Community Worker

Beyond Social Services; Singapore; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate community development officer to engage with residents and build strong relationships within the community. This role involves conducting environmental scans, managing volunteer recruitment, and fostering collaboration among local associations. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma or degree in social work, with a minimum of one year of relevant experience. If you are motivated to make a difference and support less resourced families, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to enhance community well-being and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in community development or volunteer management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental scans to identify local resources for community development.
• Manage the recruitment and orientation of volunteers for various programs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Data Collation

Team Collaboration

Education

Diploma in Social Work

Degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job description

Responsibilities:
• Conduct environmental scans to identify local resources, strengths, and assets within the community, focusing on creating synergies and leveraging these for community development.
• Engage in meaningful conversations with residents to identify community strengths and assets, fostering a collaborative approach to community development.
• Build strong and positive relationships with residents, local associations, and institutions, promoting a cohesive community environment.
• Mobilize community members interested in contributing to their community’s betterment, providing support and resources for their initiatives.
• Manage the recruitment of volunteers for various programs, ensuring a steady and reliable volunteer pool.
• Conduct volunteer orientation sessions, ensuring all volunteers understand and commit to the organization’s code of conduct.
• Identify and collaborate with suitable stakeholders, including corporate partners, community partners, and volunteers, to support the organization’s programs.
• Any other responsibilities or duties assigned.

Job Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Social Work
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in community development or volunteer management
• An excellent team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possesses a keen interest in supporting less resourced families.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Good writing skills and comfortable with data collation for reporting purposes.
• Empathetic towards the needs and challenges of less resourced families.
• Capacity to reflect on key strengths, needs and motivated to enhance personal effectiveness and efficiency at work.
• Flexible, nimble, and able to adapt to organisational changes.
• Motivated towards learning and professional development.
• Willing and able to work on some weekday evenings and weekends.