Assistant Manager/ Manager (ComLink Regional Services)

Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore (MSF); Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Social Support Group. This role involves assessing the needs of residents and collaborating with community stakeholders to enhance social services. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in social work, sociology, or psychology, along with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for serving vulnerable populations. You'll be instrumental in developing local services and ensuring effective delivery, making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. If you're resourceful, resilient, and ready to take initiative, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications preferably in Social Work, Sociology or Psychology.
• At least 1 year of relevant working experience in the social service sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in assessing residents' needs for social services.
• Partner with community stakeholders to optimize resource allocation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Writing Skills

Resourcefulness

Team Player

Multi-tasking

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work

Tertiary qualifications in Sociology

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology

Job description

Description of Group - SSP/SD

The Social Support Group (SSP) implements programmes and initiatives, to support lower-income and/or vulnerable individuals and their families.

The Service Delivery (SD) Division under SSP delivers services directly to residents and works with partners to uplift lower-income individuals and families, as well as destitute persons.

Responsibilities

You will support the General Manager in assessing the needs of residents for social services and providing ground feedback and inputs for the development of social services and programmes.

You will also partner with stakeholders in the community to optimize the allocation of resources for social services in the community and to develop services in the locality and work with the various service providers to coordinate the delivery of social services.

Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Tertiary qualifications preferably in Social Work, Sociology or Psychology

• At least 1 year of relevant working experience in the social service sector

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with strong aptitude in relating with different stakeholders are also essential.

• Passion for serving our needy clients

• Good analytical and writing skills.

• Resourceful and exercise initiative at work.

• Resilient and a team player

• Ability to multi-task