Total 20 job vacancies by Epworth Community Services

We are looking for Social Worker and Counsellor

Roles & Responsibilities

This position provides intervention for youths-at-risk or youth offenders and their families and contribute to the services within the department and organisation. The roles and responsibilities include:

• Providing family therapy
• Conducting screening assessments
• Completing reports in a timely manner
• Supporting departmental administrative requirements and any other organisation-wide activities

Requirements

Technical Competencies

• Degree or graduate diploma in Social Work or other related fields
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in clinical practice

Core Competencies

• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good report-writing skills
• Able to multi-task and open to learning
• Responsible, resilient, self-motivated and a team player
• Bilingual with good interpersonal skills

Department Overview:

Epworth HomeSweetHome was started in 2013 in partnership with the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) as the first Therapeutic Group Home in Singapore. The Home provides stay-in treatment for children between the ages of 7 to 12 years old who have experienced abuse. We use the Trauma System Therapy (TST) treatment model to help children with complex trauma and aggressive behaviour.

We believe that with early and appropriate intervention, children can recover and become well-adjusted persons with a healthy mental well-being. Apart from treatment within the Home, we also work with other helping professionals so that all the needs of these children could be met. Together with MSF, we work towards safe placements for these children, when they are ready to be discharged from the Home and well enough to return to the community.

Job Description:

• Work with others in a team to provide an environment of safety for children with difficult behaviours in a children’s home.
• Able to respond calmly to children when they exhibit difficult behaviours.
• Look after the needs of children (physical & mental wellbeing of children in care).
• Creating a safe and positive living environment, setting rules for children’s behaviour & providing one to one teaching/coaching on daily living skills.
• Check on each resident’s needs and progress.
• Help children form secure attachment bonds with appropriate adults.
• Provide close supervision to children.
• Work effectively in a team environment.

Requirements

• Diploma in any discipline
• Must be able to work rotating shifts (day & night), on weekends and public holidays
• Able to work in an energetic environment with children
• Experience working with children is an advantage
• Persistent and active learner
• Need to have understanding and a non-judging attitude

Candidates with no experence are welcome to apply, and those with relevant experience will be considered for senior role.

Other Information

• Location of workplace: Sembawang
• Nature of job requires working with primary school boys
• Attractive annual remuneration comprising of fixed and variable bonuses

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.

Job Responsibilities

This position reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with the Senior Management in organisational development and compliance matters.

1) Organisational Development

• Work on proposals for organisational development, transformation, change and improvements: including research, and developing new ideas, concepts and structures for change to improve organisation effectiveness and efficiency
• Manage the implementation of approved proposals to effect organisational development, transformation, changes, and improvements, including related processes
• Establish documentations with regards to changes in operations, structure and work processes resulting from organisational development, transformation, changes and improvements

2) Compliance matters

• Management of governance compliance issues within the organisation
• Management, follow-up and co-ordination of matters related to internal and/or external audit
• Management of internal and external communications of the organisation
• To assist in various management issues as directed by the Executive Director
• To provide secretarial support at key corporate meetings, including Board Meetings and various Board Committee Meetings

Job Requirements

• Degree in Business
• Minimum 5 years working experience, preferably in Social Services industry
• Meticulous, analytical and with excellent business writing skills
• Good stakeholder management and organisational skills, strong problem solving and follow up skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English
• Experience in change management and / or compliance matters will be advantageous

Department Overview:

Epworth HomeSweetHome was started in 2013 in partnership with the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) as the first Therapeutic Group Home in Singapore. The Home provides stay-in treatment for children between the ages of 7 to 12 years old who have experienced abuse. We use the Trauma System Therapy (TST) treatment model to help children with complex trauma and aggressive behaviour.

We believe that with early and appropriate intervention, children can recover and become well-adjusted persons with a healthy mental well-being. Apart from treatment within the Home, we also work with other helping professionals so that all the needs of these children could be met. Together with MSF, we work towards safe placements for these children, when they are ready to be discharged from the Home and well enough to return to the community.

