Job Description

What the role is:Office of Student Support - Special Educational Needs (SEN) CounsellorWhat you will be working on:Work in collaboration with various stakeholders to develop and implement individual care and support plans for students with SENAdminister SEN fund applications, and the procurement of assistive technology devices and services for students with SENProper documentation of case consultation records and data management of SEN supportOrganise programmes to promote SEN awareness and inclusive educationPlan and coordinate SEN related training programmes for, and provide consultation to staff on supporting students with SENPlan and coordinate programmes and workshops to prepare students with SEN for internshipDevelop individualized job accommodation plans for students with SEN to facilitate their transition to internship.Provide consultation to internship partners on the customisation of job scopes for students with SEN and build their capability to better manage students with SEN in the workplaceProvide onsite job coaching for students with SEN on internship when requiredCollaborate with external stakeholders on job-readiness training and support, as well as job placement programmes for graduating students with SENNetwork with organizations to promote hiring of students with SEN (for internship and full-time employment)What we are looking for:Relevant academic qualifications with at least 5 years of relevant working experience in job coaching and supported employmentPrior working experience in education, counselling and/or social work will be an added advantageWork experience in facilitating workshops and events management will be an added advantageMust be able to work with individuals from diverse backgroundsMust be able to work independently as well as in a team settingStrong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (spoken and written)Good administrative skillsIT savvy and proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPointAbout Republic Polytechnic:The first educational institution in Singapore to leverage the Problem-based Learning approach for all its diploma programmes, Republic Polytechnic (RP) has seven schools offering courses in Applied Science, Engineering, Management and Communication, Hospitality, Infocomm, Sports, Health & Leisure, and Technology for the Arts. To support Singapore\'s national effort to promote continuous, lifelong learning, our Academy for Continuing Education (ACE) offers a wide range of part-time programmes. We welcome you to grow with us! Discover a people- and family-oriented culture, where you are inspired to improve as you nurture lifelong learners. For more information from RP, please visit https://www.rp.edu.sg/careers or follow us on LinkedIn.

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