Youth Worker (GEAR UP) |School |Bedok Reservoir Road

Job Description

Job Description & Requirements

Job Description

1. Programme design, planning and implementation with school staff in engaging Tier 2 (vulnerable) and Tier 3 (high-risk) students:

• Co-design, co-implement, monitor and review comprehensive GEAR-UP Programme on Wednesdays with 25 to 35 students with differentiated lower (Sec 1 and 2) and upper secondary (Sec 3) programme.

• Engage and manage students under GEARUP in meaningful activities and conversations to inculcate values, motivate, address and modify undesirable behaviours.

• Activities, resources and programme costs should be included in the youth workers’ hourly cost.

2. Mentoring and Befriending:

• Establish positive and supportive relationships with high-needs students, offering guidance and mentorship to address their specific challenges and concerns, change behaviours, to inspire and be a role model to students to connect them to learning, peers, adults and school.

• Conduct regular one-on-one or small group mentoring sessions to provide socialemotional support and build social-emotional competencies.

3. Partnerships with Stakeholders:

• Work closely with the Student Development Team in a coordinated approach to monitor and support the well-being of high-need students.