Director / Executive, Counselling Ministry

Paya Lebar Methodist Church; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused church in Singapore is looking for a full-time Counsellor. In this role, you will provide professional counselling services and work collaboratively to improve mental health in the community. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in counselling, have 3-5 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. If you feel called to serve, please apply via email with your resume and salary expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in pastoral care and counselling work.
• Dedicated and passionate about advocating the importance of mental health.
• Proactive self-starter with an analytical and creative mind.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional counselling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programmes on clients’ progress.
• Collaborate and network with staff members as part of clients’ treatment plans.

Skills

Counselling

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Counselling or equivalent

Job description

Paya Lebar Methodist Church is called to be a family blessed to bless the community and the nations.

Since 1932, God has blessed and grown the church to minister in God’s power and love, and in being a safe refuge in our hurting world.

With increasing ministry opportunities and the clear call to extend God’s kingdom, we are looking to expand our staff team.

So, if you feel led by the Lord and want to be part of what God is doing in and through PLMC, we have opportunities for you to serve.

Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB SCOPE

Reporting to his/her immediate supervisor, the incumbent will be involved in both counselling and management of clients. As a team leader, he/she will assist in developing the counselling ministry, and work together with a team of volunteers in delivering effective counselling services to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional counselling services to individuals, couples, families and groups, and preferably possess some knowledge to counsel child and youth clients, to improve their well-being
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programmes on clients’ progress in resolving identified problems
• Collaborate and network with Supervisor and other staff members as part of clients’ treatment plans, and recommend and implement areas for improvement
• Prepare and maintain proper documentation of case records
• Develop and conduct training and workshops to enhance the well-being of the community

Requirements

• Minimum Degree in Counselling or equivalent
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in pastoral care and counselling work
• Dedicated and passionate about advocating the importance of mental health
• A team player who is able to work collaboratively with other ministries
• Proactive self-starter with analytical and creative mind, and ability to work independently
• Possess good organizational, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

HOW TO APPLY

If you sense God’s call to respond and be part of His work at PLMC, please email your detailed resume, together with current and expected salary, to:

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Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.