YONG-EN CARE CENTRE
Senior Programme Executive (Youth)
MCF-2023-0867299
Islandwide | Permanent | Executive | 3 years exp | Social Services
$3,800 to $4,500
Monthly
Posted 6 August 2024
Roles & Responsibilities
Are you moved to intervene in matters of social justice? Do you want to see the lives of low-income youth transformed? If yes, we want to speak with you!
Kukoh+ is a child and youth development facility under Yong-en Care Centre that is dedicated to addressing the social-emotional and mental wellness gaps caused by severe economic inequalities. The centre provides a youth drop-in service most afternoons of the week. In collaboration with volunteer specialists, the programme is moving towards the provision of trauma-informed care using art, music, drama/theatre, as well as other sports based interests as facilitators of emotional expression and psychological healing.
We are seeking candidates with relevant experience, who are passionate, creative, empathetic, and youth-focused. Qualifications and experience in the field of Psychology, Social Work, and/or the use of a creative discipline for psychological goals, would be a considerable advantage.
Job Responsibilities
Undertake basic admissions procedures based on pre-established intake criteria.
Manage the assigned core programmes and provide scheduled review.
Evaluate the needs of youth and collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to address service gaps.
Develop new programmes and implement sessions under supervision.
Track and compile programme data/statistic.
Manage casework-base clients with higher psychosocial needs.
Orientate and train volunteers to support in the administration of the programme.
Coordinate with external organisations and stakeholders to optimize resources.
Attend to public enquiries.
Maintain proper records and support in the preparation of scheduled reports.
Provision of cross-service/programme support as needed.
Undertake any other projects or duties assigned .
Job Requirements
A Diploma or Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related creative field with a focus on psychological goals, with at least 3 years of relevant experience working with youths and families.
Able to take on a systemic lens and adopt system perspective to engage the needy in the community.
Creative, resourceful, proactive, responsible, client-centric, with strong problem-solving skills.
Able to exercise cultural sensitivity to administer job functions in a secular setting.
Honest, resilient, teachable, and passionate about working with individuals and their families.
Strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to converse in English, and or Mandarin/Malay (to handle queries and concerns from English, Mandarin or Malay-speaking beneficiaries).
Proficiency in MS Office to generate report and basic presentations.
Committed to safeguarding client’s confidentiality in accordance with PDPA regulations.
Willing to accommodate a schedule that includes evenings and Saturdays (half-day).
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