Job Description:

• Work with others in a team to provide an environment of safety for children with difficult behaviours in a children’s home.
• Able to respond calmly to children when they exhibit difficult behaviours.
• Look after the needs of children (physical & mental wellbeing of children in care).
• Creating a safe and positive living environment, setting rules for children’s behaviour & providing one to one teaching/coaching on daily living skills.
• Check on each resident’s needs and progress.
• Help children form secure attachment bonds with appropriate adults.
• Provide close supervision to children.
• Work effectively in a team environment.

Requirements

• Diploma in any discipline
• Must be able to work rotating shifts (day & night), on weekends and public holidays
• Able to work in an energetic environment with children
• Experience working with children is an advantage
• Persistent and active learner
• Need to have understanding and a non-judging attitude

Candidate with relevant experience will be considered for senior role.

Other Information

• Location of workplace: Sembawang
• Nature of job requires working with primary school boys
• Attractive annual remuneration comprising of fixed and variable bonuses

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide case work, counselling and trauma-focused therapy
• Provide home based counselling
• Support clients through full spectrum of case management, including regular follow-up and communication
• Complete assessments and reports and any other administrative requirements related to case management
• Lead team and developing trauma-related programmes
• Build good rapport with relevant stakeholders and external agencies in order to mobilise resources to meet client’s needs
• Provide supervision for staff
• Participate in internal research

Requirements

• Degree in psychology/counselling or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience in the social service sector
• Relevant work experience will be considered
• At least 2 years of experience providing clinical supervision
• Familiar with parenting / family issues and care of children with social issues
• Trauma-informed and knowledge of attachment issues will be an advantage
• Good report writing skills
• Bilingual, with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task and open to learning
• Responsible, resilient, self-motivated and a team player
• Able to work during weekends and evenings, when required

Other Information

• Location of workplace: Jurong West
• Attractive annual remuneration comprising of fixed and variable bonuses

Our fostering department provide quality care and support to foster parents; and connecting them to a wider network of resources. While the reintegration of foster children with their natural families are being worked at, foster families will be equipped to ensure the well-being and holistic development of foster children in a safe, nurturing and caring family environment.

Job Scope

· Provide administrative and logistical support to the Foster Care team.

· Draft administrative, financial reports and compilation of statistical reports for the Foster Care team.

· Plan and coordinate meetings, and providing support for department-organised events, including roadshows and other fostering events

· Plan weekly schedule and allocate drivers to pick up foster children

· Liaise with stakeholders on system access and assist in checking that reports in the system are submitted as planned

· Recording of meeting minutes

· Perform other duties assigned by the Manager, Foster Care.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Business or related discipline.
• At least 1 year of administrative experience, preferably in the social service sector
• Good writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with ability to be adaptable and meet tight deadlines
• Good knowledge in Microsoft software (Word and Excel)
• Strong experience in budget tracking and administrative processes preferred
• Able to occasionally work on non-traditional working hours (e.g. weekends and / or week day evenings).

Other Information

• Location of workplace: Bukit Batok
• Attractive remuneration package which comprises of fixed and variable bonuses

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.

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The Social worker attends to individual cases when children come into foster care. They conduct interviews and assessments to report on the case, supporting clients via thorough case management and communication to relevant stakeholders, which allow client needs to be met. This role is for a committed individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of children and their families through communication and case management.

Job Scope:

· Handle casework and/or counseling

· Conduct office interviews and regular home visits

· Support clients through the full spectrum of case management, including regular follow-up and communication

· Build good rapport with relevant stakeholders and external agencies in order to mobilize resources to meet client’s needs

· Complete assessments and reports and any other administrative requirements related to case management

Requirements:

· Familiar with parenting/family issues and care of children with social issues

· Trauma-informed and knowledge of attachment issues will be an advantage

· Good report writing skills

· Bilingual, with good communication and interpersonal skills

· Able to plan your tasks and open to learning

· Responsible, resilient, self-motivated, and a team player

· Able to work on weekends and evenings, when required

Qualifications:

· Degree or graduate diploma in social work or equivalent with at least 2 years of relevant work experience

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.

