Youth Work Associate - #1113224

Job Description & Requirements

Job Title: Youth Work Associate

Department: Residential Services

Reports To: Supervisor

Chen Su Lan Methodist Children’s Home (CSLMCH) is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families in need. Our mission is to foster healing, growth, and self-reliance within our community, emphasizing family reunification and improved psycho-social well-being.

Why Join Us:

Join Our Team as a Youth Work Associate and you can enjoy some of the perks below:

• Competitive pay: Motivating financial package and regular bonuses.

• Competitive benefits and wellness package

• Career growth and Development

• Support Work Life Balance

• And so much more

About the role:

Resident Management

• Support the Case Executives in managing dormitory units.

• Plan and execute engaging and beneficial weekly & holiday unit bonding programs.

• Conduct regular circle times to communicate with residents and gather feedback.

• Manage residents according to individualised care plans and meet their educational needs.

• Guide residents through trauma experiences and build resilience with a multidisciplinary team.

• Ensure residents' safety, health, and good behaviour inside the Home and during outings.

• Monitor resident attendance, and adherence to Home structures, and prevent risky behavior.

• Report any complaints, suspicions of abuse, or self-harm to the Case Executive.

• Encourage and reward good behavior, prevent and discipline misbehavior as per Home’s rules.

• Supervise the use of electronic devices, enforce locked toilet policies, and provide behavioural guidance.

Youth Engagement

• Develop youth into well-adjusted and contributing members of society through interventions and programs.

• Support Case Executive in-home visits and service coordination for families.

• Assess youth needs through feedback from multiple stakeholders.

• Engage youths through interest or play-based activities and deliver group support.

• Assist in the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of Individual Care Plans.

• Maintain proper records of services rendered in accordance with organization policy and MSF licensing requirements.

Working hours:

You will be working on a 5-day work week with the schedule as follows: -

Weekdays

· 9am – 6pm or

· 1pm – 10pm

· Total hours worked: 8 hours per day

Saturdays

· 9am – 5pm

· Total hours worked: 7 hours per day

Off-days

· Every Sunday and another weekday off.

Requirements:

Work Experience & Skills

• Experience in child-centred environments, vigilance in managing a big group of children, flexibility in decision-making, empathy with firmness in discipline, collaborative teamwork.

Personal Qualities & Behavioral Traits

• Passion and patience for working with children, independent working ability, pleasant disposition, good interpersonal skills, strong morals and ethics.

What are you waiting for:

Apply now and join us today with a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. You’ll have the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives, collaborate with passionate colleagues, and contribute to meaningful community-driven solutions. We work closely with community partners to bring holistic support and care to the children and families. Together we make a difference on the lives of the children in the Home. Together We Nurture Every Child and Family to Shine.

Only Shortlisted applicant will be notified.

Interested applicants may send their CV via this portal OR to [email protected]. (You only need to choose one of these channels to submit your CV.)