Youth Worker #Woodlands

Working Hours

• Mondays to Thursdays 10am to 4pm

Scope of Services (Core Responsibilities)

1. Specialised Support & Engagement

• Build meaningful relationships with High Needs Students (HNS)

• Create an inclusive, supportive environment

• Provide counselling / mentoring / guidance

• Assist in discipline matters (fact-finding & follow-up)

2. Monitoring & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive records of student progress

• Track: attendance, challenges, achievements

• Present semesterly progress reports to school leaders

3. FLY / L.O.L. After-School Programmes

• Co-plan & deliver group mentoring

4. Homework Support Club

• Create a conducive learning environment

• Provide personalised guidance on study habits & schedules

• Facilitate small-group engagement activities

5. Conflict Resolution Clinic

• Run a weekly clinic

• Train selected HNS students as peer mediators

6. Staff Workshops

Conduct training to strengthen staff competencies in supporting HNS

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered with MOE
• 2+ years direct experience with at-risk children / youths
• 2+ years in a primary school environment supporting student development
• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Child Development, Youth Work, or related disciplines.
• Accredited mediator (e.g., SMC, SIMI)
• Certified AMIS instructor
• Certification in Early Childhood Education or Child / Adolescent Development
• Proven experience designing conflict resolution workshops (with references)
• Strong record-keeping & reporting skills
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Cultural sensitivity & understanding of socio-emotional challenges
• Ability to collaborate with Year Heads, teachers, counsellors