Active Ageing Centre Manager

Active Ageing Centre Manager ( Job No : JOB-2022-01831 )

Employer:

FILOS COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD.

Sector:

Eldercare

Centre:

Filos @ 55

Filos Community Services is a not-for-profit social service organisation. We focus on building the strengths of the community we live in. We work towards empowering individuals and families to live more fulfilling, meaningful and happier lives.

Whether it is equipping young families with parenting skills, shaping character in children, educating our youth, helping the elderly age in place with grace, or assisting the financially needy, our programmes and services have something for all ages.

Value Proposition of Our Organisation:
We are family.
We function as a team, respecting and trusting each other, as well as communicating with openness and sincerity.

We embrace work-life balance
We foster a work environment where inclusiveness is valued, quality of life is enhanced, and your aspirations are fulfilled.

We offer great training and development opportunities
We nurture and maximise talents with opportunities for training and equipping to develop your full potential.

We deliver a difference
We work to make a sustained difference to our beneficiaries and stakeholders in the communities we operate in.

About The Role

Purpose of job:
To oversee the management and operations of the Filos Active Ageing Centre (AAC) which includes active aging, befriending programs and information and referral services.
Responsibilities:
• Strategize, manage and operationalize the work of the AAC
• Oversee and conduct programs and services of the AAC which includes Active Ageing Programs, Befriending and Buddying Programs and Information and Referral services.
• Lead the AAC team to assess needs, ascertain feasibility of programs and lead in the planning of new programs or projects.
• To manage, guide and supervise staff managing day to day operations of AAC.
• Lead and supervise the outreach and engagement of elderly clients living in Kembangan Chai Chee.
• Develop and maintain community partnerships to provide service linkages.
• Oversee and implement volunteer management practices to recruit, train and match volunteers with elderly clients in buddying and befriending services as well as activity facilitation for Active Ageing programs.
• Oversee proper data collection of clients and program and enforce data protection for the AAC.
• Prepare and monitor the budget for AAC
• Identify training and development needs for staff to develop their skills and competency in eldercare service.
• Review performance of staff in AAC
• Adhere to Filos’ policies and promote Filos’ Vision, Mission and Values in AAC’s daily operations.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Candidate Requirements

Technical Competencies:

- Knowledge to interpret relevant social policies on elderly populations
- Strong leadership skills with an analytical mind.
- Dynamic, quick thinking, adaptable and responsive to change.
- Experience in leading and managing a team in social service sector.

Core Competencies:

- Empathetic Team Player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Passion for working with elderly with positive attitude

Preferred achievements / characteristics:

- Proficiency in Languages (Chinese or dialects, Malay) will be an advantage.
- Past experience with seniors, caregivers and community outreach.
- Strong administrative skills (in Microsoft Office)

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Job Post Status

Closed

Job Details

Location:

East

Area of Specialisation:

Eldercare

Employment Type:

Full Time (Contract)

Profession Type:

Manager or Executive (Programme)

Min Educational Qualification:

Bachelor Degree

Posting Date:

13 May 2022

Closing Date:

12 Jun 2022

Salary Range

SGD 4000.00 - 5000.00

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