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Programme Executive

Apply at: https://www.jobstreet.com.sg/en/job/11052287
Closing date: 

28 Oct 2023

Job Description

The Program Executive is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing programs and services for the Deaf, Hard of hearing and Deafblind community. This includes events, workshops, training, outreach, and public education. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with the deaf community and a strong understanding of deaf culture.

1. Programme related duties:

1.1 To plan, develop and implement programmes including events, workshops, training and celebration parties.

1.2 To conduct needs analysis on the 3 focal points, Problem, Population and Arena followed by development of suitable programmes that address the needs of the community.

1.3 To liaise and work with community partners as well as various companies and volunteer groups for programmes.

1.4 To coordinate with the Community Services department as well as other departments in SADeaf for the programmes.

1.5 To handle media publicity content for programmes

1.6 To manage programmes registration and attendance

1.7 To manage programmes budget

1.8 To evaluate programmes in a timely manner, as well as to track programme outcomes.

1.9 To manage the data and reporting of programmes of the Community Services department.

2. Outreach and Public Education:

2.1 To support in outreach and raising awareness and any events or programmes organised by Community Services or SADeaf, as necessary.

2.2 To work closely with other departments in SADeaf on reaching out to community stakeholders with sharing of Deaf culture as well as raising awareness of the services that SADeaf provides.

2.3 To develop and deliver training materials and basic information on Deaf culture for people working with the Deaf, Hard of hearing and Deafblind.

2.4 To conduct outreach to the Deaf, Hard of hearing and Deafblind community.

3. Befriending Services:

3.1 To plan, develop and implement befriending services

3.2 To collaborate and work closely with various befriending services providers all over Singapore.

3.3 To conduct home visits and sessions for clients referred for Befriending.

3.4 To recruit and train volunteers to be deployed to programmes, or for home visits or sessions with clients.

3.5 To manage the data and reporting of Befriending Services of the Community Services department.

4. Any other lawful and reasonable duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements:

– Minimum Diploma with 1-3 years of relevant working experience in the social service sector. Entry level candidates are welcome to apply.

– Preferably candidate with Diploma in community and social services (or any other equivalent or higher certification)

– Good communication and interpersonal skills.

– Experience and background in working or volunteering with the Deaf community is an advantage

– Ideally with knowledge of Sign Language, preferably Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) 

– Possess strong planning, organizational and analytical skills

– Tech-savvy, innovative, and meticulous; must be comfortable and proficient in working with digital tools (Microsoft office suite and Google Drive products).

– Able and willing to work on weekends, weeknights, holidays, and outside office hours, if needed.

Only Singaporeans need to apply.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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Sign Language Interpreter (Full-time position/ Ad hoc positions)
We are looking for passionate individuals to join us as a Sign Language Interpreter. 

To thrive in this role, you must possess a high propensity for learning, swiftly synthesize novel information, be open to travelling, and be comfortable working with people. You must be tech-savvy, be up to date on technological and cultural trends, and be able to maintain focus for hours at a stretch.

You have to be adaptable in working in a variety of settings, such as in classrooms, meetings, recordings, or in front of a camera for broadcasts; and be able to understand speakers with varying accents and speech patterns. You must also be open and willing to work outside of typical office hours, such as on weekends and public holidays, if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform English to Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) and SgSL to English interpretation duties during and after office hours.
• Develop and maintain resources relating to Sign Language interpretation.
• Develop and manage Community Interpreters by organising activities and training sessions.
• Work in a variety of settings including the courts, police stations, seminars, classrooms, conferences and more.
• Ensure that interpretation services are delivered in a professional and ethical manner.

