Youth Connect Social Work Coordinator - Empowering Teens

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Singapore is seeking a Social Work Coordinator for the Youth Connect Programme to provide holistic psychosocial care to young patients. You will work with doctors, nurses, psychologists and social workers across hospital and community settings to support well-being and development.

You will engage adolescents and caregivers, conduct assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with community partners to bridge healthcare and social services.

Qualifications

• We are seeking candidates with Higher NITEC/NITEC/GCE O/N/A Level and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Diploma in Social Work from NYP/WSQ Diploma in Social Service from SSI or SSI Higher Diploma in Social Service is advantageous.
• A strong sense of purpose to positively impact youths.
• Aptitude for engaging and building rapport with youths.
• Good interpersonal skills to engage with youths, caregivers, medical teams and partners.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.
• Driven, curious, resourceful mindset for pioneering work in Youth Connect.
• Resilient, independent, trustworthy, empathetic and youthful at heart.
• Humble learning attitude and willingness to training and development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Engage adolescent patients and caregivers in Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient settings.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and collaborate on care plans.
• Maintain accurate reports, documentation and data input for patient care.
• Utilize self-help resources for psychoeducation and support.
• Deliver talks on the Youth Connect Programme to stakeholders when required.
• Coordinate care with agencies and hospital services to meet psychosocial and medical needs.

Skills

Youth engagement

Rapport building

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Empathy

Communication

Education

Higher NITEC/NITEC/GCE O/N/A Level

NYP/WSQ Diploma in Social Service

SSI SSI Higher Diploma in Social Service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Singapore is seeking a Social Work Coordinator for the Youth Connect Programme to provide holistic psychosocial care to young patients. You will work with doctors, nurses, psychologists and social workers across hospital and community settings to support well-being and development.

You will engage adolescents and caregivers, conduct assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with community partners to bridge healthcare and social services.