Who We Are
At TOUCH, we believe relationship is the foundation of the team, and we are committed to each other's growth and success. We are unique individuals yet part of the team. We will serve with compassion, and excellence is reflected in our work.
Who You Are
A creative and dynamic individual who has great passion and compassion for the poor and needy in the community. If you have a strong desire to impact lives, we invite you to join our Family. Be someone who makes an impact. Join us and help make everyone someone.
What We Offer
You can expect a vibrant working environment and a people-focused culture, with pro-family welfare and family benefits to enhance the quality of your family life. This is where you can impact the lives of others and find a great sense of job satisfaction.
Join Us
Community Staff Nurse (Elderly Group - TOUCH Home Care)
Main Responsibilities
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Conduct home visits for assigned clients to assess and develop nursing intervention and care plan for clients
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Perform nursing procedures in home environment with resources that are available and implement where necessary with safety
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Provide patient education for improved health outcome
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Liaise with internal and external healthcare partners for efficient and effective care plan for common clients
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Provide and evaluate caregiver training programme
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Carry out care and plan discharge process on admission of clients
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Participate in case conference with restructured hospital community teams to facilitate care of clients and to support caregivers
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Screen home medical and nursing referrals from external agencies
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Participate in new initiatives/projects as assigned
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Knowledge sharing on care for common clients with complex medical/social/mental issued
- Complete initial assessment for HPC clients with HPC Supervisor
Early Intervention Teacher (Integrated Family Group - TOUCH Child Care)
Job Summary
Integrates a range of teaching and learning approaches and identifies new approaches to conduct lessons for children. Enriches children’s learning through implementing curriculum, and adapting and integrating developmentally appropriate teaching and classroom management strategies. Creates a secure and quality learning environment for the children through nurturing trusting and respectful relationships with them. Partners with families and caregivers and coordinates with community stakeholders, volunteers and social service providers to support the delivery of Centre initiatives, programmes and services.
Main Responsibilities
1) Implement and deliver curriculum and interventions:
- Develop lesson plans and teaching materials
- Adapt a range of developmentally appropriate materials and resources to create quality learning environment meeting the diverse needs of children
- Review health, safety, nutritional and hygience practices in accordance with ECDA standards and procedures
- Identify new teaching and learning approaches to customise classroom management strategies
- Evaluate documentations of children’s learning and development to better inform planning and teaching
- Assess impact of interventions using appropriate methods, tools and assistive technologies in support learning
- Monitor progress with Brigance Assessment Tool
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2) Partnership with stakeholders:
- Partner with families and caregivers to enhance child and family outcomes
- Identify opportunities to collaborate with families to ensure continuity of care and learning between the home and the Centre
- Implement Centre initiatives, family and community initiatives and programmes
- Support the development of outreach activities to create awareness on the Centre programmes and services
Working Conditions
- 5 day work week: Mon - Fri
- Attractive remuneration and staff benefits
- Location - Clementi / Hougang
Requirements
- Diploma in Pre-school Education - Teaching (DPE-T) / Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECCE-T) or its equivalent recognised by ECDA for K1/K2 Teacher
- Preferably specialising in the Early Intervention track or has related qualifications such as Advanced Diploma in Early Intervention (Special Needs)
- Adequate knowledge of current early childhood care and education development theories, research and practices
- Have significant interest in mainstream inclusion and implementation of early intervention strategies
- Some working experience in varied settings such as in Early Intervention Centres and preschools is an advantage
- Thoughtful, calm and loves working with children
- Demonstrate good active communicative skills
- Good team player, able to bulid constructive working relationship characterised by a high level of corporation and mutual respect
Executive (Transformation Office - Impact & Research)
Job Summary
Your key responsibility will be to manage and contribute to a portfolio of projects comprising research studies, programme design, monitoring, and evaluation to improve programme efficacy and outcomes of beneficiaries.
Activities include project management, applying evidence in programme design, developing indicators for monitoring and evaluation, providing implementation support, conducting research studies and research synthesis. You will also contribute to strategic organisational development and capability building projects
Main Responsibilities
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1) Support research studies and activities
- - Conduct literature reviews
- - Scope research studies and design surveys
- - Prepare reports and present findings through reports, newsletters, presentation, etc.
