Job Description

What the role is:Formerly known as Child Protection Officer Child Protective Service (CPS) Description of Group: Looking for a workplace with passion and commitment to empower and restore lives of the vulnerable population in Singapore? Join the Rehabilitation and Protection Group (RPG)! RPG undertakes the statutory functions in the rehabilitation of adult and youth offenders, and the protection of children and families. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to break cycles of abuse, neglect and offending. As a Rehabilitation and Protection Officer, you influence and shape lives, and in the process, the future of the rehabilitation and protection landscape in Singapore. To support your professional development, you will receive comprehensive training and develop foundational capabilities and knowledge on rehabilitation and protection work. You will also be given the opportunities to rotate to different exciting roles within RPG and broaden your perspectives, skills and experiences. Description of Division/Branch: As part of the RPG family, the Child Protective Service (CPS) is a statutory service and it leads in child protection policies and processes to safeguard the safety and well-being of children and young persons in Singapore. The science and art of our work remain very much firmly rooted on keeping children safe from harm, working in partnership with families and stakeholders such as the schools, hospitals and other community partners.What you will be working on:Every child deserves a safe home environment free from violence. Child Protective Service takes the lead in child protection policies and processes to safeguard the safety and well-being of children and young persons in Singapore. As a Assistant Manager/Manager, you will investigate alleged child abuse and neglect cases. You will also work with the children, their families and various stakeholders to keep the children safe from harm. You will: \xe2\x80\xa2 Provide statutory intervention and supportive services to address the needs of children and young persons who have been seriously harmed or are at high risk of serious harm. \xe2\x80\xa2 Conduct social investigations and provide case management services for children and young persons who have been abused or neglected by their parents or caregivers. \xe2\x80\xa2 Work closely with the public and people sectors to provide services for children who are in need of statutory guidance or care and protection because of abuse, neglect and abandonment.What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or related discipline \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience in working with vulnerable children and families or with investigative experience in social service settings is an added advantage \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to work calmly in highly stressful situations and environment \xe2\x80\xa2 Be tenacious and resilient in handling difficult situations/clients \xe2\x80\xa2 High level of emotional resilience \xe2\x80\xa2 Good engagement, assessment, problem solving and multi-tasking skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Good analytical and critical thinking abilities \xe2\x80\xa2 Enjoy teamwork

About Ministry Of Social And Family Development:\xe2\x80\x9cWe are Professionals with Passion for People\xe2\x80\x9d The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) develops the \xe2\x80\x9cheartware\xe2\x80\x9d for Singapore through our policies, community infrastructure, programmes and services. Our mission is to nurture resilient individuals, strong families and a caring society that can overcome challenges together. We are committed and passionate in developing a strong social service sector, and play key roles in shaping the future of Singapore. Through these efforts, we hope to play a part in helping our citizens achieve their hopes and aspirations for themselves and their families. A career in MSF is a challenging and fulfilling one that allows you to make a difference in shaping the lives of Singaporeans. If you are driven and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we welcome you to be part of the MSF Family!

Ministry of Social and Family Development