Centre Manager - Oasis (Centre for Fostering)

Persatuan Pemudi Islam Singapura (PPIS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A social service organization in Singapore is seeking a qualified individual to lead and manage foster care services. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in child welfare, with 2 years in a leadership capacity. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field. The ideal applicant should be knowledgeable about Singapore's foster care system and demonstrate strong leadership and clinical skills. This position aims to enhance service delivery and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in child welfare, including 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Familiarity with Singapore's foster care system and MSF frameworks is preferred.
• Registered Social Worker (RSW) status preferred, or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and private space for effective service delivery.
• Guide and support staff development aligned with organisation values.
• Supervise clinical work practices for best outcomes.
• Manage grants aligned with organizational goals.
• Implement foster care services in line with standards.
• Engage in public awareness efforts related to fostering.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Work Practices

Community Engagement

Foster Care System Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a conducive, safe and private space as well as accessibility to clients for an effective service delivery
• Lead, guide and support staff to develop their full potential and the competencies and behavioural traits that are aligned to the Organisation values
• Supervision and guidance to ensure best practices in clinical work
• Manage grants aligned to the programmes and Centre & PPIS Social Service strategic goals
• Ensure effective implementation of foster care services in line with the MSF Service Agreement and child protection standards
• Contribute to public awareness efforts and community engagement related to fostering

Qualification & Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field
• Minimum 5 years' of relevant work experience in child welfare, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Familiarity with Singapore's foster care system and MSF frameworks preferred
• Willingness to learn and use CaseCentral (training provided if needed)
• Registered Social Worker (RSW) status preferred, or in progress.