Job Responsibilities

This position reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with the Senior Management in organisational development and compliance matters.

1) Organisational Development

• Work on proposals for organisational development, transformation, change and improvements: including research, and developing new ideas, concepts and structures for change to improve organisation effectiveness and efficiency
• Manage the implementation of approved proposals to effect organisational development, transformation, changes, and improvements, including related processes
• Establish documentations with regards to changes in operations, structure and work processes resulting from organisational development, transformation, changes and improvements

2) Compliance matters

• Management of governance compliance issues within the organisation
• Management, follow-up and co-ordination of matters related to internal and/or external audit
• Management of internal and external communications of the organisation
• To assist in various management issues as directed by the Executive Director
• To provide secretarial support at key corporate meetings, including Board Meetings and various Board Committee Meetings

Job Requirements

• Degree in Business
• Minimum 5 years working experience, preferably in Social Services industry
• Meticulous, analytical and with excellent business writing skills
• Good stakeholder management and organisational skills, strong problem solving and follow up skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English
• Experience in change management and / or compliance matters will be advantageous

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.

Job Responsibilities

This position reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with the Senior Management in organisational development and compliance matters.

1) Organisational Development

• Work on proposals for organisational development, transformation, change and improvements: including research, and developing new ideas, concepts and structures for change to improve organisation effectiveness and efficiency
• Manage the implementation of approved proposals to effect organisational development, transformation, changes, and improvements, including related processes
• Establish documentations with regards to changes in operations, structure and work processes resulting from organisational development, transformation, changes and improvements

2) Compliance matters

• Management of governance compliance issues within the organisation
• Management, follow-up and co-ordination of matters related to internal and/or external audit
• Management of internal and external communications of the organisation
• To assist in various management issues as directed by the Executive Director
• To provide secretarial support at key corporate meetings, including Board Meetings and various Board Committee Meetings

Job Requirements

• Degree in Business
• Minimum 5 years working experience, preferably in Social Services industry
• Meticulous, analytical and with excellent business writing skills
• Good stakeholder management and organisational skills, strong problem solving and follow up skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English
• Experience in change management and / or compliance matters will be advantageous

Overview

The Senior Executive/Executive of Community Relations (Partnership and Volunteer) is responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships and volunteer programmes for the organisation. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, designing impactful volunteer programmes, and fostering relationships that align with the organisation's mission and goals. This role works closely with the rest of the Community Relations (CR) Team in the areas of donor and volunteer partnerships and communications.

Job Description

Partnerships:

· Collaborate with all internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g., corporates, schools, community) to organise fundraising and partnerships projects.

· Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with corporations, non-profits, educational institutions, and community organisations.

· Maintain and strengthen existing partnerships through regular communication and collaboration.

· Collaborate with the CR team to identify and leverage partnership opportunities for funding and resource support.

· Assist in grant writing and fundraising efforts.

· Prepare and deliver presentations on the work of Epworth to various audiences, including potential partners, volunteers and community groups.

Volunteer Management:

· Design, implement, and oversee volunteer programmes that align with the organisation's mission and address community needs.

· Recruit, train, and manage volunteers, ensuring they are effectively integrated into the organisation's activities.

· Maintain accurate records of partnership/volunteer information and programme activities.

· Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of partnership and volunteer programmes.

· Prepare regular reports for senior management and stakeholders.

· Develop volunteer retention strategies and recognise volunteer contributions through appreciation events and recognition programmes.

Be involved in projects as directed by Manager (Community Relations) and/or the Executive Director.

Requirements

· Bachelor in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.

· Experience in community relations, partnership, or volunteer management is advantageous.

· Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and common digital communication tools.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

· Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

· Excellent attention to detail, organisation and project management skills.

· Team player, self-motivated, proactive, adaptable and positive work attitude.

· Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Other Information

· Location: Walking distance from Bukit Batok MRT

· Monday to Friday (Office Hours)

· Family-friendly culture

· Hybrid working arrangements

· Attractive remuneration package with comprises of fixed and variable bonuses

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.

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Job Scope

• Plan, co-ordinate and recruit volunteers to support foster parents caring for foster children
• Assess potential volunteers through interviews and writing reports
• Match, coordinate, schedule and deploy suitable volunteers to support foster parents in various ways including transport arrangement
• Follow up and monitor the progress of cases matched with volunteers
• Engage and retain interests of volunteers, partners and stakeholders
• Involve in the recruitment and outreach events for both foster parents and volunteers
• Support and work collaboratively with the recruitment officer
• Plan and run programmes for foster parents and foster children
• Any other assigned tasks and projects

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma, with preferably above 2 years of experience in the social service sector, especially in the area of volunteer management
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work well with children, youths, adults including elderly
• Possess good working attitude and willing to learn
• Systematic with good organisation skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Canva
• Familiar with the usage of social media such as Instagram
• Those without relevant social service experience are welcome to apply

Other Information

• Location of workplace: Bukit Batok
• Attractive remuneration package which comprises of fixed and variable bonuses

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.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

This position handles the full spectrum of case management and support intervention for clients, comprising mainly at-risk children and youth, and their families.

Job Scope:

• Handling case work and/or counselling
• Conducting office interviews and regular home visits
• Supporting clients through full spectrum of case management, including regular follow-up and communication
• Completing assessments and reports in a timely manner
• Supporting departmental administrative requirements and any other organisation-wide activities

Requirements:

Qualifications / Technical Competencies:

• Degree or Graduate Diploma in Social Work or other related fields
• At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Social Worker
• Familiar with parenting / family issues and care of children with various social issues

Core Competencies:

• Certified in YLS/CMI
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good report-writing skills
• Able to multi-task and open to learning
• Responsible, resilient, self-motivated and a team player
• Bilingual with good interpersonal skills
• Able to work non-traditional working hours (e.g. on weekends and in the evenings, when required)

Department Overview:

Epworth HomeSweetHome was started in 2013 in partnership with the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) as the first Therapeutic Group Home in Singapore. The Home provides stay-in treatment for children between the ages of 7 to 12 years old who have experienced abuse. We use the Trauma System Therapy (TST) treatment model to help children with complex trauma and aggressive behaviour.

We believe that with early and appropriate intervention, children can recover and become well-adjusted persons with a healthy mental well-being. Apart from treatment within the Home, we also work with other helping professionals so that all the needs of these children could be met. Together with MSF, we work towards safe placements for these children, when they are ready to be discharged from the Home and well enough to return to the community.

Job Description:

• Work with others in a team to provide an environment of safety for children with difficult behaviours in a children’s home.
• Able to respond calmly to children when they exhibit difficult behaviours.
• Look after the needs of children (physical & mental wellbeing of children in care).
• Creating a safe and positive living environment, setting rules for children’s behaviour & providing one to one teaching/coaching on daily living skills.
• Check on each resident’s needs and progress.
• Help children form secure attachment bonds with appropriate adults.
• Provide close supervision to children.
• Work effectively in a team environment.

Requirements

• Diploma in any discipline
• Must be able to work rotating shifts (day & night), on weekends and public holidays
• Able to work in an energetic environment with children
• Experience working with children is an advantage
• Persistent and active learner
• Need to have understanding and a non-judging attitude

Other Information

• Location of workplace: Sembawang
• Nature of job requires working with primary school boys
• Attractive annual remuneration comprising 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.

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.

