Job DescriptionPerform clinical supervision and team managementAssist principal/senior psychologist to provide clinical supervision for associate psychologistsAssist principal/senior psychologist to mentor, develop and train associate psychologistsProvide clinical supervision for psychology studentsPlan induction and clinical orientation for new team members
Continuing education and trainingAssist principal/senior psychologist to plan continuing education programmes for associate psychologistsCoordinate clinical attachment programmes for psychology studentsDeliver training or in-service to colleagues
Conduct psychological assessment and deliver interventionsConduct psychological assessments to formulate evidence-based and data-driven hypotheses for routine casesFormulate evidence-based and data-driven intervention plans in collaboration with relevant parties for routine casesDeliver interventions for routine cases Manage routine casesProvide psychological expertise for routine cases during interdisciplinary team discussions and case conferencesPrepare assessment reports for routine cases
Perform clinical administration and operationsParticipate in the development of clinical practice guidelinesParticipate in the recruitment process of associate psychologistsProvide inputs on budgeting
Provide client educationEmpower clients and caregivers with methods to enhance psychological healthGuide clients and caregivers in managing psychodynamic issuesCommunicate the intervention plans, client statuses and discharge criteria to clients and relevant stakeholders
Job RequirementPossess a Master Degree in Psychology, preferably with 3 to 5 years of relevant experienceA Registered Psychologist with Singapore Psychological SocietyA passion to work with persons with autism or a keen interest to serve in the disability sectorTeam player who is able to effectively communicate with staff of all levels
Job Title : Head of Allied Professional Services (Head/AP)Department : Allied Professional ServicesReports To : Chief Executive Officer___________________________________________________________________
St. Andrew’s Autism Centre (SAAC) is a non-profit organization for the education, training, and care of persons with autism and their families.
SAAC comprises St. Andrew’s Autism School (SAAS) and St. Andrew’s Adult Autism Services (SAAAS), serving children, youths and adults with autism. SAAAS runs two Day Activity Centres (DACs) at Siglap and Sengkang, and St. Andrew’s Adult Home (Sengkang), Singapore’s first residential facility designed and built to meet the needs of adults of autism.
SAAC seeks to enable people with autism to lead dignified and meaningful lives. We invite interested and qualified persons to join us to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of our students, clients and residents; to provide behavioural support, life skills training, family support and public education.
Job Summary The Head of the Allied Professional Services is responsible for leading and managing a multidisciplinary team of allied professionals, including Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers and Counsellors, working with the different services at SAAC. The role involves providing strategic direction, fostering collaboration among team members, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based services to beneficiaries with diverse needs. The Head of the AP support will also play a key role in promoting the integration of allied professional services into the educational and care environments in SAAC’s various services to provide a person-centered care to support the holistic development and quality of life of beneficiaries.
Key Responsibilities:The Head of Allied Professional Services in SAAC plays a pivotal leadership role in SAAC. As the leader of all Allied Professionals in SAAC, he/she is expected to:Lead SAAC’s work in providing quality Allied Professional Support to all of SAAC’s services. This will require the Head/AP to work with Heads of Services to implement sound person-centred broad-based strategies (for all beneficiaries) and Case Management processes (for high-needs beneficiaries) to ensure that the Allied Professionals can bring their skillsets to bear to meet the needs of the beneficiaries with moderate to severe autism, and their caregivers.Lead the various AP teams in developing training programmes for the 3 services to enhance the core autism-specific skillsets of frontline staff (teachers, teacher aides, coaches, class assistants, care staff and job coaches)Develop and implement training roadmaps for all Allied Professional groups to grow the depth and breadth of professional expertise of all Allied Professionals in SAACLead, supervise, coach and mentor the team leaders in the Unit- Head of Psychology and Positive Behaviour Support, Head of Social Work and Caregiver Support, Head of OT and Head of SLT, and other APs as necessary.Manage the unit’s budget, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources to support the work of the Unit in delivering quality services to all services.
Job Specifications Strong leadership qualities, with a serving mentality, i.e., a serving leader who is able to inspire fellow Allied Professionals to be the best versions of themselves.Demonstrated depth and breadth of expertise and experience in one of the Allied Professions, with suitable qualifications in Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work, as well as substantial experience leading in the disability sector (preferably in autism).Strategic thinker who can develop key plans to grow SAAC’s capability to deliver person-centred, evidence-based services to persons with autismRegistered clinical supervisor in one of the allied professions.Fair manager and leader who can concurrently hold high professional standards while also developing and growing the staff in the unit.Strong team player who is able to work collaboratively and effectively with CEO, Heads of Services, other colleagues and external stakeholders.
Apart from a competitive renumeration aligned with social sector norms, the successful candidate can look forward to working in a purpose-driven and supportive environment with fellow serving leaders who are committed to doing our best to enable persons with autism and their families dignified and meaningful lives, as well as growing together as serving leaders.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic HR & Business PartnershipStrategy Implementation: Formulate, review, and implement HR strategies and plans for the organisation.Manpower Planning: Work on manpower budgets and planning, providing critical inputs to management for decision-making.Talent Acquisition: Liaise with department heads on recruitment requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of manpower needs.Learning and Development (L&D)Competency Framework: Work closely with various departments to develop and implement a training competency framework.Development Roadmap: Create and implement a training roadmap to support staff professional growth.Training Management: Oversee training records and professional development initiatives through the HRIS.HRIS & Claims ManagementSystem Oversight: Manage the HRIS System for all HR functions, including appraisal, payroll, training, and recruitment.Claims Processing: Responsible for the management and processing of all claims within the HRIS.Operational Support: Ensure the full spectrum of HR functions is maintained efficiently within the digital ecosystem.Employee Relations & Special ProjectsStaff Well-being: Handle employee relation matters and oversee initiatives related to staff well-being.HR Initiatives: Participate in ad-hoc HR projects and organizational initiatives.
Job SpecificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.Experience: Minimum 5 years of HR experience.Expertise: Experience in an HR generalist role with strong planning, project management, and analytical skills.Attributes: Dynamic individual with excellent communication abilities, able to work with staff from all levels.Mission: A genuine passion for working with a non-profit organisation.
