Residential Care Associate / Youth Work Associate (Night)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Salvation Army has been touching lives in Singapore since 1935 and we remain committed in serving the underprivileged in the community without discrimination. To us, every life is precious and we actively help those in need regardless of age, race or religion.

Throughout the years, we have established a comprehensive network of social services to meet a wide range of needs in our community. Our diverse programmes reach out to children who need care and protection, families in material need, ailing aged requiring quality nursing care and other needy segments in our society.

Our spiritual ministry also reaches out to the people in the community to provide counsel to those in need. We are there to help guide those in need towards finding their identity and purpose in life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

About the Job

The Youth Work Associate / Youth Worker is part of a care team and is responsible for engaging residents in holistic and meaningful activities, providing residents with direction, guidance and supervision in daily activities and acting as a positive role model.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide the residents to abide the Home’s guidelines, and develop their strength of moral character and civic duty.
• Feedback to the social workers, assistant manager and manager on the residents’ progress and needs through proper recording in communication logs, residents information book and other reports.
• Plan and facilitate group activities, including but not limited to program adjustment and adapting to life in the Home, life skills, conflict resolution, and teaching of life skills to residents.
• Responsible for preventing abuse of residents by adhering to all policies and procedures.
• Journey and guide children and young persons going through trauma experiences and supporting them by building up resilience together with multi-disciplinary team.

 Job Requirements

• Able to work on rotational weekends and public holidays
• Keen to work in children and youth sector
• A good communicator
• Work in collaboration with the team

QUALIFICATIONS

At least a diploma, preferably in Youth Work, Social Services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, Events Management, Community Development, Outdoor and Adventure Learning (Enrolled Nurse, Student Care Teachers or any other relevant experiences working with children and youth are welcome to apply)