Social Service Intern: Empower Families & Clients

Singapore Council of Women's Organisations; Singapore; On-site; SGD 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

The Maintenance Support Central (MSC) at Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) invites applications for a Social Service Intern. You will assist vulnerable individuals in understanding maintenance and marital rights, support daily operations, and collaborate with partners to ensure clients receive the right services.

Role involves intake assessments, assisting legal clinic sessions, and creating simple publicity materials using Canva.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication abilities with individuals and systems at multi‑levels.
• Enjoys working in a dynamic social service environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with and managing various Excel spreadsheets and data records.
• Canva‑savvy and comfortable creating simple designs, presentations, and publicity materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and quality responses to individuals seeking support from MSC through calls, WhatsApp, emails, walk‑ins, and referrals.
• Provide basic emotional support and active listening to clients through phone or in‑person interactions.
• Assist clients with filing Fresh Maintenance Orders and Enforcement of Maintenance Orders applications and guide them through the legal processes and terms (training provided).
• Conduct intake assessments for potential legal clinic clients.
• Assist in facilitating legal clinic sessions and talks.
• Collect client feedback on MSC services.
• Perform other ad‑hoc duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Final year student or fresh graduate in counselling/social work/psychology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Canva

Job description

The Maintenance Support Central (MSC) at Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) invites applications for a Social Service Intern. You will assist vulnerable individuals in understanding maintenance and marital rights, support daily operations, and collaborate with partners to ensure clients receive the right services.

Role involves intake assessments, assisting legal clinic sessions, and creating simple publicity materials using Canva.