Youth Specialist

Boys Town; Singapore; On-site; SGD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town Singapore is seeking a dedicated staff member to provide close supervision and accountability of residents, ensuring the residents' well-being is taken care of during day-to-day interactions.

You will monitor residents' well-being, maintain discipline in line with the daily programme, motivate residents to participate in the BT daily programme, and support the implementation of the relevant model of care.

Qualifications

• O level/Nitec/Diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to work on rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Demonstrate emotional maturity and passion for working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision and accountability of residents.
• Monitor residents' well-being and sick residents.
• Maintain the discipline of the boys in accordance with the daily programme.
• Motivate and actively engage residents to participate in the BT/daily programme.
• Carry out administrative work (Duty Officer's reports).
• Ensure Operations Centre is operational and ready for the next Duty Officer.
• Participate in group discussions and take on assigned portfolios by Head, Residential Services.
• Support the implementation of the care model/services for residents.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Education

O level / Nitec / Diploma

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide close supervision and accountability of residents, ensuring the residents' well-being is taken care of during the day-to-day interactions.

Job Responsibilities

• To be attentive and look into the well-being of residents by being available and accountable for the residents' whereabouts when on duty.
• To provide close supervision and maintain the residents' discipline in accordance with the daily programme.
• To motivate and actively engage residents to participate in the BT/daily programme.
• To monitor the sick residents' condition on a regular basis.
• To carry out any administrative work (timely and accurate event as in Duty Officer's reports).
• To ensure that the Operations Centre is operational and ready for the next Duty Officer.
• To maintain the discipline of the boys in consultation with the Executive Director, the Head of Residential Services, and other members of senior management.
• To participate actively and take ownership of primary/secondary portfolios assigned by Head, Residential Services.
• To support the implementation of the relevant model of care/ services in accordance with the needs and profile of the residents.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• O level/ Nitec/ Diploma
• Able to work on rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays.
• Able to work independently and in a team, possess good interpersonal, communication and written skills.
• Demonstrate emotional maturity and genuine passion for working with young people.
• To display proactiveness in group discussions in enhancing the services provided to the residents.