Community Worker

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-centric social service agency in Singapore is seeking a Community Worker to mobilize and empower community initiatives addressing social issues. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Work, with at least one year of experience in the social service sector and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. The role involves facilitating discussions, conducting community needs assessments, and managing stakeholder engagement to ensure sustainable community programs.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year working experience in a social service setting.
• Experience with planning/organizing community or volunteer events.
• Understanding of community-based organizations and working with groups.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discussions with community assets and stakeholders.
• Conduct needs and asset assessments to inform strategy.
• Lead engagement efforts to build stakeholder co-ownership.

Skills

Community Centric mindset

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or relevant disciplines

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1978 as Singapore's first family service centre, Allkin Singapore is a community-centric social service agency that believes everyone has the potential to create positive change, regardless of age, race, or background.

Through our service offerings, strategic partnerships, and community initiatives, we unlock opportunities for vulnerable individuals and families to overcome life's challenges, build a brighter future, and inspire others to do the same.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Community Worker, your role is to identify assets and mobilize them to contribute to or drive community initiatives that proactively address systemic social issues like poverty.

Operating from an asset-based framework, you will facilitate and co-create initiatives with community assets and other community stakeholders, ensuring the initiatives are community-owned and sustainable.

Facilitating & Co-Creating Community Initiatives:

• Facilitate discussions with community assets & stakeholders, utilizing collaborative approaches such as Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), with the aim to empower community assets to drive community initiatives.
• Support in the co-creation of community initiatives by providing inputs and recommendations, such as program consideration and resource allocation.
• Design and deliver trainings relevant for community initiative implementation for diverse stakeholders, including community assets, volunteers, partners, and internal staff.

Community Planning & Research:

• Conduct needs and asset assessments through detailed environmental scans (e.g., social data collation, surveys, interviews, community mapping, analysis of social trends) to inform strategy.
• Identify and document formal and informal community assets and resources, utilizing an asset-based framework to drive initiatives.
• Evaluate the efficacy of community-based programs and engagement initiatives, providing evidence-based recommendations for continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management & Engagement:

• Lead engagement efforts to facilitate and build stakeholder co-ownership and co-creation of community platforms and initiatives.
• Match and mobilize stakeholders and their assets to contribute to community efforts.
• Coordinate external partnerships with key volunteers and resource persons.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or other relevant disciplines.
• At least 1 year working experience in social service setting.
• Experience with planning/organizing community or volunteer events.
• Community Centric and believes in the power of community.
• Possess understanding of community-based organizations, and knowledge of working with groups.
• High adaptable, and comfortable working with evolving conditions.
• Good interpersonal and team management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

OTHER INFORMATION

Liberte HR Services Pte Ltd is the designated recruitment partner for Allkin Singapore. As part of the hiring process, you may receive communication from them regarding this opportunity. #LI-DNI

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Allkin Singapore Ltd