Youth Worker jobs in Singapore

SAMH SAY-IT! (Sports, Arts, Youth Integrated Team) provides assessment and intervention for youths and engages youths for ongoing monitoring and support. YIT also works actively with youth agencies, schools and community partners to provide holistic case management for youths and their families.

Job Purpose

The Social Work Associate (SWA)supports youth experiencing mental health distress and/or mild to moderate mental health conditions. He/she works collaboratively with youth, families and community partners to provide holistic support and facilitate the achievement of identified goals.

The SWA also contributes to raising awareness of youth mental health, promoting early identification, providing follow-up support, and linking youth and families to appropriate resources to facilitate early intervention. In addition, he/she supports the team in ensuring that service delivery is aligned with the intended programme objectives and care model.

Job Responsibilities

A). Outreach

Involve in outreach initiatives to raise mental health literacy in young people and the public (include facilitating psychoeducation talks, presentations, workshops, information booth, networking with community resources and schools etc).

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure strong working relationship and smooth running of events.

B). Case Management Support

Attend to phone enquiries from stakeholders or caregivers on referral process and criteria.

Conduct intake assessment and perform mental health screening for youth referred to the programme.

Provide individualised, comprehensive, community-based services and support to youth and their families.

Provide emotional support to youth with emotional or psychological difficulties.

Provide psychoeducation to families to improve their mental health literacy.

Support youth and families in crisis management and safety planning.

Work closely with stakeholders to support youth’s reintegration back into the community.

Participate in internal, as well as external case conferences with community. agencies, i.e. hospitals, schools and social service agencies as needed.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within organisation and also with external partners and community agencies as needed.

Provide after office hours support to youth and caregivers when necessary.

C). Administration and Documentation Tasks

Administer all assessment and evaluation to youths and caregivers and ensure proper documentation.

Ensure that all clinical forms and case recordings are up to date.

Ensure completion of individualised and family care plans.

Assist in revising guidelines, standards and procedures, systems and databases.

Assist Head and Admin Officer in Annual Report or statistics collation when necessary.

Adhere to Programme’s key performance indicators (KPIs).

D). Professional Development

Attend Individual and group supervisions, team meetings and training sessions to deepen knowledge in youth mental health.

Stay updated on best practices and resources relevant to adolescent development and mental wellbeing.

E). Operations

Manage day-to-day operations of the centre (e.g. opening and closing of YIT centre, stock-taking, maintaining walk-in area and displays as well as overall crowd control).

Report and follow up on any faulty equipment or furniture promptly to ensure smooth operation of the centre.

Oversee the upkeep and maintenance of the office premises and facilities to ensure a safe and conducive working environment.

F). Other Duties

To assist in ad-hoc SAMH projects, community outreach programmes and events, ie World Mental Health Day, YOUth Alive!, etc.

Any other duties as assigned by the Head and Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Diploma in Psychology or related discipline.

Minimum 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience is preferred.

Experience working in Social Service Agencies especially youth work, will be an added advantage.

Experience with facilitation, case management and counselling.

Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Experience with and having skills in the arts (visual arts, music, drama, dance, etc) and/or sports will be an added advantage.

Work Location:
BLK 124 Bedok North Road, #01-133, Singapore 460124

To apply, please email to recruit@samhealth.org.sg

Kindly be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH)

was established in 1968 as the first community mental health agency in Singapore with the aim of providing quality community care and rehabilitative services to persons with mental health conditions.

It is a non-profit, voluntary welfare organisation seeking to promote mental health in the community and improve the rehabilitation and reintegration of persons with mental illness.

Today, SAMH operates nine centres in Singapore, and has a comprehensive range of services.

Programmes and Services

Activity Hub @ Pelangi Village

Group Homes

Mobile Support Team

Oasis Day Centre

Insight Centre

Creative Hub

YouthReach

Creative Mindset

Creative SAY!

MINDSET Learning Hub

Counselling (Helpline & Appointments)

Community Mental Health Education

Volunteer Programme

Support Services

Caregiver Support

Peer Support

We welcome passionate and dedicated professionals who share our belief in enhancing Mental Wellness for All in the community. Together, we can make a meaningful difference to those in recovery and to increase the mental resilience of our society.

Be part of the Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) family!