Youth Work Associate

The Salvation Army Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Singapore is seeking a Youth Work Associate to engage and mentor youths through meaningful activities. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in relevant fields and experience working with youth. Responsibilities include developing individual care plans and conducting casework interventions. This role allows flexibility in working hours with shifts covering mornings, afternoons, and nights.

Qualifications

• At least a diploma, preferably in Youth Work, Social Services, Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
• Able to work shifts.
• Experience working with children and youth.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents in meaningful activities.
• Develop care plans for youths.
• Conduct casework interventions and support mentoring.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in collaboration with a team

Casework intervention skills

Experience in mentoring youth

Education

Diploma in Youth Work, Social Work or related fields

Job description

Company Description

The Salvation Army has been touching lives in Singapore since 1935 and we remain committed in serving the underprivileged in the community without discrimination. To us, every life is precious and we actively help those in need regardless of age, race or religion.

Throughout the years, we have established a comprehensive network of social services to meet a wide range of needs in our community. Our diverse programmes reach out to children who need care and protection, families in material need, ailing aged requiring quality nursing care and other needy segments in our society.

Our spiritual ministry also reaches out to the people in the community to provide counsel to those in need. We are there to help guide those in need towards finding their identity and purpose in life.

Designation

Youth Work Associate (IPAC)

Responsibilities

About The Job

The Youth Worker Associate is part of a care team and is responsible for engaging residents in holistic and meaningful activities, providing residents with direction, guidance and supervision in daily activities and acting as a positive role model.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop case and/or care plans for youths
• Implement assessment frameworks and approaches for casework and group work
• Conduct casework interventions
• Develop group work processes and specialised intervention strategies
• Facilitate delivery of group work and support groups
• Organise crisis management team with partner organisations and agencies in consultation with senior professionals
• Deliver programmes independently
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programmes
• Assess the needs of residents based on information and feedback collated from multiple stakeholders
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve common goals
• Manage volunteers in the delivery of programmes and interventions
• Support mentoring of residents
• Identify personal and professional development goals and agenda for supervision
• Implement standards of care, organisational safety and health policies, procedures and programmes
• Deploy resources to safeguard and promote the interests of residents

Qualifications

At least a diploma, preferably in Youth Work, Social Services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, Events Management, Community Development, Outdoor and Adventure Learning (Enrolled Nurse, Student Care Teachers or any other relevant experiences working with children and youth are welcome to apply)

Other Information

Job Requirements

• Diploma from a recognised institution, Diploma in Social Services preferred
• Preferred Candidate Attributes
• Able to work shifts
• Keen to work in children and youth sector
• A good communicator
• Work in collaboration with the team
• Able to apply casework Intervention
• Experienced in mentoring for Youths
• Able to implement Social Service Programme

Working Hours

Under normal circumstances the hours of duty will be as follows:

Morning Shift : 7.00am - 4.00pm

Afternoon Shift : 1.00pm - 10.00pm

Night Shift : 10.00pm - 7.00am

A work schedule will be planned by the Manager for shifts