Job Description

What the role is:Description of Group: Rehabilitation and Protection Group (RPG) 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: Probation and Community Rehabilitation Service (PCRS) As part of the RPG family, the Probation and Community Rehabilitation Service (PCRS) is responsible for the effective rehabilitation of offenders on community-based orders with maximum participation of their families and the community. Through individual and family sessions and inter-agency collaborations, we deliver targeted interventions to steer probationers away from offending behaviours and lead socially responsible lives. We are passionate and committed to making a difference to the lives of these youths and their families and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our dynamic and life-changing team.What you will be working on:Brief description of Job Scope: The jobholder reports to the Senior/Assistant Director, Deputy Director and Director to ensure the division\'s practices, strategic planning and implementation efforts are data driven and evidence informed. The jobholder is responsible for PCRS\' research strategy and the monitoring of overall trends of clients referred to PCRS. He/She will also oversee the management of data for Court referrals for probation suitability assessment and probation cases. Responsibilities: \xe2\x80\xa2 Strengthen the use of research and data to inform offender management strategy, policy, and practice. \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop a data -driven research culture within PCRS \xe2\x80\xa2 Support and Strengthen MSF\'s and whole-of-government efforts for data insights and data driven practices on offender management through data sharingWhat we are looking for:Competencies require \xe2\x80\xa2 Tertiary qualification \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience in data management, analysis, research, and evaluation \xe2\x80\xa2 Good knowledge on research methods and evaluation frameworks, is preferred \xe2\x80\xa2 Good knowledge on statistical analysis, use of data visualisation systems, SPSS and Excel is advantageous \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience in offender management and rehabilitation landscape \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess good communication skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to build and foster teamwork and collaborations across multiple agencies \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to communicate information on data and research findings in simple terms and translate them to day-to-day practice \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to analyse trends, study foreseeable changes and make recommendations for forward planningAbout 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!

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