Senior/Literacy Intervention Teacher

The Senior/Literacy Intervention Teacher provides literacy intervention to 5 to 12-year old students with learning challenges and disabilities to cope and remain in mainstream schools. This role is for a committed individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Job Responsibilities

• Teach primarily using the Orton-Gillingham approach
• Tailor individualised educational plan for each student based on his/her learning challenges
• Prepare appropriate teaching resources and materials
• Write annual educational progress report for each student
• Update parents regularly on their children’s progress and to conduct the parent-teacher conference twice a year
• Plan and execute Kids Club programmes with other colleagues
• Update the manager and assistant manager on clients’ progress and development
• Collaborate with colleagues, Psychological Services and schools’ SEN-O on case management
• Handle students’ administrative matters
• Any other assigned duties and responsibilities

Job Requirements

• Available to work half a day on Saturdays
• Sound theoretical understanding of child development
• Passionate about working with children with learning needs
• Ability to engage and make strong student connections
• Good 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, schools and hospitals
• Degree, preferably in psychology, early childhood education or special needs education
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic IT knowledge and skills
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

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.

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.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide case work, counselling and trauma-focused therapy
• Provide home based counselling
• Support clients through full spectrum of case management, including regular follow-up and communication
• Complete assessments and reports and any other administrative requirements related to case management
• Lead team and developing trauma-related programmes
• Build good rapport with relevant stakeholders and external agencies in order to mobilise resources to meet client’s needs
• Provide supervision for social worker
• Oversee and participate in internal research

Requirements

• Degree or graduate diploma in social work or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience in the social service sector
• Relevant work experience will be considered
• At least 2 years of experience providing clinical supervision
• Familiar with parenting / family issues and care of children with social issues
• Trauma-informed and knowledge of attachment issues will be an advantage
• Good report writing skills
• Bilingual, with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task and open to learning
• Responsible, resilient, self-motivated and a team player
• Able to work during weekends and evenings, when required

Other Information

• Location of workplace: Jurong West
• Attractive annual remuneration comprising of fixed and variable bonuses

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.

Social Work Associate, Literacy Centre

The Social Work Associate will support in programme management, social work functions, administrative support, outreach and community engagement with children and their families. This role is for a committed individual who can work in a team and wants to make a difference in the lives of children and their families through educational intervention programmes for specific learning needs. The Social Work Associate should possess empathy, and demonstrate compassion towards individuals facing challenging situations. The Social Work Associate should also have an understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds.

This role will be offered on a 3-year contract.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Assist the manager in making calls to new referrals to gather preliminary information on the availability of the child for classes.
• Providing information on details of our services to new clients.
• Processing, assessing, and managing referrals for subsidy/ sponsorship.
• Tracking and evaluating subsidy/sponsorship application outcomes through proper documentation.
• Reviewing subsidy cases to ensure updated financial status and advise recommended subsidy levels.
• Communicate the results of financial assessment to parents/ caregivers by engaging clients professionally and respectfully, to understand needs, and build rapport with children and families.
• Keep proper and updated records of the database.
• Compiling and providing timely submission of reports of subsidy cases and programmes to the management and relevant external agencies for continuity of service.
• Plan and organise Kidsclub programmes (such as KidsRead), including training and working with volunteers on these programmes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on events and programmes for students.
• Assist in the administrative processes involved in the organization of events (e.g., crafting of consent forms, dissemination of information to all stakeholders, collection of responses, etc).
• Rapport building and volunteer/client engagement.
• Help out on any other duties when needs arise (e.g., reception duties, terms and conditions briefing etc).

