Youth Worker

Job Description

• Manage the Oasis @KCS and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for students.
• Build positive relationships with identified students through regular mentoring and engagement.
• Provide socio-emotional support to students who need help returning to class or catching up after absences or suspension.
• Plan and conduct after-school programmes, including academic support, mentoring and student engagement activities.
• Identify, observe and document students' needs and report concerns to the Student Development Team and School Leaders.
• Provide feedback on students' progress, needs and programme effectiveness.
• Review engagement programmes each term and recommend improvements.
• Work closely with the Student Development Team, teachers and school personnel to support students.
• Maintain professional conduct when interacting with students and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school.

Requirements

• Qualification in Child Development, Youth Work or arelated discipline.
• Registered Social Worker or Social Work Practitioner with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW).
• Preferably certified in Restorative Practice /Building Relational Capacity.
• At least 2 years of experience in the social service sector or social service agencies.
• Experience supporting students with additional needs or practical social work experience in a school setting.
• Experience working with children and youths in community settings will be an added advantage.