Job Descriptions:

Coordinate and responsible for the planning, execution and evaluation of programmes and ensure smooth running of daily operations of the department, which includes:

• Outreach and engagement of seniors within service boundary
• Active ageing programme
• Befriending and Buddying
• Care and support services

To liaise with external agencies, organisations, donors, volunteers etc. to tap on external resources and / or publicise programmes. You will need to provide information and referral services to clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Programme Planning and Implementation

• Develop and implement outreach plan to seniors.
• Develop and implement annual calendar plan of social and health activities for seniors.
• Ensure that the programmes and activities meet the performance indicators and operating guidelines issued by Agency for Integrated Care, administration of the CSQ, half-yearly progress report on the programmes and services, outcome management, etc.
• Conduct needs assessment survey if necessary.
• Initiate a case record file for every elderly household in the identified block and capture the needs of the seniors.
• Establish and motivate seniors to be active, healthy, interdependent and purposeful.
• Ensure that the activities and programmes of the centre promote a community climate of multi-racial tolerance, harmony and cooperation among residents.
• Network with other agencies to establish additional avenues of help for the welfare of the seniors.

2. Alert Alarm System

• Oversee and manage the Alert Alarm System (AAS) during the centre's operating hours, rendering assistance when necessary.
• Establish a system to manage the AAS outside operating hours and ensures that help continues to be available when needed, including a system of recalling staff outside operating hours.

3. Volunteer Development

• Establish networks with local community-based services/ resources, such as grassroots, social services, corporate organisations and schools, to engage volunteers to help run or assist in the programmes, start income-generating activities, conduct outreach efforts etc., to match the needs of seniors.
• Recruit, interview and screen potential volunteers.
• Provide and coordinate orientation of volunteers to their assigned role and the mission and objectives of the centre.
• Place volunteers to suitable positions and areas of need, such as administration of CSQ etc.
• Supervise and support volunteers.
• Establish a system of recognition for the volunteers.
• Review and evaluate the volunteer programme to ensure relevance and to meet future needs.
• Serve as the key communication link between the centre and its volunteers.

4. Finance and Accounts

• Manage the monthly petty cash utilization of the centre.
• Implement checks and controls in the accounting system to ensure proper accounting records and also to safeguard against misappropriation of the centre's assets.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in social service or related discipline, with a social service background.