Officer, Residential Care Unit (PHH)

PERTAPIS Education and Welfare Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rehabilitation facility in Singapore is seeking dedicated staff to manage the daily needs of residents and ensure safety standards. This role requires motivating residents, overseeing security measures, and closely collaborating with social work teams. Candidates should have relevant education and at least one year of experience, with shift work required. The position offers a chance to contribute to the community and help residents reintegrate into society.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience required.
• Able to work on rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays.
• Past experience in service roles (Military, Police, Prison) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily needs of residents are well taken care of.
• Oversee security screening to prevent contrabands.
• Work closely with Programme/Social Work team on case management.

Skills

Motivating residents

Monitoring workplace safety

Case management

Education

N Level, O Level, Nitec/Higher Nitec & Diploma

Job description

Overview

PERTAPIS HALFWAY HOUSE provides for treatment and rehabilitative services to substance abusers, enabling them to reintegrate into society and be active contributors.

Halfway House hosts 100 offenders or abusers placed under community based rehabilitation.

Our skills development programs aim to provide the tools for a seamless re‑integration in society.

Job Description

• Ensure daily needs of residents are well taken care of
• Motivate residents through their day to day interaction
• Oversee security screening to ensure contrabands are not brought into the house.
• Facilitate the process of residents checking in and out of the halfway house on a daily basis and provide daily updates on the headcount and other activities/incidents (if any) throughout the tour of duty. Any unusual movements should be highlighted and reported to the relevant parties.
• Refer residents’ issues to Social Worker when necessary
• Assist in institutional programmes such as outings (optional)
• Oversee Halfway House estate management
• Assist in monitoring of workplace safety and health standards.
• Ensure the overall safety and well‑being of the residents during the programmes and activities that are carried out in‑house and externally.
• To ensure that there is seamless transition during the handing and taking over of shift duties. The jobholder is also responsible in ensuring that all outstanding matters have been clearly communicated to the next duty personnel and are promptly followed up with.
• Work closely with Programme/Social Work team in the case management of residents, including monitoring and maintaining proper records on the progress, movement, and other relevant information pertaining to the residents.
• Assist in handling any grievance procedure and carrying out the preliminary investigation of incidents and/or disciplinary issues (when assigned).
• Identify any defect(s) or work(s) to be carried out pertaining to the halfway house’s estate management issues during a daily tour of duty and to feedback to the Facility Department for follow up.

Job Requirements

• N Level, O Level, Nitec/Higher Nitec & Diploma
• Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience
• Able to work on rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays
• Past experience service in the Military, Police and Prison Background.
• Safety and Security

Work Schedule

6 days work - 3 rotating shifts

Location

PERTAPIS Halfway House

50 Lorong 34 Geylang, Singapore 398239

**Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.