Requirements

• A recognised degree or diploma in any field. Candidates with relevant experience may also apply.
• Fluent in English and competent in Singapore Sign Language (SgSL).
• Generalist with a wide array of knowledge or good receptivity to processing new and novel knowledge across different disciplines.
• Good mental and physical stamina.
• Tech-savvy, innovative, and meticulous; must be comfortable and proficient in working with digital tools (Microsoft office suite and Google Drive products).
• Excellent communication, articulation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and background in working or volunteering with the Deaf community is an advantage.
• Open to working with people of all ages and backgrounds; must be comfortable appearing on stage, in front of cameras, and large audiences.
• Readily adaptable to changing work and environmental conditions.
• Critical thinker; able to deal with ambiguity while maintaining a strong sense of ethics; working independently with little supervision.
• Able and willing to work on weekends, weeknights, holidays, and outside office hours, if needed.
  
  **Only Singaporeans and PRs may apply.
  Interested applicants, please send the following to hanna@sadeaf.org.sg.
  
• Resume
• Include a cover letter between 250 to 600 words. Tell us why you wish to be a Sign Language Interpreter; your journey within the Deaf community; learning sign language; and your academic, work, or personal experience(s).
• A signed recording in which you are to interpret in SgSL what was written in previous point
• An audio recording of yourself narrating your cover letter.

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Notetaker (Ad hoc positions)

Read more and apply for an adhoc community notetaker position here: https://sadeaf.org.sg/community-notetakers/

You will carry out the work of meaning-for-meaning transcription of real-time speech for clients. As this role centers around typing and listening, you must be able to touch-type at high speeds and sustain it for long periods of time. A good starting point is 80 words per minute (WPM). You can test your typing speed at https://www.typingtest.com/

To thrive in this role, you must possess a high propensity to learning, swiftly synthesize novel information, be open to travelling, and be comfortable working with people all day (and sometimes in the nights). You must be tech-savvy, stay updated with technological and cultural trends, and be able to maintain focus for hours at a stretch. You should also be ready to adapt to and understand speakers of varying accents and speech patterns.

Find out more about the job via this article “When taking notes is serious business.“

Responsibilities

• Provide notetaking (real-time meaning-for-meaning transcription) service to deaf or hard-of-hearing students in Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and working adults in learning or training environments.
• Recruit, train and manage a team of Community Notetakers.
• Develop and maintain notetaking resources.
• Coordinate and assign incoming notetaking requests as needed.
• Generate notetaking reports and proposals to stakeholders and funders.
• Research and develop notetaking technology.
• Conduct outreach and advocacy projects.
• Maintain database accuracy.

Requirements

• A university degree in any discipline; those without a degree but with relevant experience and skills may also apply.
• Generalist with wide array of knowledge or good receptivity to processing new and novel knowledge across different disciplines.
• Good mental and physical stamina.
• Minimum typing speed of around 80 words per minute.
• Tech-savvy, innovative and meticulous. Must be proficient in working with Google Suite.
• Excellent communication, articulation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and background in working or volunteering with the Deaf community is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn sign language is a must. Knowledge of Sign Language is advantageous.
• Open to working with people of all ages and different backgrounds.
• Readily adaptable to changing work and environmental conditions.

**Only Singaporeans and PRs may apply.

Interested applicants, please send the following to hanna@sadeaf.org.sg

• Resume
• Include a cover letter between 250 to 600 words. Tell us why you wish to be a Notetaker; your journey within the Deaf community; and your academic, work, or personal experience(s).

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Resource Teacher
The Resource Teacher supports students with hearing loss (HL) in the designated mainstream secondary school.

Requirements

• Degree in any field, preferably with special education diploma
• Attained either of these sign language certifications: At least SgSL Course Level 3, or at least SEE2 Advanced Stage
• Preferably has teaching qualifications and experience
• Preferably has experience interacting with Deaf children or adults, and possesses an understanding of and familiarity with Deaf Culture
• Deaf / Hard of hearing persons are also invited to apply

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the integration of HL students into the mainstream secondary school
• Provides educational support, including interpretation, in the classroom for core subjects and other selected subjects/activities/CCAs
• Mentors HL students and provide support in related matters to the families
• Provides transition support to post-secondary educational institutions
• Oversees management of FM system
• Promotes awareness of Deaf culture in the school
  
  Please email your CV to: education@sadeaf.org.sg.

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