Social Worker/Counsellor/Case Worker (Youth Service)

Singapore Children's Society; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social service organization in Singapore seeks a Social Worker / Counsellor / Caseworker to work with youths and families, conducting assessments, casework, and counselling. The ideal candidate has a degree in social work or psychology and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include collaboration with external stakeholders and supporting at-risk youths and families in crises. Flexibility in working hours is essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in working with youth and family is preferred.
• Resilience in supporting clients through crises.
• Ability to work flexibly outside office hours.

Responsibilities

• Work with youths and families on Family Guidance Order and Integrated Service Provider related work.
• Conduct assessment, casework & counselling, and groupwork for youth-at-risk.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders like MSF and Youth Court.

Skills

Counselling skills

Creativity in engagement

Report writing skills

Education

Degree in social work, counselling, or psychology

Job description

Social Worker / Counsellor / Caseworker - Pre-Family Guidance Order (Pre-FGO), Family Guidance Order (FGO), and Integrated Service Provider (ISP)

Job Description

• Work with youths and families on Family Guidance Order (FGO), and Integrated Service Provider (ISP) related work.
• Conduct assessment, casework & counselling, and groupwork for youth-at-risk / youth offenders and their families.
• Collaborative work with external stakeholders (MSF, Youth Court, Law Enforcement Agencies and Schools)
• You will also be required to contribute to other ad-hoc projects within the team and organisation.

Requirements

• Degree in social work, counselling, or psychology.
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in working with youth and family will be preferred
• Resilience in supporting clients through crises that arise during intervention.
• Able to be creative and relentless in engagement of potentially resistant at-risk youths and their families.
• Open to working flexibly outside office hours to match families’ schedules when needed.
• Open to delivering intervention to families in their homes.
• Counselling skills and knowledge of the social service landscape
• Good report writing skills with ability to meet timeline.