Youth Support Specialist: Mentoring At-Risk Students

Yellow Ribbon; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellow Ribbon is seeking a dedicated mentor to provide behavioural support to at-risk youths aged 12-18, promoting positive engagement and reintegration into school.

You will manage discipline by conducting school patrols, investigations, detention and reflection sessions, and facilitate activities that develop emotional regulation and conflict-resolution skills. Collaborating with teachers to tailor interventions, you will maintain detailed case records and report on engagement and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work, or related Social Science field preferred
• At least 3 years of experience working with youths aged 12-18 in schools, residential homes, or community centres
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
• Relevant youth support certifications preferred
• Strong communication, mentoring, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills
• Patient, compassionate, and able to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide at-risk students facing attendance, behavioural, and emotional challenges to improve their school engagement
• Manage student discipline by conducting school patrols, investigations, detention, and reflection sessions to maintain a safe learning environment
• Facilitate individual and group activities that develop emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and positive behaviour skills
• Support students returning from suspension or prolonged absence by collaborating with teachers to implement tailored interventions
• Maintain detailed student case records, monitor progress, and prepare reports on engagement and intervention outcomes

Skills

Mentoring

Behavioural support

Conflict resolution

Emotional regulation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Social Work / Psychology / Youth Work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Yellow Ribbon is seeking a dedicated mentor to provide behavioural support to at-risk youths aged 12-18, promoting positive engagement and reintegration into school.

You will manage discipline by conducting school patrols, investigations, detention and reflection sessions, and facilitate activities that develop emotional regulation and conflict-resolution skills. Collaborating with teachers to tailor interventions, you will maintain detailed case records and report on engagement and outcomes.