Total 64 job vacancies by Singapore Children's Society

Job Description

• Ensure that centres / departments comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including Internal Data Protection Policies, through internal audits
• Finalise audit reports and follow-up on non-compliance to SOPs
• Discuss findings with respective centres / departments, where appropriate
• Assist centres to comply with regulations [e.g. through better understanding of PersonalData Protection Act (PDPA)]
• Review practices to identify areas for improvement in SOPs
• Conduct periodic reviews of procurement activities and purchases, ensuring adherence to stipulated thresholds, policies and procedures.
• Provide support to fundraising events
• Provide support to Annual General Meeting and other relevant meetings
• Assist in risk and crisis management
• Any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience in Internal / External Audit
• Minimum Diploma in Accounting or relevant accounting qualification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Meticulous and analytical
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong team player with good interpersonal and time management skills
• Positive, proactive and solution oriented – a problem solver who finds ways to overcome challenges and get things done
• Takes full ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Has initiative and driven to go beyond the minimum requirements, not a “check-the-box” mentality
• Familiar with PDPA

• Provide academic support for residents in the Home (Primary – Secondary Level)
• Tracking and analyzing residents academic progress and needs.
• Programme planning, design and implantation for residents in the Home, including employment needs and relevant life skills.
• Volunteer coordination, including but not limited to recruitment, training, supervising, programme planning, deployment, reward, retention, and recognition.
• Assist in the management of Donation-in-Kind for the Home.

Requirements:

• Diploma in a relevant field
• 1-2 years’ experience in academic related fields will be advantageous.
• Responsible for Volunteer Management activities i.e. recruitment, onboarding, retention and recognition of volunteers.
• Comfortable in liaison and relationship building with individuals and corporate organizations.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Able to work after office hours and on weekends, when required.

• Plan and purchase ingredients in the most cost effective manner.
• Ensure all food and ingredients are stored and handled according to hygiene standards and SOPs.
• Plan menus ahead of time with sufficient variety and according to guidelines from HPB / nutrition guidelines.
• Prepare food quantity that meets the needs of the residents and avoid food wastage.
• Plan and prepare food for ad-hoc special occasions.

Requirements:

• Minimum primary school education
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Strong sense of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Flexible and open to feedback with regards to the food intake needs of the Home.
• Enjoys working in a setting with children and young persons.
• Able to work shift hours.

• Provide consistent and purposeful casework management for not more than 28 cases with multiple needs and safety risks.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve good case outcomes.
• Perform intake duties as part of intake team, assessing client’s needs and providing recommendation.
• Conduct group work program to support clients and their families to adopt healthier lifestyles.
• To undertake any additional responsibilities and duties assigned by Director.

Requirements

• Degree, Graduate Diploma or Master in Social Work / Degree or Master in Counselling.
• Candidates without experience are welcome to apply.
• Good report writing skill.
• Good Interpersonal and Communication skills.

Key Objectives:

1. Oversee development of Residential Care Team to implement residential care services effectively for children and youth to thrive in a safe and nurturing residential care environment.
2. Supervise and support residential care team to nurture and promote all aspects of child well-being, including their development of life skills and positive values i.e. Circle Time, Home In Home bonding.
3. Lead assigned staff in developing and delivering trauma informed care in day-to-day operations, using TI-PBIS strategies and tools

Residential Care Operations

• Supervise assigned residential care staff in providing trauma informed care for children and youth aged 2 to 18 who have been abused and/or severely neglected.
• Lead in the review, planning and implementation of daily programmes and activities to nurture the physical, emotional, cognitive, social and moral growth of our residents.
• Coach residential care staff in developing and implementing/following through on individualised care plans to achieve well-being targets of residents.

Resident Management

• Ensure close communication among stakeholders including residents, families, schools, volunteers and other professionals to promote the safety and well-being of residents.
• Provide training and guide residential care staff team in providing specialised care for residents who may have special needs, self-harming behaviours, suicide ideation, inappropriate sexualised behaviours and/or any other challenging behaviours.

Programme Development

• Lead planning, coordination and reviewing of structured programmes for life skills learning
• Guide Anchors and assigned staff in planning and execution of meaningful activities for skills and values learning on a regular basis.

Staff Development

• Review staff orientation, onboarding and training support for new joiners in residential care team
• Oversee the residential care team in areas of staff well-being, job performance and professional development growth.
• Review and implement a structured competency framework to monitor and evaluate individual competencies of residential care staff and to guide resource management for staff’s professional developmental planning in line with organizational needs
• Review and implement a tiered training roadmap for residential care staff team to support their job roles/ functions
• Conduct regular training/discussions to facilitate learning and development via group platforms such as group supervision, home-in-home/level staff meetings.

