Youth Work Associate (IPAC)

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to develop case/care plans, implement assessment frameworks, and deliver group work. You will collaborate with stakeholders, mentor residents, and help design and evaluate programmes for children and youths.

Morning, afternoon, and night shifts are required, with a schedule planned by the Manager. Diploma holders in relevant fields are welcome to apply, with a focus on social services and youth work.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Youth Work or Social Services preferred.
• Able to work shifts (morning/afternoon/night).
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

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 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 supervision.
• Implement standards of care and health/safety policies.

Skills

Shift work

Youth sector

Communication

Team collaboration

Casework intervention

Youth mentoring

Social service programme

Education

Diploma in Youth Work / Social Services / Social Work

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

About The Job

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

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

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

Working Hours

• 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.

Working Location

The Salvation Army

Children and Youth Group-Gracehaven Children's Home

3 Lorong Napiri Singapore 547528