Position: Special Needs Student Care Specialist / Centre Head
Job Purpose:
To deliver compassionate, individualized student care and support services for student with special needs, enabling them to develop essential life skills and foster independence within Connexions’ holistic care model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement individualized care and educational activities centered around participants’ learning, development, and vocational goals.
- Employ evidence-based, brain-centric strategies tailored to each individual's abilities and needs.
- Facilitate life skills training—such as daily living tasks, social interaction, communication, and vocational readiness.
- Monitor and record participant progress, adjusting approaches as needed for optimal engagement.
- Collaborate with therapists, vocational trainers, families, and the broader Connexions care team.
- Ensure a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment that upholds participant dignity and promotes resilience. Participate actively in program development, training initiatives, and regular internal meetings.
Education & Professional Qualifications:
- A Loving Heart is a key requirement!
- Certificate in Special Needs or Behaviour Management preferred.
Experience:
- At least 1–2 years of experience working in a student care environment
Skills & Attributes:
- Warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental, with strong interpersonal sensitivity.
- Effective communication skills—both with participants and their caregivers/family.
- Strong observational and documentation capabilities.
- Flexible team player with adaptability to multi-disciplinary collaboration.
- Genuine passion for supporting individuals with special needs, aligned with Connexions’ holistic mission.
Location
- Holland Village Mall
- Teck Whye Crescent