Executive / Senior Executive, Scholar & Community Wellbeing (0.5 FTE)

=DREAMS (SINGAPORE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

=DREAMS (Singapore) Limited is a secular, co-educational weekday residential programme that supports promising children from low-income households with after-school academic and holistic care. The role focuses on safeguarding scholar well-being, guiding development, and engaging families and communities to build a supportive ecosystem.

You will lead wellbeing initiatives, design mindfulness workshops, and collaborate with the Scholar Development Team to equip staff with crisis response skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counselling).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in youth engagement, coaching, mentoring, or residential care.
• Strong understanding of youth development and cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to build trusted relationships.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
• Flexible schedule: evenings Mon-Thu 6pm-11pm, including Sunday evenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead wellbeing initiatives and safety assessments for scholars in residence.
• Provide counselling support to scholars navigating residential living and socio-emotional development.
• Design mindfulness and self-care workshops to build resilience.
• Support scholars’ growth with personalised care plans and goal-setting.
• Maintain documentation of wellbeing and progress.
• Facilitate workshops on mindfulness and self-reflection to foster growth.
• Partner with families, schools, and community stakeholders.
• Organise engagement events to celebrate progress and strengthen belonging.
• Collaborate with Scholar Development Team to train staff for crisis response.
• Lead preventive initiatives to cultivate values-driven behaviour in scholars.

Skills

Youth engagement

Interpersonal communication

Cultural sensitivity

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

=DREAMS (Singapore) Limited is a first-of-its-kind secular, co-educational weekday residential programme providing after-school academic and holistic support to promising children from low-income households. Our mission is to empower scholars to envision and pursue futures beyond the limitations of their circumstances.

Key Responsibilities

1.Scholar Well-being and Safety

• Lead and implement initiatives that strengthen scholars’ mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing, cultivating resilience, confidence, and self-awareness
• Conduct regular safety and risk assessments to ensure a secure and nurturing residential environment.
• Provide counselling support to scholars in residence, helping them navigate challenges related to residential living and socio-emotional development

2.Holistic Development for Goal Attainment

• Support each scholar’s growth journey through personalised care plans, structured goal-setting, and wellness practices that build motivation, self-efficacy, and a growth mindset
• Maintain accurate documentation of scholars’ wellbeing and developmental progress to ensure a balanced, supportive, and inspiring living environment
• Design and facilitate workshops on mindfulness, self-reflection, and self-care to foster long-term resilience and confidence

3.Family and Community Engagement

• Partner closely with families, schools, and community stakeholders to build a strong ecosystem of support around each scholar
• Organise engagement initiatives and community-building events that celebrate progress, reinforce shared aspirations, and strengthen scholars’ sense of belonging

4.Attributes Building and Capability Development

• Partner effectively with the Scholar Development Team to design resources and training that equip staff to respond confidently to crises and provide appropriate support
• Lead upstream preventive initiatives that strengthen scholars’ internal compass by anchoring them in the 6 ATTRIBUTES of =DREAMS, cultivating values-driven behaviour and positive decision-making

Requirements

1.Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counselling, or related fields)
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in youth engagement, coaching, mentoring, residential care, or holistic student support

2.Youth Engagement Expertise

• Strong understanding of youth development principles and cultural sensitivity
• Experience working with children, youths, and families from low-income backgrounds is highly preferred

3.Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build authentic, trusting relationships with scholars from diverse backgrounds, as well as with families, community partners, and professionals

4.Team Collaboration

• A collaborative team player who can work effectively both independently and within a cross-functional, team-oriented environment

5.Personal Attributes

• Patient, reflective, and deeply committed to youth development
• Believes in fostering self-sufficiency and resilience
• Brings warmth, positivity, and a healthy sense of humour to community living

6.Work Schedule Flexibility

• Able to work Monday to Thursday evenings between 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., including Sunday evenings

7.Organisational Competencies

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a dynamic residential setting