Executive / Senior Executive, Scholar & Community Wellbeing (0.5 FTE)

=DREAMS (Singapore) Limited is a first-of-its-kind secular, co-educational weekday residential programme providing after-school academic and holistic support to promising children from low-income households. Our mission is to empower scholars to envision and pursue futures beyond the limitations of their circumstances.

Interested candidates may submit their resume to hr@dreamssingapore.org.sg.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Scholar Well-being and Safety

• Lead and implement initiatives that strengthen scholars’ mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing, cultivating resilience, confidence, and self-awareness
• Conduct regular safety and risk assessments to ensure a secure and nurturing residential environment.
• Provide counselling support to scholars in residence, helping them navigate challenges related to residential living and socio-emotional development

2. Holistic Development for Goal Attainment

• Support each scholar’s growth journey through personalised care plans, structured goal-setting, and wellness practices that build motivation, self-efficacy, and a growth mindset
• Maintain accurate documentation of scholars’ wellbeing and developmental progress to ensure a balanced, supportive, and inspiring living environment
• Design and facilitate workshops on mindfulness, self-reflection, and self-care to foster long-term resilience and confidence

3. Family and Community Engagement

• Partner closely with families, schools, and community stakeholders to build a strong ecosystem of support around each scholar
• Organise engagement initiatives and community-building events that celebrate progress, reinforce shared aspirations, and strengthen scholars’ sense of belonging

4. Attributes Building and Capability Development

• Partner effectively with the Scholar Development Team to design resources and training that equip staff to respond confidently to crises and provide appropriate support
• Lead upstream preventive initiatives that strengthen scholars’ internal compass by anchoring them in the 6 ATTRIBUTES of =DREAMS, cultivating values-driven behaviour and positive decision-making

Requirements:

1. Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counselling, or related fields)
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in youth engagement, coaching, mentoring, residential care, or holistic student support

2. Youth Engagement Expertise

• Strong understanding of youth development principles and cultural sensitivity
• Experience working with children, youths, and families from low-income backgrounds is highly preferred

3. Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build authentic, trusting relationships with scholars from diverse backgrounds, as well as with families, community partners, and professionals

4. Team Collaboration

• A collaborative team player who can work effectively both independently and within a cross-functional, team-oriented environment

5. Personal Attributes

• Patient, reflective, and deeply committed to youth development
• Believes in fostering self-sufficiency and resilience
• Brings warmth, positivity, and a healthy sense of humour to community living

6. Work Schedule Flexibility

• Able to work Monday to Thursday evenings between 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., including Sunday evenings

7. Organisational Competencies

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a dynamic residential setting