Senior Community Worker

Beyond Social Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Singapore seeks a dedicated professional for community engagement and relationship building. The ideal candidate will lead efforts to mobilize community members and secure partnerships while overseeing team projects. A degree in Social Work or a related field is required, along with relevant experience in community work and team leadership. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential. The position may require work during evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in community work practice or related field.
• Experience in leading a team is a plus.
• Experience in arts-based facilitation or community theatre is a plus.
• Keen interest in working with less resourced families, children and youth.
• Good writing skills and comfortable with data collation for reporting purposes.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community members.
• Secure and manage resources including volunteers and partnerships.
• Support families with community-centric casework.
• Guide team members in achieving community development workplan.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Team leadership

Data collation

Education

Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.