Youth Worker #Ang Mo Kio

Working Hour

• Weekdays from Mondays to Fridays: 08.30am to 4.30pm during school term including a lunch break of 30 minutes.
• During the school holidays, you are required on the specific dates to conduct school holiday ASPIRE Programme or to support students who require additional supervision, subject to the school arrangement
• Service may be required on weekends and gazetted public holidays if there are any external performances or learning journeys.

Requirement

• Diploma in Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related field or a relevant qualification It is also preferred for the Youth Worker to have relevant experience:
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience working with children in educational or community settings
• Experience in conducting MOE programmes or school-based interventions
• Familiarity with local community resources and referral pathways
• Registered with MOE

General Duties

• Report to the school's Student Development Team (SDT) and work under the supervision of the HOD/Student Management, Year Heads, and other designated school personnel.

• Adhere to school protocols regarding student welfare, safety, and confidentiality.

Student Outreach, Mentoring & Engagement

• Conduct proactive student engagement during non-curriculum periods (recess, lunch breaks, after-school hours).

• Build positive relationships with primary school students to promote an inclusive environment and school connectedness.

• Observe student interactions and behaviours support students with socio-emotional needs as identified by the school.

• Escalate any concerns regarding student welfare or behaviour to the relevant school personnel (HOD/SM, YHs, SH/SM) according to school protocols.

Management of A.S.P.I.R.E Room

• Open and close the A.S.P.I.R.E Room during recess, after school hours, and stipulated school holiday periods.

• Ensure the cleanliness, upkeep, and maintenance of the room and its assets.

• Supervise students using the room to ensure a safe and conducive environment.

• Collaborate with A.S.P.I.R.E teachers to create leadership opportunities for students in managing the room.

• Carry out other duties related to the management of the A.S.P.I.R.E Room as assigned by the school.

Programme Planning & Facilitation

• Support the A.S.P.I.R.E programme by working with the SDT and A.S.P.I.R.E teachers to plan, enact, monitor, and evaluate the programme.

• Coordinate with external partners to curate, design, and implement age-appropriate after-school activities aligned with the Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) framework.

• Independently design and implement activities when external partners are unavailable.

• Facilitate activities encompassing character development, social-emotional learning, recreational sports, creative arts, and leadership development.

• Ensure all activities comply with MOE safety guidelines and school policies.

• Maintain attendance records and adapt programmes to meet the diverse learning needs and backgrounds of students.

• Conduct regular programme evaluations and collect feedback to assess programme effectiveness.

Resource & Inventory Management

• Maintain and manage inventory of programme resources (sports equipment, educational materials, craft supplies, etc.).

• Conduct regular stock checks and ensure proper storage and maintenance of equipment.

• Prepare activity materials in advance.

• Maintain accurate records of resource usage.

• Coordinate with the school's administration team for procurement of items.

Deliverables & Reporting

• Assist the SDT in preparing individualized A.S.P.I.R.E reports for each student semestrally.

• Prepare monthly activity reports documenting student attendance and engagement levels.

• Prepare termly programme evaluation reports with analysis of student feedback.

• Prepare termly reports on students regarding socio-emotional needs, family, or behavioural issues.

• Prepare semi-annual inventory reports.

• Prepare incident reports based on school protocols when required.