At Singapore Children's Society, we are passionate about empowering children and youth to grow into resilient, healthy adults in safe and inclusive communities. As a pioneer in promoting children and youth well-being, we strive to transform youth mental health services through the Flourishing Mind Team by fostering resilience, empowering families, and creating inclusive systems of care.
Guided by our principles of safety, holistic care, empowerment, collaboration and accessibility, we deliver person-centered, family-oriented and recovery-focused services that make a lasting difference. If you are driven by purpose and ready to shape the future of youth mental health in Singapore, we invite you to join our dynamic team.
Position: Social Work or Programme Associate
Location: Punggol
Work Objectives
As an Associate, you will support the Community Engagement and Awareness & Advocacy Pillars by assisting in the planning and implementation of preventive activities and advocacy initiatives. Working under the guidance of the Senior Practitioner, you will engage youth, families and community stakeholders to foster resilience, promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma. Through meaningful activities, logistical support and engagement with underserved populations, you will play a key role in creating accessible, inclusive mental health services.
Key Responsibilities
Community Engagement and Preventive Activities
- Assist in designing, planning and facilitating individual, group-based and community preventive programmes tailored to the interests and needs of youth and families, with a focus on supporting at-risk individuals and fostering resilience.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to extend the reach and impact of mental health initiatives.
- Engage underserved populations through targeted outreach initiatives to promote accessible, inclusive services.
- Monitor youth well-being, escalating concerns to the Senior Allied Health Professional or Allied Health Professional as necessary.
Advocacy and Awareness
- Collaborate with youth, families and community partners to co-create activities that normalise mental health conversations and foster understanding.
- Support the execution of mental health awareness campaigns, focusing on reducing stigma and encouraging early help-seeking.
- Assist in gathering feedback from clients and stakeholders to inform the design of advocacy initiatives.
Logistical and Administrative Support
- Provide logistical support for activities and programmes, ensuring smooth operations and participant satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of client participation and programme outcomes, contributing to data-driven service improvements.
Professional Development
- Participate in training and supervision sessions to strengthen competencies in trauma-informed and person-centered care.
- Contribute to team discussions to ensure alignment with youth and family needs and organisational objectives.
Job Requirements
- Qualifications: Minimum Diploma in a relevant field (e.g. social work, psychology or counselling).
- Experience: Prior experience in supporting youth and families or community engagement roles is preferred.
- Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage clients, caregivers, and stakeholders effectively.
- Organisational and time-management skills to support programme planning and delivery.
- Sensitivity to diverse client needs, with a commitment to inclusivity and equity in care.
- Attributes:
- Passionate about mental health advocacy and committed to creating inclusive communities.
- Empathetic, proactive, and resourceful in providing support to clients and caregivers.
- Collaborative mindset with a commitment to fostering inclusive and stigma-free environments.