2) Work with programme teams to design and develop evidence-informed programmes and interventions
- - Project planning and management
- - Building strong relationships with stakeholders
- - Provide relevant evidence-based information
- - Support in needs assessment/ situational analysis and synthesis
- - Develop monitoring indicators and scales for programme monitoring and evaluation (both internal and external)
- - Contribute to proposal writing
- - Support teams in programme implementation to ensure monitoring process is in place
3) Work alongside teams for programme monitoring and evaluation (both internal and external)
- - Co-ordinate and manage programme evaluation projects with external programme evaluators
- - Support programme monitoring and evaluation of internal programme evaluations
- - Prepare reports and present findings through reports, newsletters, presentation, etc.
4) Contribute to organisational capability building e.g. training workshops, etc.
- - Support in preparing and conducting training on related impact and research topics
Working Conditions
- 5-day work week: Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm
- Attractive remuneration and staff benefits
- Location - Bukit Merah Central
Requirements
- A good degree in any discipline, preferably with prior experience conducting research programme design, monitoring and evaluation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Qualitative and quantitative research design, data collection and analysis skills
- Strong ability to interpret, analyse and synthesise data
- Strong project and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in using statistical software such as SPSS or Nvivo to conduct data analysis
Learning Support Educator (Transformation Office - Therapy Hub)
Main Responsibilities
- Provide LS (Learning Support) Intervention and ICS (In-Class Support) to preschoolers ‘at risk’ or with mild developmental needs.
- Work with teachers to identify children with learning difficulties and delays in development using tools of DS-LS.
- Prepare reports for CFM (Case Filter Meeting) to present needs of preschoolers identified to Doctor (KKH/NUH).
- Prepare schedule and reports for LS and DS ICS.
- Attend CFM sessions to present cases.
- Meet Parents to present IEP (Individualized Education Plan) and EOI (End of Intervention) reports.
- Conduct Assessments when needed for both DSLS and ICCP children.
- Work with Case Managers and Therapists to support the DS-LS programme sessions with child and his/ her family/ caregivers.
- Provide direct modeling/training to parents, teachers to equip them with strategies to help the child.
- Conduct Principal/ Teachers’ briefing.
- Continue to attend in-house formal and informal training sessions provided by KKH-DCD for DS-LS programme.
- Upkeep data entry in portals/ SSNets and resources for DS-LS.
- Conduct observation and ICS ( include pull out) for ICCP children when needed.
Working Conditions
- 5-day work week: Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm
- Attractive remuneration and staff benefits
- Location - Bukti Merah
Requirements
- Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Learning Support(SDELS)
- Preferably with Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- 1-2years of early childhood teaching experience.
- Additional experience in EIPIC or Special Education setting an advantage
- Have a significant interest in mainstream inclusion and implementation of early intervention strategies
- Training in Sped or early intervention methodologies is an added advantage
- Proficient in Computer skills and note-taking
Lifeskills Coach (Special Needs Group - TOUCH Centre for Independent Living)
Job Summary
As a Lifeskills Coach, the incumbent attend to all matters of the clients in their Form Class, at TOUCH Centre for Independent Living (TCIL), and conduct training in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Community Living Skills (CLS), as well as social and recreational activities to engage the clients meaningfully.
Main Responsibilities
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1. Lifeskills Coach in Charge of a Form Class
- - Plan and draft the Individual Care Plan of clients in Form Class based on Centre’s admission assessment, MSF Client Assessment Form (CAF), caregivers’ feedback and needs observed by other staff.
- - In charge of administrative duties such attendance, collection of forms and fees etc.
- - Inform the Administration Staff and Social Worker if there are changes in clients’ personal information, financial situation or records.
- - Maintain Form Class classroom’s environment (notice boards and update of information), and stationery budget.
- - Behaviour management of clients in Form Class: tracking and intervention (basic discipline, behaviour chart, reward system etc).
- - Maintain a courteous and respectful 2-way communication with clients’ families to keep them informed of activities at the Centre, welfare of clients, conduct and progress of clients through regular phone contacts, home visits and report books.
2. Planning and Implementation of Training and Enrichment Programme
- - Plan and conduct training in the area of daily living skills and community living skills based on clients’ IEP.
