Job Description
Life Community Services Society is a mid-sized social service agency with a vision to bring out the best in every child by empowering children and families through care and mentoring. We are looking for a like-minded applicant to support the MightyKids, Families & Community (MKFC) team.
Duties & Responsibilities
You shall work under the direction of MKFC’s Centre Manager. Your main duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Work in a team to support the smooth running of daily operations during MKFC centre’s operating hours, such as regular engagement of children and youth who visit the MKFC activity centre.
- Coordinate programme activities for children and youth to support their holistic development. This may include mentoring, reading, academic support, sports, or enrichment activities.
- Plan, execute and evaluate programmes based on the needs of clients. This involves developing age-appropriate activities, group work, or workshops for children, youth, and family bonding purposes.
- Manage engagement with parents/ caregivers, as needed, including conducting home visits, intake assessments, and regular communication through phone calls and instant messaging.
- Manage programme volunteers through active engagement and coordination.
- Collaborate with other stakeholders to provide holistic support to children and families. This may include organising case conferences with school partners or other social service agencies such as the Family Service Centres or the Social Service Office.
- Maintain good, timely and updated records of all programme activities, such as attendance registers, programme activity notes and event documentation.
- Support the maintenance of the MKFC activity centre through regular cleaning and upkeep of centre space when necessary.
- Any other duties assigned by the Manager.
Skills, Competencies and Qualification
- Passion for children and youth from vulnerable families.
- Confident to manage children and youth who visit the activity centre regularly. This may include active client engagement in building relationships, setting rules and boundaries, and managing the behaviours of children and youth.
- Able to engage children and youths effectively to understand their needs.
- Able to collaborate with caregivers, volunteers, and other stakeholders such as school and community partners.
- Strong team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Teachable heart and willing to embrace new learning opportunities.
- Must have the flexibility to work on Saturday mornings and weekday evenings (as needed)
- Possess a diploma or degree in social work or a related field.
If interested, please send in your cover letter and resume.
