Burmese-Speaking Caseworker | Migrant Rights Advocate

Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME); Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HOME in Singapore is seeking a Burmese Speaking Caseworker to support migrant workers through direct assistance, legal navigation, and social services. The role emphasizes language accessibility, trauma-informed outreach, and collaboration with partners to ensure safety and rights for Burmese-speaking clients.

Ideal candidates bring a social work, legal, or psychology background and demonstrate strong cross-cultural communication, case coordination, and empathy in a humanitarian setting.

Qualifications

• Fluent Burmese and English are essential for client communication.
• Degrees in social work, law, or psychology are preferred; experience may substitute.
• Experience in casework, counselling, or community service is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews with Burmese-speaking clients.
• Assess immediate needs (housing, medical, legal, emotional).
• Develop and implement individual case plans.
• Coordinate with lawyers, shelters, and government bodies.
• Provide translation and interpretation services.
• Maintain confidential client records with accuracy.
• Conduct outreach and education in the Burmese community.
• Advocate for policy changes and rights protection.

Skills

Burmese language

English proficiency

Case management

Education

Social work degree

Law degree

Psychology degree

Job description

HOME in Singapore is seeking a Burmese Speaking Caseworker to support migrant workers through direct assistance, legal navigation, and social services. The role emphasizes language accessibility, trauma-informed outreach, and collaboration with partners to ensure safety and rights for Burmese-speaking clients.

Ideal candidates bring a social work, legal, or psychology background and demonstrate strong cross-cultural communication, case coordination, and empathy in a humanitarian setting.