Assistant Director Family Intervention

Ministry Of Social And Family Development; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency dedicated to social services in Singapore is seeking a skilled officer to develop family service policies targeting vulnerable families. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective policy implementation and conducting research to inform interventions. Ideal candidates possess strong project management skills and a background in social policy development. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the community, we invite you to join our team.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project management abilities for coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Ability to translate complex policy concepts into accessible language.
• Interest or experience in social policy development (3-5 years) is advantageous.
• Knowledge of family systems theory and risk assessment frameworks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external stakeholders to formulate family service policies.
• Work with MSF divisions to ensure policy and service delivery integration.
• Design systems that influence family functioning and reduce risk factors.
• Conduct policy research and analysis for evidence-based family service delivery.
• Plan stakeholder engagement activities with service providers and partners.
• Monitor and evaluate family service policies using data analysis.

Skills

Policy Development & Analysis

Cross-Agency Collaboration

Programme Design & Implementation

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

What the role is:

Rehabilitation & Social Mobility (RSM) Policy Directorate develops policies and programmes which:a) Deliver stability, self-reliance and social mobility for lower income familiesb) Protect individuals and families from abuse and neglect or problem gamblingc) Rehabilitate individuals from social dysfunction.Family Intervention Division develop and review policies which enhance intervention, stability and resilience of youth-at-risk and vulnerable families (including those with problem gamblers).

What you will be working on:

You will be part of a team of officers who will be working with other Ministries and Divisions within MSF and our stakeholders to formulate and conceptualise comprehensive family service policies and programmes. In particular, your work on family services targeting moderate-to-high-risk vulnerable families and individuals will focus on designing systems and policies that intervene upstream and downstream to influence family functioning, reduce risk and strengthen protective factors.

• Collaborate with external stakeholders and partners across Ministries and Divisions to formulate, implement and evaluate family service policies targeting moderate-to-high-risk vulnerable families.
• Work closely with policy, operations and practice divisions within MSF to ensure seamless integration between policy development, service delivery and frontline practice, facilitating regular coordination and alignment across different functional areas.
• Conceptualise and design upstream and downstream intervention systems that influence family functioning, reduce risk factors and strengthen protective factors.
• Conduct policy research and analysis to inform evidence-based approaches to family service delivery and intervention strategies.
• Plan and carry out stakeholder engagement activities with partners, service providers and other stakeholders/beneficiary groups to ensure responsive policy development.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of family service policies and programmes, using data analysis to inform continuous improvement and refinement.
• [If given supervisory responsibilities] Lead a team of officers to carry out the above responsibilities.

What we are looking for:

Competencies required:

• [Policy Development & Analysis] Formulate comprehensive policies by analysing complex social issues, evaluating evidence, and developing frameworks that address the needs of vulnerable families while considering implementation feasibility.
• [Cross-Agency Collaboration] Build and maintain effective partnerships across government divisions, external agencies and community stakeholders to ensure coordinated policy development and service delivery.
• [Programme Design & Implementation] Conceptualise and design family service programmes from inception to implementation, ensuring alignment between policy objectives and operational delivery mechanisms.
• [Stakeholder Engagement] Develop and execute engagement strategies with families, service providers, and community partners to inform policy development and ensure responsive service design.

Requirements:

• Possess excellent written skills and verbal skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project management abilities with experience in managing complex timelines and coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Strong collaborative skills and teams ethos to work effectively across multiple divisions.
• Ability to translate complex policy concepts and research findings into accessible language/non-technical jargon for diverse audience.
• Interest or experience in social policy development or related fields (3 – 5 years’ experience) would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of family systems theory, risk assessment frameworks and intervention approaches would be advantageous.

About Ministry Of Social And Family Development

“We are Professionals with Passion for People”The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) develops the “heartware” for Singapore through our policies, community infrastructure, programmes and services. Our mission is to nurture resilient individuals, strong families and a caring society that can overcome challenges together. We are committed and passionate in developing a strong social service sector, and play key roles in shaping the future of Singapore. Through these efforts, we hope to play a part in helping our citizens achieve their hopes and aspirations for themselves and their families. A career in MSF is a challenging and fulfilling one that allows you to make a difference in shaping the lives of Singaporeans. If you are driven and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we welcome you to be part of the MSF Family!