1410 Youth Worker (2 days)/Sengkang

MAXHUNT RESOURCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Pei Hwa Secondary School is seeking a part-time Student Support Officer to work with the Student Management Team to support at-risk students and those with disciplinary or attendance concerns. You will handle student case management, monitor attendance, and provide social-emotional support while maintaining confidential records in line with school policies.

A diploma or certificate in social work, counselling, psychology or related fields, plus restorative practices accreditation, and at least

Qualifications

• Certification or diploma in social work, counselling, psychology or related fields.
• Accreditation in restorative practices preferred.
• At least 2 years of counselling/ youth-work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development and well-being of at-risk students with disciplinary or attendance concerns.
• Conduct student case management, including locating students and basic investigations.
• Manage detention, in-school suspension, reintegration, and time-out arrangements.
• Monitor attendance and maintain relevant records.
• Engage, mentor and provide social-emotional support through regular check-ins.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with school policies.

Skills

Empathy

Counselling

Youth engagement

Education

Diploma in Social Work

Certificate in Counselling

Accreditation in Restorative Practices

2+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Salary range

$28-$31/hour

Name of Authority

Pei Hwa Secondary School

Contract Period

From 1 Jan 2027 to 22 Oct 2 27

Option to Renew

From 1 Jan 2028 to 20 Oct 2028

Working hours

2 weekdays per week, 8:00am - 5:00pm

1-hour lunch break (unpaid) - 8 working hours per day / 16 hours per week

Working days/hours may be adjusted based on the school's needs, but total weekly hours will remain at 16 hours

No work on weekends, school holidays, public holidays or during the End-of-Year Examination period

Requirements

• Should preferably have a certification or diploma in social work, counselling, psychology or other related fields.
• Should preferably have an accreditation in restorative practices.
• Should preferably have at least 2 years of working experience in counselling, social work or working with youths.

Job Scopes

• The Student Support Officer will work closely with the Student Management Team to support the development and well-being of at-risk students, particularly those with disciplinary issues, attendance concerns or who may be at risk of dropping out.
• Support student case management, including locating students, fact-finding and preliminary investigations.
• Manage students under detention, in-school suspension, reintegration programmes and time-out arrangements.
• Monitor latecomers and student attendance, and maintain relevant records.
• Conduct school patrols to monitor student behaviour and identify students who may require additional support.
• Engage, mentor and provide social-emotional support to students through regular check-ins.
• Guide students in areas such as emotional regulation, communication, problem-solving, resilience and life skills.
• Support students with behavioural, emotional or social concerns and elevate concerns where necessary.
• Develop and facilitate suitable engagement activities for targeted students.
• Work with teachers, school counsellors and other school personnel on student cases and intervention plans.
• Maintain accurate records of student cases, counselling activities, interventions and disciplinary matters.
• Assist with data entry, discipline statistics and other administrative duties related to student management.
• Support communication with students through appropriate digital platforms where required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with the school's policies on student information and records.
• Perform other student management, administrative and operational duties as assigned by the school.