Administrative Duties

• SOPs: Oversee implementation, review and improvements of resident management related SOPs according to prevailing Standards of Care, as specified by HOH
• Staff Claims: Check and approve leave applications and expense claims in a timely manner.
• Emergency Preparedness: Oversee the training and support residential care staff for emergency and crises response, as well as incident management.
• Home Management System: Oversee the overall utilisation of the system to support the operational needs of the Home.

Any additional responsibilities as assigned by the Deputy/Head of Home.

Requirements:

• Degree in relevant field from a recognised institution
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including supervisory and staff development roles
• Able to work flexible hours
• Knowledge and experience in working with children and young persons with trauma history and /or offending behaviour preferred.
• Proficient in English and a second language.

• To provide consistent and purposeful casework management for not more than 20 cases with multiple needs and safety risks.
• To support centre in providing trauma informed and/or mental health related intervention and supervision.
• To work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders in delivering good case outcomes.
• To provide casework supervision to not more than 3 supervisees.
• To coach supervisees in providing quality casework intervention.
• To undertake any other responsibilities and duties assigned by Director.

Requirements

• Degree, Graduate Diploma or Master in Social Work / Degree or Master in Counselling
• At least 7 years of casework and counselling experience working with individual, children and families with complex needs and risk concerns.
• Casework supervision experience is expected.
• Good report writing skill.
• Good Interpersonal and Communication skills.
• Certified in providing marital counselling and/or family violence invention will be an advantage.

• Provide consistent and purposeful casework management for not more than 30 cases with multiple needs and safety risks.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in delivering good case outcomes.
• Perform intake duties as part of intake team.
• To undertake any other responsibilities and duties assigned by Director.
• Perform any other duties assigned

Requirements

• Degree, Graduate Diploma or Master in Social Work / Degree or Master in Counselling
• Fresh graduate welcome to apply
• Good report writing skill.
• Good Interpersonal and Communication skills.

• Plan and purchase ingredients in the most cost effective manner.
• Ensure all food and ingredients are stored and handled according to hygiene standards and SOPs.
• Plan menus ahead of time with sufficient variety and according to guidelines from HPB / nutrition guidelines.
• Prepare food quantity that meets the needs of the residents and avoid food wastage.
• Plan and prepare food for ad-hoc special occasions.

Requirements:

• Minimum primary school education
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Strong sense of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Flexible and open to feedback with regards to the food intake needs of the Home.
• Enjoys working in a setting with children and young persons.
• Able to work shift hours.

• Oversee, monitor and attending the medical needs and well-being of residents in the Home.
• Ensure that the Standard Operating Procedures are carried out properly in recording, safe-keeping, disposal, and administration of medication.
• Review SOPs periodically to ensure compliance with Standards of Care and best practices.
• Maintain the medical stockpile and keep accurate inventory information. Ensure sufficient quantity for usage in the dorms.
• Attend to medical related queries from staff members.
• Develop, plan, and implement health and wellness activities to promote healthy living and active lifestyle within the Home.
• Assist the Child Development Team in activities, events and other administrative duties as required.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing
• 2-3 years' nuring experience, preferably in a social service agency
• Ability to manage the medical needs of the residents with minimal supervision.
• Knowledgeable and sound in nursing theories and practices
• Proactive and having initiative to look at improving work processes.
• Good team player with a high level of initiative and independence.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work after office when required i.e. send resident to hospitals/clinics for emergency medical attention.

• Provide academic support for residents in the Home (Primary – Secondary Level)
• Tracking and analyzing residents academic progress and needs.
• Programme planning, design and implantation for residents in the Home, including employment needs and relevant life skills.
• Volunteer coordination, including but not limited to recruitment, training, supervising, programme planning, deployment, reward, retention, and recognition.
• Assist in the management of Donation-in-Kind for the Home.

Requirements:

• Diploma in a relevant field
• 1-2 years’ experience in academic related fields will be advantageous.
• Responsible for Volunteer Management activities i.e. recruitment, onboarding, retention and recognition of volunteers.
• Comfortable in liaison and relationship building with individuals and corporate organizations.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Able to work after office hours and on weekends, when required.

Social Worker/Counsellor/Case Worker - Pre-Family Guidance Order (Pre-FGO), Family Guidance Order (FGO), and Integrated Service Provider (ISP).

