Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to assess students’ readiness for internship and open employment.
• Communicate with students to understand their goals and ambitions.
• Assess students' wants and needs.
• Source and arrange for job training and internship opportunities for students.
• Provide job matching for students.
• Conduct site assessment to analyse and evaluate the suitability of the job site.
• Conduct Employer Education and Awareness Programme/ Workshops for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare the students for the internship.
• Provide one-on-one training tailored to the needs of the student.
• Prepare a job analysis to identify the job duties.
• Devise, plan and implement job coaching strategies.
• Assist students to discover and overcome their barriers and setting goals.
• Identify and provide support to develop the student's confidence and interest in the job during the internship.
• Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively.
• Guide students in learning to complete job tasks.
• Help in the development of motivation and skills.
• Provide assistance and guidance to students who need help with their everyday work activities or new tasks.
• Provide coaching with effective interventions and strategies techniques.
• Help students in developing social and life skills.
• Refer students for further training/professional support when needed.
• Advise on workplace accommodations for students.
• Work with employers to explore unmet business needs so that jobs can be developed or customized.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of students.
• Develop effective job coaching and employment plans.
• Develop career plans, action plans and comprehensive support strategies.
• Advocate for an inclusive work environment.
• Keep track, oversee and document students' progress.
• Provide continued job support and supervision to the students on the job.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders during the internship period.
• Counsel students on fine-tuning work habits/skills in preparation for employment.
• Negotiate progression to open employment with the employer after the end of the internship.
• Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports.
• Keep proper and up-to-date records for reporting and submission to Reporting Officer.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in any discipline with at least 3 years of working experience.
• A strong team player with excellent people skills.
• Able to work as a team player in collaborating, managing and facilitating projects and events.
• A self-motivated and independent individual.
• Possess communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adhere to regulations, standard operating procedures, work protocol and processes.
• Possess organisational and time management skills.
• Problem-solving aptitude.
• Respect for diversity.
• Ability to inspire and motivate.
• Ability to take on multiple roles and various responsibilities.
• Experience in working with people with special needs will be a plus.
• Requires travelling around Singapore and may be required to work on weekends/PH.