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