- - Assess and report the progress of clients in the training classes to Supervisor, Form Class Coaches and parents on a half-yearly basis (assessment and report book).
- - Plan and conduct social and recreational activities (enrichment).
- - Ensure safety of clients at all times during operating hours.
3. Other Responsibilities
- - In charge of at least one Centre’s activity and one operational duty eg. Centre celebration (Monthly Birthday celebration, Chinese New Year, National Day, Christmas), Centre Outing, Purple Parade, Flag Day; Sports inventory, Kitchen inventory, IT inventory, Facilities management, or respective taskforces (Curriculum taskforce, Transitional management, Health Screening etc)
Working Conditions
- 5-day work week: Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm
- Attractive remuneration and staff benefits
- Location - Bukit Merah Central / Ubi
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree holder
- Preferably with Special Education or Disability Studies trained with 1-2 years of experience working with persons with special needs.
- Basic skill in MS Excel, MS Doc.
Occupational Therapist (Elderly Group - TOUCH Home Care)
Main Responsibilities
- 1) Assess, develop, implement and document occupational therapy treatment plans for elderly with variety of medical conditions
- 2) Assess and provide home safety consultation, home modification service and equipment prescription to enhance independence at home and/or to alleviate caregiver's stress
- 3) Provide caregiver training to family member and/or domestic helper on delivering care in ADLs within home environment
- 4) Conduct trainings for staffs and volunteers on home safety, fall prevention and wheelchair competency skills
- 5) Participate in clinical workgroups to develop guidelines and program development
- 6) Communicate with caregivers and refer to appropriate colleagues or other service providers for the desired care arrangement
- 7) Support Senior OT in implementing and evaluating clinical programmes.
- 8) Supervise occupational therapy students in clinical placement as and when assigned
- 9) Careline - Recommend services/ care arrangements according to the individual situation and ensure proper documentatio
Core Competencies & Attributes
- - Passionate to serve the elderly
- - Knowledge of Singapore’s healthcare and social security system, ageing policies and the key stakeholders
- - Case Management knowledge
- - Programme development and evaluation
- - Team Player
- - Problem Solving Skill
- - MS office 365
Officer (Elderly Group - Service Support)
Main Responsibilities
Administrative Support for Centre
- Responsible for frontline customer services support via the telephone, attending to walk-in clients and handling of referrals from AIC for services required to relevant staffs for screening.
- Monitor inventory control and office equipment maintenance.
- In charge of maintenance and upkeep the Centre.
- Raise payment vouchers for centre-related matters.
- Schedule appointment with locum doctor and clients for home visit.
- Record outcome of the doctor’s home visit and prescription in the system, ensure all stakeholders are informed.
- Other centre-related admin matters
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Fees Collection
- Monitor outstanding payment and make recommendation on payment modes and any other necessary action.
- Work with Social Workers to carry financial assessment for fees waiver wherever necessary
Working Conditions
- 5 day work week, Mon - Fri
- Attractive remuneration and staff benefits
- Location - Ang Mo Kio
Physiotherapist (Elderly Group - TOUCH Home Care)
Main Responsibilities
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1) Clinical
- - Render clinical services for clients through assessment of client’s functional status, performance deficits and care resources.
- - Offer treatment suggestions for clients to manage their physical rehabilitation needs while reducing the risk of injury and further functional decline.
- - Formulate and implement care plan to facilitate maximal independence and prevent disability.
- - Prescribe, adapt and train clients and caregivers on the use of rehabilitative equipment and assistive devices/applicant.
- - Monitor client’s progress and maintain timely and accurate documentation of patients’ condition and care and outcomes.
- - Liaise with other internal or external care providers, to plan, develop and implement patient care in discussion with patients, care providers and their caregiver.
- - Connect client with community resources and financial assistance when assessed, as necessary.
- - Conduct caregiver training programme to clients / caregivers and evaluate effectiveness of training by assessing improvement in care and caregiver/s coping response.
- - Build up and put discharge planning process into practice on admission of patients.
- - Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and/or support to junior PT and students on clinical practice education as assigned.
- - Assist in developing professional educational activities.
2) Others
- - Provide coaching to therapist assistants.
- - Recommend services/ care arrangements according to the individual situation and ensure proper documentation
- - Carry out audit on services as assigned.
