Youth Work Associate

Chen Su Lan Methodist Children's Home; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and regular bonuses

Career growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Chen Su Lan Methodist Children's Home is seeking a Youth Work Associate to support Case Executives in managing dormitory units and engage with youths. The role involves planning programs, ensuring residents' safety, and monitoring their needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience in child-centred environments, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for working with children. Working hours are structured over a 5-day work week with additional responsibilities during weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience working in child-centred environments.
• Ability to manage groups of children effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and moral ethics.

Responsibilities

• Support Case Executives in managing dormitory units.
• Plan and execute engagement programs for residents.
• Monitor residents' safety, health, and adherence to home rules.

Skills

Experience in child‑centred environments

Vigilance in managing a big group of children

Flexibility in decision-making

Empathy with firmness in discipline

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Youth Work Associate

Reports To: Supervisor

Chen Su Lan Methodist Children’s Home (CSLMCH) is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families in need. Our mission is to foster healing, growth, and self‑reliance within our community, emphasizing family reunification and improved psycho‑social well‑being.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay: Motivating financial package and regular bonuses.
• Competitive benefits and wellness package
• Career growth and Development
• And so much more

About the role

Resident Management

• Support the Case Executives in managing dormitory units.
• Plan and execute engaging and beneficial weekly & holiday unit bonding programs.
• Conduct regular circle times to communicate with residents and gather feedback.
• Manage residents according to individualised care plans and meet their educational needs.
• Guide residents through trauma experiences and build resilience with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure residents' safety, health, and good behaviour inside the Home and during outings.
• Monitor resident attendance, and adherence to Home structures, and prevent risky behavior.
• Report any complaints, suspicions of abuse, or self‑harm to the Case Executive.
• Encourage and reward good behavior, prevent and discipline misbehavior as per Home’s rules.
• Supervise the use of electronic devices, enforce locked toilet policies, and provide behavioural guidance.

Youth Engagement

• Develop youth into well‑adjusted and contributing members of society through interventions and programs.
• Support Case Executive in‑home visits and service coordination for families.
• Assess youth needs through feedback from multiple stakeholders.
• Engage youths through interest or play‑based activities and deliver group support.
• Assist in the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of Individual Care Plans.
• Maintain proper records of services rendered in accordance with organization policy and MSF licensing requirements.

Working hours

You will be working on a 5‑day work week with the schedule as follows:

Weekdays

9am – 6pm or

12pm – 9pm

Total hours worked: 8 hours per day

Saturdays

9am – 5pm

Total hours worked: 7 hours per day

Off‑days

Every Sunday and another weekday off.

Requirements

Work Experience & Skills

• Experience in child‑centred environments, vigilance in managing a big group of children, flexibility in decision‑making, empathy with firmness in discipline, collaborative team work.

Personal Qualities & Behavioral Traits

• Passion and patience for working with children, independent working ability, pleasant disposition, good interpersonal skills, strong morals and ethics.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants may send their CV via this portal OR to [e-mail].