The Youth Worker / Student Support Facilitator supportsprimary school students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, byproviding socio-emotional guidance, engagement activities, and collaborationwith school personnel and external agencies to promote student well-being anddevelopment.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver daily engagement activities for studentsremaining after lessons to promote positive development and safe supervision
- Facilitate enrichment activities, games, and values-baseddiscussions to enhance character and life skills such as emotional regulation,communication, problem-solving, and resilience
- Build trusting relationships with students and provideactive listening, mentoring, and age-appropriate counselling support
- Identify early signs of emotional or behavioural concernsand escalate to appropriate personnel
- Collaborate with teachers, school counsellors, andspecialised staff to understand student needs and contribute to interventionplans
- Communicate observations and concerns professionally andpromptly to school personnel
- Liaise with parents/guardians to reinforce strategies andconnect families to community resources as needed
- Engage with external social service agencies, family servicecentres, and youth organisations to support students with additional needs
- Support implementation of agency-led programmes and maintainconfidentiality and professionalism in information sharing
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, observations, andinterventions for the after-school programme
- Prepare resources and materials to ensure smooth dailyoperations of the school-based engagement programme
- Consistently uphold child protection and safety protocolswithin the programme environment
Required competencies and certifications
- Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling,Child Development, Youth Work, or related disciplines
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Prior experience working with children or youth
Working Hours:
- Mondays to Fridays: 12:30pmto 5:30pm.
- Reporting hours may change to fit the school's needs.