- - Support community fitness programmes.
Core Competencies & Attributes
- Passionate to serve the elderly
- Knowledge of Singapore’s healthcare and social security system, ageing policies and the key stakeholders
- Case Management knowledge
- Team Player
- Problem Solving Skill
- MS office 365
Senior Officer - Logistics (Elderly Group - TOUCH Home Care | MOW)
Main Responsibilities
- Independently coordinate with Caterer on daily meal requirements such as:
Review menu and coordinate with caterer to supply correct quantity and meals, and at the required timings.
Provide information on the quantity and meal types.
Provide feedback received from elderly or staff pertaining to the food supplied.
- Manage volunteers independently:
Screen and deployment of volunteers.
Plan volunteer roster per delivery session
Prepare delivery list.
Conduct briefing to individual or corporate group volunteers.
Coordinate with volunteers to deliver ration packs.
Assist volunteers when they encounter issues.
Arrange for volunteer coordinators for weekends and public holidays.
Generate monthly reports.
Submit monthly claims.
Provide support and guidance to MOW Logistics Officer.
Screen new referrals independently.
Assist in identifying presenting/underlying issues and problems to design a care plan to promote better independence for client at home.
Working Conditions
- 5-day work week: Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm
- Attractive remuneration and staff benefits
- Location - Jurong West
Requirements
- MSOffice 365.
- Passionate to serve the elderly.
- Patient and sensitive to the needs of the elderly.
- Good in problem solving and critical thinking.
- Good interpersonal and communication skill.
Social Worker (Integrated Family - TOUCH Family Support)
Job Summary
Social Workers in TOUCH Family Support play a crucial role in enabling low-income families by (1) working directly with clients to address the immediate and long-term issues they face and (2) working with the surrounding community to better support the underprivileged.
Main Responsibilities
- Conduct intake and risk assessments for cases.
- Provide Case Management services to clients from low-income families and/or disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Complete case documentation (e.g. case notes, update database, etc.) accurately and promptly.
- Developing, implementing, maintaining and evaluating programmes that meet client’s needs.
- Conduct Group work.
- Community outreach to and engagement of low-income families.
- Network and work collaboratively with stakeholders and community partners.
- Research to build domain-specific knowledge.
Working Conditions
- 5 day work week, Mon - Fri
- Attractive remuneration and staff benefits
- Location - Bukit Merah Central
Requirements
- Bachelor or Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work or relevant qualification
- Registered Social Worker preferred with minimum 2 years of case work experience
- Trained in usage of CSWP preferred (BPSS and FAST tool assessment)
- Good communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Practices cultural sensitivity when engaging families and successful in motivating clients in working on case management plan
- Able to work independently and handles administration
- Able to work on weekends when required.
Teacher / Assistant Teacher (Integrated Family Group - TOUCH Child Care)
Job Summary
Plan, develop and implement early childhood programmes to a group of children in the centre.
Main Responsibilities
- Plan and implement a holistic and developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum for K2, K1, N & PG level
- Provide a safe, conducive learning environment for the care and development of children in the centre
- Provide activities, apparatus and equipment to support the various curriculum areas
- Deliver quality service to meet the needs of children and families
Working Conditions
- 5 day work week: Mon - Fri
- Attractive remuneration and staff benefits
- Location - Clementi / Hougang
Requirements
- Diploma holder in Pre-school Education - Teaching (DPE-T) / Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECCE-T), or its equivalent recognised by ECDA for K1/K2 teacher
- Has been registered with ECDA and attained a L2 certification
- Adequate knowledge of current early childhood care and education development theories, research and practices
- Familiar with government regulations, quality assurance framework (Child Care Act and Regulation, SPARK etc.)
- Demonstrate good active communicative skills
- Good team player, able to bulid constructive working relationship characterized by a high level of cooperation and mutual respect
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Qualified candidates, please download the application form and submit with full resume and a recent photograph to Human Resource, TOUCH Community Services Limited . All applications will be kept in strict confidential. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Human Resource, TOUCH Community Services Limited Address:
Blk 162 Bukit Merah Central #05-3545, Singapore 150162
Email Address: [email protected]
Fax Number: (65) 6377 0121