Youth Work Associate (Children & Youth Group)

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community service organization in Singapore is seeking a Youth Worker Associate. This role involves engaging youths in meaningful activities, developing care plans, and mentoring while working collaboratively with stakeholders. Candidates should be equipped with a Diploma or Degree in Youth Work or a related field and exhibit strong communication skills. Flexibility in working hours is required, as this role supports a 24/7 community care service.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree educated or trained in Youth Work, Social Services, or related fields.
• Experience in mentoring and casework intervention.
• Able to work in the children and youth sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop case and care plans for youths.
• Manage volunteers in programme delivery.
• Implement social service programmes.

Skills

Youth Work

Social Services

Communication

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or Degree in Youth 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Preferably Diploma or Degree educated or trained 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 Job Requirements

• Able to work shifts
• Keen to work in the children and youth sector
• A good communicator
• Teamwork mindset
• Able to apply casework Intervention
• Experienced in mentoring for Youths
• Able to implement Social Service Programme

OTHER INFORMATION

Working Hours

44 working hours per week

The program is a 24/7 community care service, hence flexibility in work arrangement is expected as the need arises.

Normal Rotating Shift Hours:

• Morning Shift : 7.00am - 4.00pm
• Afternoon Shift : 1.00pm - 10.00pm

Working Location

The Salvation Army

Children and Youth Group-Gracehaven Children's Home3 Lorong Napiri Singapore 547528