Home Ownership Advocate & Social Work Specialist

SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY FAMILY SERVICE CENTRE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Community Family Service Centre Limited is seeking passionate individuals for the KeyStart Home Ownership programme. The role focuses on building relationships with families in rental communities, providing housing guidance, and advocating with stakeholders to access resources necessary for home ownership.

The candidate will engage in programme development, assess home ownership needs, support families through action plans, and collaborate with government agencies and partners to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Sciences or related field, with relevant experience in social service settings is preferred.
• Candidates without Social Work degree or fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experience in direct work with low-income families, including strong assessment and case management skills and the ability to guide and advocate for families effectively to support low-income families toward home ownership.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership management, with a collaborative mindset and good communication skills.
• Good organisational and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Programme Development and Implementation: Assist in the development and enhancement of the Keystart programme to address the needs of target beneficiaries and support the implementation of the programme.
• Home Ownership Assessment and Guidance: Conduct comprehensive assessments of families' home ownership needs and challenges, considering affordability, suitability, and eligibility. Provide home ownership-related guidance and education.
• Home Ownership Casework: Provide individualized casework services to families, including developing action plans, setting goals, and monitoring progress towards achieving home ownership. This includes supporting families through the renovation of their new homes under our Basic Habitation Programme.
• Partnerships & Stakeholder Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with government agencies, community partners, and other strategic partners to foster collaboration, resource sharing, and advocacy.
• Advocacy: Advocating with families to key stakeholders including government agencies, or to be supported under our internal KeyStart grants. This includes being knowledgeable about our public housing system and policies.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and confidential family records, documenting progress, interventions, and outcomes.
• Research, Evaluation, and Development: Prepare reports on programme activities, outcomes, and recommendations for programme improvement.

Skills

Case management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/related field

Job description

South Central Community Family Service Centre Limited is seeking passionate individuals for the KeyStart Home Ownership programme. The role focuses on building relationships with families in rental communities, providing housing guidance, and advocating with stakeholders to access resources necessary for home ownership.

The candidate will engage in programme development, assess home ownership needs, support families through action plans, and collaborate with government agencies and partners to