School-Based Youth Support Specialist

MAXHUNT RESOURCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxhunt Resource Pte Ltd seeks a dedicated youth worker to support Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) with counseling and mentoring for students aged 12–18. The role covers case management, distress response and school-based support during a 32.5-hour week.

The incumbent will engage with teachers, counsellors and families, ensuring professional boundaries and confidentiality while delivering early intervention and group activities.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant experience with youths aged 12–18 in school/center settings is preferred.
• Ability to respond calmly to distress and maintain professional boundaries.
• Strong teamwork and openness to new approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases of absenteeism, persistent behavioural concerns or disengagement.
• Mentor students through regular check-ins and home visits when approved.
• Respond to distress, de-escalate incidents and refer students for specialist support.
• Supervise detention and in-school suspension; patrol the school and nearby areas.
• Assist with fact-finding, document student statements and maintain case records.
• Design small-group activities on emotional regulation and self-esteem.
• Coordinate with Year Heads, teachers and counsellors; participate in reviews.
• Record mentoring, incidents and follow-ups in school systems.

Skills

Calm under distress

Rapport building

Teamwork

Professional boundaries

Education

Diploma/degree in Social Work / Psychology / Youth Work

Certification in stress/anger management

Certification in suicide prevention

Certification in grief counselling

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Maxhunt Resource Pte Ltd seeks a dedicated youth worker to support Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) with counseling and mentoring for students aged 12–18. The role covers case management, distress response and school-based support during a 32.5-hour week.

The incumbent will engage with teachers, counsellors and families, ensuring professional boundaries and confidentiality while delivering early intervention and group activities.