Job Description

Are you passionate about promoting mental wellness for children and young persons (CYP) and their families or working with CYP who have mild mental health needs? Mental health is a right that must be promoted and protected; it is an intrinsic part of individual health and a foundation for healthy communities and nations. Hence, Singapore Children's Society aims to provide a continuity of services from mental wellness promotion to accessible and recovery-focused services for CYPs to develop positively and live in a safe, inclusive community.

Join us to make a difference in the children and young persons' lives and their future.

Responsibilities:

Develop and conduct mental wellness programmes for CYPs and their families as well as provide coordinated person-centric care through case management and interventions to CYP who have mild mental health needs. The purpose is to support the CYP's mental wellness journey.

Programme Management (~80%)

• Conduct environmental scans, assess client needs and provide recommendations.
• Develop, implement and evaluate programmes based on beneficiary needs.
• Identify areas of improvements in programmes and implement/oversee quality control and compliance procedures to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
• Maintain/review daily records on progress of clients.
• Develop/review information materials for distribution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for the execution of programmes.
• Conduct outreach activities or develop outreach plans to target client groups, other organisations and the community.
• Opportunities to be involved in organizational level projects.

Casework (~20%)

• Formulate, develop, implement, and review intervention plans with CYP and/or caregivers.
• Provide psychoeducation, and basic psychosocial and behavioural interventions.
• Maintain up-to-date case documentation.
• Conduct risk assessment, safety planning and implement safety plans as appropriate.
• Involve parents and peers in the youth's mental wellness journey.

Requirements:

• Degree in Psychology, Counselling or Social Work.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in social service sector.
• Experience in groupwork facilitation, counselling or working with CYP mental health needs will be of added advantage.
• Possess ability to perform basic research and evaluation.
• Must be an insightful and reflective team player with passion in CYP mental health, strong oral and written communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, high levels of initiative, adaptability and responsibility, and willingness to grow professionally with the organisation.

Interested applicants, please submit a detailed resume and expected salary via APPLY NOW button

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Additional Information

Career Level

Manager

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree

Years of Experience

2 years

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Specializations

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Company Overview

About Singapore Children's Society

Singapore Children's Society protects and nurtures children and youth of all races and religions. In 2021, the Society reached out to 19,973 children, youth and families in need. Established in 1952, its services have evolved to meet the changing needs of children.

Today, Children's Society operates 11 service centres islandwide, offering services in the four categories of: Vulnerable Children and Youth, Children and Youth Services, Family Services, and Research and Advocacy.

Our Mission

To bring relief and happiness to children in need

Our Vision

To be a leading edge organisation in promoting the well-being of the child

Additional Company Information

Registration No.

S62SS0057G

Company Size

51 - 200 Employees

Industry

Non-Profit Organisation / Social Services / NGO

Benefits & Others

Dental, Education support, Medical, Regular hours, Mondays - Fridays, Business (e.g. Shirts)

Specific Location

Henderson