Senior Community Worker

Beyond Social Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A social service organization in Singapore is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to build relationships with community members and manage resources for initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Social Work, alongside 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include leading a team and collaborating with various organizations to support families in need. Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in community work practice or related field.
• Experience in leading a team is a plus.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community members.
• Secure and manage resources including volunteers.
• Work with social service agencies to support families.
• Oversee the team’s workplan and projects.

Skills

Community engagement

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Data collation

Education

Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Community Engagement and Relationship Building

• Build and maintain relationships with community members in public rental blocks through door‑knocking and conversations.
• Mobilise and empower community members to use their strengths and interests to contribute for community initiatives.

Resource and Partnership Management

• Secure and manage resources including volunteers, and partnerships with varied organisations such as grassroots and corporates.

Collaboration with SSA and Community Centric Casework Support

• Work with other social service agencies to support families with community‑centric casework that addresses individual and family crises.

Team Leadership and Supervision

• Oversee the team’s workplan and projects as assigned, and guide team members in project management and community work practice.
• Oversee and guide team members in achieving the team’s community development workplan and key performance indicators.

General Duties

• Perform any other responsibilities and duties assigned.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Social Work or related field
  Preferably 3-5 years’ experience in community work practice or related field.
• Experience in leading a team is a plus (leadership or supervisory experience preferred).
• Experience in arts‑based facilitation or community theatre is a plus.
• Possesses a keen interest in working with less resourced families, children and youth.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• An excellent team player with good interpersonal and listening skills.
• Motivated towards learning and professional development.
• Flexible, and open to adapt to organisational changes or ground concerns.
• Good writing skills and comfortable with data collation for reporting purposes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willing and able to work on some weekday evenings and weekends.