Youth Worker Associate

BLESS COMMUNITY SERVICES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social service agency in Singapore is seeking a passionate individual to establish and grow the Youth GRIT initiative. You will design outreach strategies, build trust through programs, and coordinate activities supporting youth engagement and emotional growth. The ideal candidate enjoys mentoring youth, has strong communication skills, and is a creative problem solver. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Passion for engaging with and mentoring youths.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Independent and resourceful with creativity.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement outreach strategies for youth programs.
• Develop and deliver trust-building outreach activities.
• Coordinate regular Youth GRIT activities for youth growth.
• Pilot innovative programs addressing youth needs.
• Establish partnerships with schools and community groups.
• Collect and analyze programme data for effectiveness.
• Manage Youth GRIT facilities for youth engagement.
• Collaborate with sub-teams for community events.
• Support intergenerational initiatives for community bonding.

Skills

Connecting and mentoring youths

Inter-personal communication skills

Creativity

Team player

Event organisation

Sports and games

Job description

Bless Community Services (BCS) is a donor supported social service agency (Institution of Public Character (IPC)) founded in 2008, to support the well-being of children, youth, adults, elderly and families in the community. We believe we should make an impact in the vicinity we are located at, with a mission to develop the potential of individuals, strengthen families and foster communal bonding to enrich our society.

Job Description

Youth G.R.I.T. is a growing initiative of Bless Community Services that seeks to engage, develop, and empower youths through meaningful relationships, purposeful programmes, and community involvement.

We are looking for a passionate and creative individual to help establish and grow our Youth GRIT work, walking alongside youths as they discover resilience, purpose, and hope.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement outreach strategies to connect with youths and increase participation in Youth GRIT programmes.
• Develop and deliver outreach programmes that build trust, encourage active participation, and foster a sense of belonging among youths.
• Coordinate and facilitate regular Youth GRIT activities and gatherings that provide a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for social and emotional growth.
• Conceptualize and pilot innovative programmes addressing emerging youth needs to enhance Youth GRIT’s impact.
• Identify, establish, and maintain collaborative partnerships with schools, community groups, and organisations to expand programme reach and effectiveness.
• Collect, analyse, and report participation data, outcomes, and feedback to evaluate and improve programme effectiveness in alignment with BCS’s Youth Model of Care.
• Manage Youth GRIT facilities (Bouldering Wall, Gym ,etc) to ensure safety, welcoming atmosphere, and suitability for youth engagement and activities.
• Collaborate with other BCS sub-teams (Seniors, Community, and S3P) to plan and execute community events that promote social bonding, volunteer engagement, and appreciation.
• Support intergenerational and community-building initiatives that foster mutual care and a sense of belonging across diverse groups.

Preferred Skillsets

• Enjoys connecting and mentoring youths .
• Good inter-personal and communication skills.
• Creative resourceful and independent.
• Good team player.
• Good event organiser.
• Good at sports and games.