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#connectinsg
A Different Talent Pool
Keh Eng Song
Chief Executive Officer
Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore
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MINDS- Movement for the Intellectually Disabled
of Singapore
MINDS VISION
To be a world-class voluntary welfare organisation that advances the development, well-being and aspirations of persons with intellectual disability and their integration into society.
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What is Intellectual Disability?
•An illness, disease or mental illness
•Contagious
Intellectual Disability IS NOT
Disability due to brain damage.
Reduces ability to …
• understand new or complex information;
• learn new skills;
• cope independently.
IQ 20/25 IQ 35/40 IQ 50/55 IQ 70
Levels of Severity
MINDS
Profound
Limited verbal skills.
No effective speech.
Poor verbal and social skills.
Able to perform simple work and follow simple instructions under close guidance
or supervision.
No signs of brain damage.
Unskilled jobs/ sheltered
workshop.`
Severe Moderate Mild
MINDS Services
Age 7 to 18 Age Above 18
Special
Education
School
(933/1,200)
Training & Development Centre/Day Activity Centre
(185FT, 41PT/203)
Employment Development Centre (968/1,102)
Sheltered
Workshop
Social
Enterprise
Open
Employment
Children’s Wing (20/36)
Home (105/160)
Hostel (40/60) Residential
Services
Community Group Home (7/12)
Corporate Video
HI-JOB! A job placement/job support programme by MINDS &
supported by SG Enable to assist persons with
intellectual disability find & sustain open employment.
HI-JOB! JPJS
(Job Placement/Job Support
Programme)
We strongly BELIEVE that persons with
intellectual disability have the ABILITY to
work & to sustain their jobs in open
employment when matched with the right
environment & given the necessary job
SUPPORT.
Service Scope
“Client-Centered”
2010:,27 2011:,43 2012:,30 2013:,33
Total Placements To-Date:
182 (As of 21 Jul 2014)
Placement & Support Figures
Job Sustainability Rate
182
122
26
34
(67%)
(14%)
(19%)
(81%)
13
9
7
1
Graduates:
Money & Job
Appreciated
Support
Friends
24%
30%
44%
What Motivates Them?
What makes a Successful Placement?
Co-Workers
& Supervisors
Teachers
& Trainers
Parents
& Caregivers
Job
Coach
Success Story: Mr Andrew Jeremiah Wee
The Importance of Co-Worker Support Mr Andrew Jeremiah Wee
“The people I used to work with from my old jobs often left
me to struggle on my own & did not want to help me at all
even when I asked. They picked on me & blamed me for
everything and I felt so alone.”
“But I love working at Uniqlo. The people there makes me
feel so welcomed & part of a Team. I look forward coming to
work everyday because of supportive managers &
colleagues like Ms Cinny & Nestor, who are always there for
me, encouraging me & willing to go the extra mile to help
me with my work.”
“Thank you Uniqlo for supporting me! I will continue to work
hard & do my very best for Uniqlo because I am
appreciated.”
• According to many studies, being appreciated &
valued is a fundamental human need as it
creates a sense of purpose & belonging
• Majority of our Clients are not motivated by
money (less than 3%). Close to 30% of the 50
Clients surveyed expressed being spurred on to
perform better & stay on their jobs when they feel
appreciated & valued
• Our Job Coaches have also personally observed
a comparable increase in their Clients’ attendance, punctuality, productivity & job
retention rate when their work is acknowledged
as it motivates & reinforces a rewarding purpose
for them to do so
PwD’s Ability &
Performance Recognition
Increases productivity &
motivation
Loyalty + increased value
to employer
Another Success Story: Mr Jason Goh
Testimony: Mr Masaki Goto Store Operations Support Manager, Uniqlo
“I’m really grateful for Hi-Job!’s efforts in helping find
& support PwID staff for Uniqlo – all of them work with
great attitude & skills!”
“Jason being selected for the Best Staff & Customer
Service award is a really amazing thing for Uniqlo
Singapore - no other PwDs have ever been awarded
or selected even in Japan!”
“With this recognition, I’m sure Jason will continue to
work with a #1 smile at Uniqlo everyday!”
“We (employers) must all co-operate with each other
to make a better place, better world!”
Testimony from Ms Fauziah Ali Executive Housekeeper, Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City
“Initially, the idea of hiring Persons with Intellectual Disabilities were taken with mixed feelings from our Staff but after seeing their performance,
the perception of hiring them & our mindset of them have totally changed! We are amazed with their ability & how exceptional they can be!”
“There were even some high flyers who have been promoted,
like Ms Siti Rasyidah (now a Senior Kitchen Stewardess!), who can run the Stewarding Operations without supervision and are even
tasked to be Team Leaders in training the rest of our staff!”
“Don’t ever think people like us can’t work at all! We should be encouraged and supported more so we can perform to the best of our
ability. We are not disabled!”
- Mr Andrew Jeremiah Wee, Retail Associate, Uniqlo
“We have Abilities too, you know!”
Enclave – An Alternative
• A group of 10 clients, accompanied by a MINDS staff.
• Work at employer’s premises.
• Clients are not independent travelers.
• MINDS staff will supervise the work and clients.
HI-JOB! JPJS
(Job Placement/Job Support)
Programme
For registration or
enquiries,
please call:
Jaieden Ace Shen
8612 2242 [email protected]
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