Senior Community Worker (Yishun Family Service)

Singapore Children's Society; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Singapore is seeking a leader for community development and income security programs. The role involves designing and implementing initiatives that engage the community, empowering leaders, and fostering relationships with partners. Candidates should have a degree in Social Work or similar, with at least 5 years of experience in program development and team supervision. Strong communication and networking skills are essential for this position, which aims to impact community engagement positively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in program development and team supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex projects effectively.
• Prior experience in community development will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of community development programs.
• Drive community engagement initiatives and empower community leaders.
• Champion community-centric practices to strengthen engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Program development

Networking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Political Science, or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of community development and income security programs.
• Drive community engagement initiatives, including identifying and empowering community leaders.
• Champion community-centric practices within the centre to strengthen engagement and impact.
• Build and maintain strong networks with internal teams and external partners to achieve program objectives.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and professional development support to team members.
• Conduct sensemaking exercises to deepen understanding of youth employment trends and challenges.
• Undertake any other responsibilities and duties assigned by Director.

Requirements

• Degree, Graduate Diploma, or Master’s in Social Work, Sociology, Political Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in program development and team supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex projects effectively.
• Strong networking, partnership-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and interpersonal abilities.
• Prior experience in community development will be an advantage.