Requirements:

• Available to work half a day on Saturdays
• Diploma/degree in Social Work, or relevant discipline such as psychology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic IT knowledge and skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Other Information:

• Location of workplace: Bukit Batok
• Attractive remuneration package which comprises of fixed and variable bonuses

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide generalist support for full spectrum of HR functions
• Handle end-to-end recruitment activities such as liaising with departments on staffing requirements, advertising vacancies, scheduling of interviews, drafting of salary proposals, engage in salary negotiations, handling of paperwork prior to arranging job offers, and onboarding of new hires
• Support in learning and development activities and administration of all training-related claims
• Work closely with HR Manager to roll out HR programmes related to Talent Management work
• Enhance staff engagement and well-being by conducting people opinion survey, facilitating focus group discussion and implementation of staff wellness activities
• Work with schools on internship programmes
• Engage in employer outreach activities for placement programmes
• Perform any other duties or HR projects as assigned by the HR Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor of Business / Human Resource Management or equivalent
• Have prior experience in rolling out talent management and succession planning programmes
• At least 3 years’ HR experience, preferably within the social service sector
• Experience in using TIMES software will be an advantage
• Independent, resourceful & creativity to analyse issues and develop solutions
• Well organized and a sense of urgency in completing tasks and meeting deadlines
• Preferably candidate who can start immediately or within short notice

Other Information

• Location: Walking distance from Bukit Batok MRT
• Monday to Friday (Office Hours)
• Family-friendly culture
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Attractive remuneration package with comprises of fixed and variable bonuses

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.

Social Work Associate, Literacy Centre

The Social Work Associate will support in programme management, social work functions, administrative support, outreach and community engagement with children and their families. This role is for a committed individual who can work in a team and wants to make a difference in the lives of children and their families through educational intervention programmes for specific learning needs. The Social Work Associate should possess empathy, and demonstrate compassion towards individuals facing challenging situations. The Social Work Associate should also have an understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds.

This role will be offered on a 3-year contract.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Assist the manager in making calls to new referrals to gather preliminary information on the availability of the child for classes.
• Providing information on details of our services to new clients.
• Processing, assessing, and managing referrals for subsidy/ sponsorship.
• Tracking and evaluating subsidy/sponsorship application outcomes through proper documentation.
• Reviewing subsidy cases to ensure updated financial status and advise recommended subsidy levels.
• Communicate the results of financial assessment to parents/ caregivers by engaging clients professionally and respectfully, to understand needs, and build rapport with children and families.
• Keep proper and updated records of the database.
• Compiling and providing timely submission of reports of subsidy cases and programmes to the management and relevant external agencies for continuity of service.
• Plan and organise Kidsclub programmes (such as KidsRead), including training and working with volunteers on these programmes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on events and programmes for students.
• Assist in the administrative processes involved in the organization of events (e.g., crafting of consent forms, dissemination of information to all stakeholders, collection of responses, etc).
• Rapport building and volunteer/client engagement.
• Help out on any other duties when needs arise (e.g., reception duties, terms and conditions briefing etc).

Requirements:

• Diploma/degree in Social Work, or relevant discipline such as psychology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic IT knowledge and skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Other Information:

• Location of workplace: Jurong West
• Attractive remuneration package which comprises of fixed and variable bonuses

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.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

The Literacy Intervention Teacher provides literacy intervention to 5 to 12-year old students with learning challenges and disabilities to cope and remain in mainstream schools. This role is for a committed individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Job Responsibilities

• Teach primarily using the Orton-Gillingham approach
• Tailor individualised educational plan for each student based on his/her learning challenges
• Prepare appropriate teaching resources and materials
• Write annual educational progress report for each student
• Update parents regularly on their children’s progress and to conduct the parent-teacher conference twice a year
• Plan and execute Kids Club programmes with other colleagues
• Update the manager and assistant manager on clients’ progress and development
• Collaborate with colleagues, Psychological Services and schools’ SEN-O on case management
• Handle students’ administrative matters
• Any other assigned duties and responsibilities

Job Requirements

• Available to work half a day on Saturdays
• Sound theoretical understanding of child development
• Passionate about working with children with learning needs
• Ability to engage and make strong student connections
• Good 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, schools and hospitals
• Degree, preferably in psychology, early childhood education or special needs education
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic IT knowledge and skills
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

Other Information

• Location of workplace: Bukit Batok or Jurong West
• 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.