropriate atmosphere of safety, learning, and fun.
• Assist the Centre Supervisor with student enrolment, expenses, manpower, operations, etc.
• Engage the children under the Centre's care and perform classroom-teaching duties in accordance with the curriculum developed by APSN.
• Work with the Centre Supervisor and report to school leaders on SCC matters, according to the requirements of the Ministry of Education.
• Collaborate with parents/teaching staff regarding student behavioral or learning problems, and recommend methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging learning experiences.

Requirements

• Min Diploma with 1-3 years of relevant working experience in the social service sector. Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.
• Preferably candidates with a Diploma in community and social services (or any other equivalent or higher certification).
• Applicants with WSQ certification are at an added advantage (WSQ Introductory Student Care Centre).
• Certification in First Aid (CPR & AED) and WSQ Basic Food Hygiene is also an added advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• An innovative team player who is dynamic, self-motivated, proactive, and mature.