Youth Worker (Additional Needs) - Toa Payoh

Contract Period: From 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 with option to extend for another year

Working hours:
• Monday to Thursday (Full day: 8hours): 8.00am to 5.00pm inclusive of 60 minutes’ lunch break.
• Friday (Half day: 4 hours): 8.00am to 12 noon.
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays, gazetted public holidays andschool holidays.
• In addition to the above, the service is also not required on the following school-specific days within the academic year*:
-PSLE Oral Examinations – 2 days in August
-PSLE Listening Comprehension – 1 day inAugust
-School Admin Day – 1 day in November

Scope of Services:

1. To assist to manage the Centre during stipulated hours ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for students.
2. To connect with identified students by the Student Development Team on a regular basis over a prolonged duration, build positive relationships and contribute to the holistic development of the students.
3. To provide socio-emotional support during curriculum hours if students are unable to integrate back to class or catch up due to absences or suspension.
4. To plan and conduct intervention programmes customised to students’ needs and aligned to the school’s efforts in character development after school, which include but not limited to:
i. Academic support programme
ii. Mentoring programme
iii. Engagement programme
5. To observe/identify and document the key needs of the students and to report such cases to the Student Development Team officers overseeing programme and School Leaders for further intervention and support
6. To provide feedback on students’ needs, programme experience and concerns, so that the school can better support the students.
7. To conduct review of the engagement programme at the end of each term and recommend improvements for future implementation.
8. To conduct themselves professionally in their interactions with the students and school personnel, and work Student Development Team in supporting the students.
9. To practise the areas of responsibilities and behaviour during all his or her school engagements.
10. Any other duties assigned by the school during then stipulated working hours.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

● Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Child Development, Youth Work, or related disciplines.
● A registered Social Worker or a registered Social Work Practitioner with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW).
● Preferably be a Certified Practitioner in Restorative Practice / Building Relational Capacity, accredited under the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications framework or by a recognized
international training provider.
● Has at least Two (2) years of experience in social service sector, social service agency(s) which provide guidance on social work supervision in schools and social work programmes.
● Has experience working with students with additional needs or be enrolled in, or having completed, a social work programme that includes practical experience in a school setting.
● Prior experience in social work with children and youth in community settings will be an added advantage