Job Description

What the role is:Description of Group: The Rehabilitation and Protection Group (RPG) undertakes the statutory functions in the rehabilitation of adult and youth offenders, and the protection of children, families and vulnerable adults (VAs). Our mission is to empower individuals and families to break cycles of abuse, neglect and offending. We build socially-responsible individuals and strong and stable families by creating a safe and nurturing environment for children, young persons and families. We protect and rehabilitate the abused and delinquent. Description of Division/Branch: The various out-of-home care options for vulnerable children in Singapore include placement in foster care or children\'s homes. The Children in Care Service (CIC) provides oversight to this sector and collaborates with partners to enhance essential services and capabilities to strengthen care options for these children. Through these efforts, CIC aims to achieve positive outcomes for these children, helping them grow into productive members of society. Our responsibility involves planning and overseeing the Children in Care sector, which delivers care services and support to children in need.What you will be working on:Brief description of Job Scope: As the incumbent, you will report to the Assistant Director, and play a pivotal part in the growth of the out-of-home care sector. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with Voluntary Children\'s Homes (VCHs) in bolstering service standards and capabilities through partner engagement, operational guide development, work process improvement, and addressing challenges faced by the homes. Responsibilities: \xe2\x80\xa2 Your contribution will be pivotal in engaging Children\'s Homes to provide quality care to their residents. Achieving this goal will require developing sector directions and operational guidelines for the Homes, and collaborating with partners and stakeholders to enhance their service standards. \xe2\x80\xa2 To excel in promoting best practices in residential care for children and young individuals, building capabilities and engaging with external partners and stakeholders is essential. \xe2\x80\xa2 Additionally, your responsibilities will involve the ability to work independently and effectively in crisis situations. As such, comfort with crisis work is a necessary skill. \xe2\x80\xa2 The job typically entails working regular office hours, but there may be occasions (events or crises) when evenings or weekends are required.What we are looking for:Competencies require \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or related disciplines, with a minimum of 1 year of experience in social services. \xe2\x80\xa2 Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a capacity for conceptual thinking and multitasking. \xe2\x80\xa2 Have a passion for collaborating with Social Service Agencies (SSAs) to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people. \xe2\x80\xa2 Be a team player who can thrive in a fast-paced setting while working independently.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