School Youth Worker (Part-Time / 3 Days a Week)

Sunnyhill Ace; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyhill Ace is recruiting a dedicated youth support professional to manage student intervention and care plans within a Singapore school context. You will design, customise and deliver engaging youth programmes and run targeted group work sessions to support at-risk youth.

The role involves collaborating with teachers, school leaders, parents, and external agencies, while tracking progress and evaluating programme effectiveness to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Work, Youth Work or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant social or youth work experience.
• Experience in a Singapore school or youth setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' needs and develop tailored care plans.
• Design and deliver youth programmes and engagement activities.
• Run group sessions and student support groups.
• Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, parents, and external agencies.
• Monitor student progress and evaluate programme impact.

Education

Diploma in Social Work, Youth Work or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Student Intervention & Care Plans: Assess students' unique social-emotional needs and develop tailored case, care, and intervention strategies.
• Programme Development: Design, customise, and deliver evidence-informed youth programmes and engagement activities that address current student needs and interests.
• Group Work Facilitation: Run targeted group work sessions and student support groups, adapting your intervention approach dynamically.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build trusted, effective partnerships with teachers, school leaders, parents, and external agencies to establish a strong multi-disciplinary support network for at-risk youth.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Track student progress and utilize strong programme evaluation skills to identify areas for systemic improvement.

Working Hours & Location

• Location: 3 Yishun Street 22, Singapore 768578 (Northland Secondary School)
• Contract Duration: Approx. 9.5-Month Contract (4 January 2027 to 29 October 2027)
• Working Schedule: Fixed 3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).
• Daily Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Includes a 1-hour compulsory lunch break; 8 working hours per day).
• Note: Service is not required on weekends and gazetted public holidays. During school vacation periods, duties may be requested on a reduced scale (1 to 2 days per week, up to 8 hours total) either in person or remotely with 5 days advance notice.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimally holds a Diploma in Social Work, Youth Work, or a strictly equivalent discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in social work or youth work.
• Prior experience working within a Singapore school or youth community setting is highly preferred.

Core Competencies & Soft Skills

• Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple student cases and competing priorities concurrently.
• Demonstrates exceptional professional judgment, high discretion, and deep sensitivity when handling confidential or complex student profiles.
• A resilient team player who communicates effectively with both adolescents and adult professional stakeholders.