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REACH COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD.
11 days ago
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Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?

If you're a strong team player with a heart for youth rehabilitation and community impact, we'd love to hear from you!

As part of our dedicated Youth Service team, you will play a vital role in empowering young individuals, strengthening families, and supporting communities facing challenging transitions. You will provide direct services through casework, group work, and programme delivery across a range of settings including:
  • Youth Residential Services
  • Singapore Prison Service programmes
  • Community Outreach initiatives
  • Other assignments as directed by the Head of Department

This is more than just a job - it's a chance to walk alongside youths as they navigate change, and to shape interventions that open new paths for their future.

Key Responsibilities

A. Casework (Community & Rehabilitation Settings)
  • Build trust and rapport with youths and their families.
  • Conduct comprehensive intake assessments to identify risks, needs, and strengths.
  • Develop, implement, and review individualised intervention plans.
  • Manage case documentation and reporting in accordance with agency standards.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary partners to ensure holistic support.

B. Group Work
  • Design, lead, and evaluate structured group sessions (e.g. psycho-education or therapeutic groups).
  • Tailor group content to meet developmental and emotional needs.
  • Continuously adapt approaches to enhance group engagement and outcomes.

C. Programme Development & Implementation
  • Assist in programme planning through research, data gathering and feasibility checks.
  • Promote programmes to potential participants and stakeholders.
  • Take ownership of assigned programmes, including volunteer coordination, budget management; and documentation and impact evaluation
  • Identify service gaps and propose enhancements to increase programme relevance and reach.

D. Supervision
  • Participate in regular supervision for professional development.
  • Provide guidance and support to interns and junior staff where appropriate.

E. Other Duties
  • Carry out other tasks as assigned in line with service needs and professional development.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualification: Graduate Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling (or related field).
  • Experience: At least 2 years of direct work with at-risk youth, including case management experience.

Key Strengths:
  • Passion for youth rehabilitation and belief in second chances
  • Strong engagement and communication skills with youths and their families
  • Able to work independently and within a team
  • Adaptable and resilient under pressure

Skills:
  • Skilled in case assessment, intervention planning, and outcome tracking
  • Competent in case documentation and report-writing
  • Confident in facilitating group work and managing programme logistics
  • Able to identify community trends and suggest programme improvements

Preferred:
  • Trained in FAST and/or YLS/CMI assessment tools
  • Ability to communicate in other languages to support engagement with diverse clients

Salary commensurate with experience.

Join us in building stronger futures-one youth at a time.

Apply now to be part of a passionate team committed to positive change.
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JOB SUMMARY
Social Worker/Counsellor/Youth Worker (Youth Service)
REACH COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD.
Singapore
11 days ago
N/A
Full-time

Social Worker/Counsellor/Youth Worker (Youth Service)