Programme Executive

Presbyterian Community Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Singapore seeks a dedicated individual to manage outreach programs targeting at-risk youths. The role involves engaging with volunteers, mentoring, and providing support for personal growth. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and an ability to manage diverse stakeholders in social services.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform outreach programs and interventions.
• Engage and manage volunteers in conducting programs.
• Build trust and instill positive values among youths.
• Develop and maintain a trusting relationship with youths.
• Keep proper records and evaluation systems.
• Work closely with and report to Head of Home.

Skills

Collaborative Practices Across Disciplines and Sector

Social Service Programme Development

Evaluation and Implementation

Stakeholder Management

Diversity Awareness and Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Service Orientation

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Ability to work with Youth

Job description

Job Scope

1. Plan and perform outreach programs and interventions
2. Conceptualize, propose and implement programs and activities to reach out or attract target groups
3. Engage and manage volunteers in conducting programs and mentoring youths
4. Cultivate a support network and build working relationships with relevant agencies and volunteers to ensure success of programs
5. Facilitate invention work for youths identified to be at-risk
6. Build trust and instill positive values among youths
7. Engage, mentor and counsel alienated and at-risk youths who reject formal activities so as to build rapport for future intervention
8. Develop and maintain a trusting relationship with youths
9. Build and engage social networks to identify opportunities for social services targeting youths in particular
10. Create opportunities for mentoring, coaching and supporting youths to facilitate their personal, social and educational growth
11. Keep proper records, tracking, monitoring and evaluation systems
12. To provide feedback to Social Workers on progress of residents in their therapeutic goals and liaise closely with Care Staff team regarding program schedules
13. To ensure that the residents are punctual and on time for activities and programs
14. To treat every resident with dignity, respect and equality
15. As a team member, you are to be available at all times (whether on or off duty) to assist colleagues in need
16. To work closely with and report to Head of Home / Head (Therapy)
17. To abide by the Code of Conduct
18. To accompany the residents for activities when required
19. Be vigilant to the resident’s mood and/or behavioral changes
20. To ensure every resident adheres to rules and regulations
21. To undertake any other duties specified by Head of Home and/or senior management

Candidate Requirements

• Collaborative Practices Across Disciplines and Sector
• Social Service Programme Development, Evaluation and Implementation
• Stakeholder Management
• Diversity Awareness and Management

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Service Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Ability to work with Youth