Youth Worker (School)

Job Description:

a)Programme Proposal Development
Design and submit a developmentally appropriate After-School Engagement Programme, including a holiday programme proposal, via GeBIZ. The proposed activities should be interactive in nature and provide opportunities for participants to engage in peer discussions and reflect on their learning.

b)Collaboration with School Staff
Work closely with school staff to provide operational and administrative support, ensuring that the programme objectives are met effectively.

c)Session Planning and Facilitation
Clearly outline how each session or activity will be facilitated, including the specific skills and competencies that students are expected to acquire throughout the programme.

d)Student Drop-In Centre Management
Oversee the smooth day-to-day operation of the student drop-in centre, uphold student discipline, and ensure that students adhere to the centre's rules.

e)Upkeep of Facilities
Ensure the proper upkeep and maintenance of the after-school care room. Recommend improvements or changes to the logistics setup to enhance the functioning of the student centre.

f)Data Collection and Event Support
Assist school staff in data collection and support the implementation of special events related to student development programmes.

g)Learning Journeys
Organise and conduct at least two (2) learning journeys per year (e.g., one per semester).

h)Off-Site Venues
Propose and secure appropriate venues for activities that will be conducted outside of school.

i)Progress Reporting
Provide regular updates on the programme's progress via a termly review meeting with school staff.

• The personnel must come from a former uniformed service background (e.g., police, prison service).
• Must have at least 5 years of demonstrated experience working directly with at-risk youth in educational, community, or correctional settings
• The personnel should demonstrate a strong passion and disposition for working with at-risk students, along with a positive belief in their potential.

Work Arrangement

• Working Schedule

Duration: Term 1 to 4 (28 weeks), 9.5 hours per week (total 266 hours):. Mondays: 2.30pm to 5.00pm
. Wednesdays: 3.00pm to 5.00pm
. Thursdays: 2.30pm to 5.00pm
. Fridays: 1.00pm to 3.30pm
. Total hours includes March, June and Nov/Dec school holidays (in consultation with the school).

• Contract Duration 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
• Location: Woodlands
• Salary: $35/hour

Requirements:

. Shall possess certifications in Counselling, Educational Psychology, Social Work or in other fields related to social and emotional learning or hold equivalent qualifications.

. Must be competent to carry out the assigned tasks and responsibilities. Prior experience in working with secondary school students and classroom management is preferred.

Shall have a minimum of two years of experience in youth engagement, social work, and/or counselling.

EA License No.: 96C4864 (Shanice Lim Xin Ni)

Reg. No.: R22110485