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Youth Work Associate

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Chen Su Lan Methodist Children's Home
  • Ang Mo Kio Town Centre, Singapore
$ 2,500 - $ 3,000 / Per Mon

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Youth Work Associate

Are you driven to positively impact the lives of children and youth? Do you have a strong desire to offer psychological, emotional, cognitive, and physical support? If so, we warmly welcome you to join our passionate team in supporting and guiding our residents on their developmental journey, helping them build resilience and thrive.

Key Objectives

To provide psychological, emotional, cognitive, physical, and disciplinary support to residents in the dormitory. Adopt a Trauma-Informed Care approach to ensure residents’ best interests are prioritized. Assist and support Case Executives with casework and developmental programs.

Key Responsibilities

Resident Management

  • Support the Case Executive in managing dormitory activities and programs.
  • Plan and execute engaging and beneficial bonding activities.
  • Oversee residents’ educational needs, including school attendance, homework, exams, and tuition support.
  • Guide residents in managing trauma and building resilience with the help of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Monitor safety, behaviour, and well-being during daily routines, outings, and appointments.

Youth Engagement

  • Organize interventions, interest-based activities, and programs to help youth become well-adjusted, contributing members of society.
  • Conduct home visits and coordinate services for families, as needed.
  • Assist in developing and implementing Individual Care Plans (ICPs) for residents.
  • Maintain detailed records of all services provided in accordance with organizational policies and MSF requirements.

Requirements

  • Diploma (preferably in Youth Work, Social Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Events Management, Community Development, or Outdoor/Adventure Learning).
  • Relevant work experience in child-centred environments, such as after-school student care.
  • Flexible, empathetic, and firm in managing and supporting children.
  • Passion and patience for working with children.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide psychological and emotional support.
  • High ethical standards and a commitment to children’s well-being.