Youth Worker (Part-time)

This is a part time position and Youth workers are remunerated hourly - from $18 -$30/hour.

The rate applies with individual's training , experience and tenure with us.

*Do note that we are hiring youth workers who are able to commit for 6 months or more

Job Description

• Ensure smooth running of daily operations of the youth drop-in centre, which includes planning and conducting programmes that will develop the student’s social and emotional competencies. The competencies developed will help the students in at least one of these areas: recognising and managing their emotions, developing care and concern for others, making responsible decisions, establishing positive relationships, and handling the challenging situation effectively.
• Responsible for maintenance of students’ activity centre
• Contribute to programme planning

Other job requirements:

• Interact with the students on a regular basis over a prolonged duration through positive mentoring and counselling support for students.
• Connect with students, build positive relationships and contribute to the holistic development of the students.
• Observe, identify and listen out for some of the key needs of the students.
• Working with other professional, provide para-counselling support for students who have been identified with potential issues. If deemed necessary, the students will be referred for appropriate interventions.
• To plan and conduct programmes customised to students’ needs and integrated into the school’s efforts in character development in consultation with the school.

Candidate requirements

Technical competencies

• Ability to engage youth
• Facilitation skills in group work
• Administrative skills (Documentation)
• Programme planning skills
• Ideally, First Aid Trained and Certified

Core competencies

• Resilient, Committed and Passionate about youths

Preferred achievement/characteristics

• Diploma in social work, psychology or counselling
• MOE Approved Instructor. Those who do not have the approval may register with MOE via MOE website