Epworth Community Services is a Social Service Agency (SSA) that helps at-risk children and youths from needy and disadvantaged families. We want to create a better world for them so that they can develop their potential. Our work focuses on promoting the mental well-being of children and youths by building strong families and imparting skills for resilient living.
We are a registered charity, a full member of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and an Institution of a Public Character (IPC).
With a vision to enable Strong Families, Resilient Living, Beautiful Minds. Our work focuses on promoting and supporting the mental well-being of children and youths through building strong families, and by imparting abilities and skills for resilient living.
In Epworth, the diversity of our services provides many opportunities to match your professional and personal aspiration in the social service sector. We believe that people are our greatest asset and every individual has talent and ability that can be developed to their fullest potential.
Intervention Specialist (STAR Programme)
The intervention specialist helps 5 to 12-year-old students with behaviour and social-emotional challenges cope in mainstream schools, so that their emotional well-being can be addressed and reduces the risk of juvenile delinquency or mental health issues in their later years. This role is for a committed individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of children and their families through the imparting of strategies to students to help them with their learning, behavioural and socio-emotional challenges, and sharing of skills with parents.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct intervention sessions primarily using the Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) approach to impart and equip students with skills to regulate their behaviours and attention issues, as well as manage their socioemotional challenges
- Plan and conduct intervention sessions according to the session objectives based on the individual student’s needs and challenges
- Prepare appropriate teaching resources and materials
- Prepare pre and post-Cognitive Functions and Behaviour Rating Checklist (CFCL) bi-annually or after 20 sessions to evaluate a student’s progress
- Update parents on their child’s progress regularly and conduct a parenting session (every 10th session) to share skills taught and obtain parent’s feedback on their child’s progress
- Conduct a first appointment and consultation with parents and student before the start of the intervention to understand the student’s profile and challenges, as well as parenting styles and family dynamics
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to plan and execute Kids’ Club programmes and actively participate in organisational level events
- Update the supervisor about clients’ progress and development
- Collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders during case discussions
- Handle students’ administrative matters
- Participate as an active team member in department activities as well as organisation-wide events
- Any other assigned duties
Education / Qualifications:
- Degree, preferably in Psychology, Special Needs Education or Early Childhood Education
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic IT knowledge and skills
Requirements:
- Able to work half a day on Saturdays
- Sound theoretical understanding of child development and parenting styles
- Passionate about working with children and families
- Shows an aptitude for understanding the student beyond his/her behaviours and family dynamics
- Demonstrates ability in planning, implementing and evaluating suitable strategies to support and equip the student and parents to cope with the student’s challenges
- Ability to engage and make strong connections with students and parents
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to the different needs of the students and parents
- Strong command of the English language, preferably bilingual
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to collaborate with corporate partners such as schools and hospitals
Other Information:
- Location of workplace: Bukit Batok
- Attractive remuneration package which comprises of fixed and variable bonuses
If you want to join us in making a difference in the lives of children and youths, do submit your application, and we will contact you for future opportunities. Your information will be kept in strict confidence.