Job Description

• Work with youths and families placed on Pre-Family Guidance Order (Pre-FGO), Family Guidance Order (FGO), and Integrated Service Provider (ISP).
• Conduct assessment, casework & counselling, and groupwork for youth-at-risk / youth offenders and their families.
• Collaborative work with external stakeholders (MSF, Youth Court, Law Enforcement Agencies and Schools)
• You will also be required to contribute to other ad-hoc projects within the team and organisation.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, or related discipline
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in working with youth and family will be preferred
• Resilience in supporting clients through crises that arise during intervention.
• Able to be creative and relentless in engagement of potentially resistant at-risk youths and their families.
• Open to working flexibly outside office hours to match families’ schedules when needed.
• Open to delivering intervention to families in their homes.
• Counselling skills and knowledge of the social service landscape
• Strengths based in practice orientation.
• Able to manage complex cases independently.
• Adaptable and takes initiative.
• Insightful and reflective.
• Good report writing skills.

To support in programme development and evidence-informed group work/workshops for identified beneficiaries (e.g children, parents, educators) and work systemically with the child’s ecosystem, so as to support the holistic development of the child. Conduct rigorous assessment and provide basic psychosocial, behavioural interventions to children in need. To support and promote children’s wellbeing through supporting our Tinkle Friend Services, which includes the helpline and chatline, developing resources to support children’s mental well-being through various channels. The purpose is to ensure that child’s mental well-being is supported so that they can be resilient and grow up strong and healthy.

• To co-develop, design, plan, facilitate, monitor, evaluate and review services to addres children’s related concerns (i.e bullying, protective behaviours, resilience, anger management etc)
• To support in building children’s mental wellness (e.g building resilience, supporting them toregulate their emotions, equipping them with protective behaviours, building their pro-social skills) and other emerging needs (e.g bullying) through programme development and facilitating groupwork and workshops for children.
• Implement individual and group intervention plans and monitor progress
• Review effectiveness of intervention for children, caregiver and/or parents
• Maintain up to date case documentation
• To work collaboratively with child’s support networks-parents, educators and community partners to address the needs
• Conduct risk assessment, safety planning and implement safety plans as appropriate.
• To support identified children-in-risk through casework & counselling
• Broker with agencies and make service referrals, when required
• Work closely with Research Department to develop/refine evaluation tools for group work interventions
• To support and grow our pool of volunteers to be advocates and ambassadors in promoting children’s well-being
• To support in the Tinkle Friend helpline and chatline to provide support to ensure children’s safety and promote well-being.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in social work or in related discipline or Post graduate diploma in social work
• At least 3 years of experience working with children (7-12 years old) and parents in counselling, casework, programme development or group work.
• Experience working with volunteers
• Programme development
• Case work and counselling skills
• Strong group work facilitation skills
• Good written and oral communication
• Trained in SSSG
• Trauma-informed
• Able to provide psychological first aid
• Possess knowledge of the social service and school landscape/resources
• Ability to do basic research and evaluation
• Able to conduct environmental scans and assess community needs
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• Strong engagement skills with various stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Experienced in creative engagements for social service programmes
• High levels of initiative

Other Requirements:

• Keen interest to work with children and the other systems in the child’s life (e.g. parents, educators, case workers, volunteers, etc)
• An insightful and reflective team player
• High levels of initiative, adaptability and responsibility.
• Proficient in Microsoft, Canva or other design softwares
• Strong administrative skills
• High levels of initiative, adaptability and willingness to grow professionally with the organization
• Be willing to work till 7pm minimally once a week

• Provide supervision, caregiving and guidance for the children and young persons and taking care of their physical and psychological needs.
• To ensure the smooth running of the Home by providing a healing/therapeutic, clean, safe and healthy living environment.
• To provide support to the anchor on Emotional Regulation Drill to help residents to control impulsive behaviours when in distressed.
• Assisting residents with daily personal routines, including dressing, grooming, eating, and using the bathroom.
• Ensuring residents attends school.
• Ensure that residents’ movement are accounted for and update accordingly in the Home Management System.
• Providing companionship to residents and establishing a trusting relationship with them.
• Adopting the Trauma – Informed care by rewarding an encouraging the residents for their good behaviour.
• To provide support to the anchor in instilling discipline to ensure the proper maintenance and cleanliness of the bedroom, dormitory and common areas.
• Plan and coordinate the daily routine or programmes for the residents.
• To escort and supervise youths and children to and from the clinic, the hospital, the school or to attend programmes and activities outside the Home.
• Ensuring that residents are taking their prescribed medication.
• Ensuring residents’ needs are well taken care of.
• Reporting any concerns/ incidents or medical issues.
• Respond to incident and report accordingly.
• Any other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum GCE ‘A’ Level or college diploma in home country
• Able to read, write and converse in English
• A degree in nursing/teaching or other related fields from home country
• Able to work flexible hours
• Has passion and patience for working with children and young persons.
• Can work independently, has a pleasant disposition and able to maintain good working relationships with other departments’ staff
• Good interpersonal skills to provide emotional support for children
• Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to children
• Working hours subject to roster, require to work night shifts
• Reside in Sunbeam Place

• To provide close supervision and ensure residents’ well-being are taken care of by being available and accountable for their whereabouts.
• To arrange with social worker on new admission, and to brief residents of the rules and regulations in the home.
• To develop positive rapport with the children and youths and be role model for the residents.
• To lead and conduct regular programmes and activities for the residents.
• To provide inputs during the development and review of care plans for residents under your care.
• To engage and encourage residents to participate in relevant programmes according to their individualised care plan.
• To manage and monitor (including of timely documentation) residents’ medical/behavioural conditions in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure the living environment of the children and youths is clean and safe.
• To liaise with relevant stakeholders on residents’ educational matters.
• To lead and conduct team discussions and planning.
• To ensure proper documentation and handover of information for the smooth running of the Home.
• To utilise Home Management System for muster accountability and updating of movement.
• To support the implementation of the model of care in accordance with the needs and profile of the residents.
• Any other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma in any discipline
• 2-3 years’ experience in social service setting
• Able to plan and coordinate daily routine, bonding and life skills programmes.
• Able to interact positively with children and youths.
• Able to enforce discipline standards in a fair and respectful manner.
• Good team player with a high level of initiative and independence.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to do rotating shifts, would require to work night shifts

Key Objectives:

1. Oversee development of Residential Care Team to implement residential care services effectively for children and youth to thrive in a safe and nurturing residential care environment.
2. Supervise and support residential care team to nurture and promote all aspects of child well-being, including their development of life skills and positive values i.e. Circle Time, Home In Home bonding.
3. Lead assigned staff in developing and delivering trauma informed care in day-to-day operations, using TI-PBIS strategies and tools

Residential Care Operations

• Supervise assigned residential care staff in providing trauma informed care for children and youth aged 2 to 18 who have been abused and/or severely neglected.
• Lead in the review, planning and implementation of daily programmes and activities to nurture the physical, emotional, cognitive, social and moral growth of our residents.
• Coach residential care staff in developing and implementing/following through on individualised care plans to achieve well-being targets of residents.

Resident Management

• Ensure close communication among stakeholders including residents, families, schools, volunteers and other professionals to promote the safety and well-being of residents.
• Provide training and guide residential care staff team in providing specialised care for residents who may have special needs, self-harming behaviours, suicide ideation, inappropriate sexualised behaviours and/or any other challenging behaviours.

Programme Development

• Lead planning, coordination and reviewing of structured programmes for life skills learning
• Guide Anchors and assigned staff in planning and execution of meaningful activities for skills and values learning on a regular basis.

Staff Development

• Review staff orientation, onboarding and training support for new joiners in residential care team
• Oversee the residential care team in areas of staff well-being, job performance and professional development growth.
• Review and implement a structured competency framework to monitor and evaluate individual competencies of residential care staff and to guide resource management for staff’s professional developmental planning in line with organizational needs
• Review and implement a tiered training roadmap for residential care staff team to support their job roles/ functions
• Conduct regular training/discussions to facilitate learning and development via group platforms such as group supervision, home-in-home/level staff meetings.

Administrative Duties

• SOPs: Oversee implementation, review and improvements of resident management related SOPs according to prevailing Standards of Care, as specified by HOH
• Staff Claims: Check and approve leave applications and expense claims in a timely manner.
• Emergency Preparedness: Oversee the training and support residential care staff for emergency and crises response, as well as incident management.
• Home Management System: Oversee the overall utilisation of the system to support the operational needs of the Home.

Any additional responsibilities as assigned by the Deputy/Head of Home.

Requirements:

• Degree in relevant field from a recognised institution
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including supervisory and staff development roles
• Able to work flexible hours
• Knowledge and experience in working with children and young persons with trauma history and /or offending behaviour preferred.
• Proficient in English and a second language.