Care Community Services Society Hiring! Full Time Executive (Youth Work) in - Ricebowl

The Youth Empowerment Specialist plays a key role in designing, delivering, and refining community-based initiatives that meaningfully engage children and youths. The specialist builds authentic relationships, creates safe developmental spaces, and supports youths’ social-emotional growth. This role engages directly with youths, facilitates groupwork, enables volunteers, and strengthens community outreach.

Key Responsibilities

Youth Engagement & Relational Connection

• Build trusting, supportive relationships with youths through consistent community presence.
• Use strengths-based approaches to understand youth interests, challenges, and motivations.
• Befriend and engage youths in natural community settings and connect them to suitable programmes.
• Create safe spaces where youths feel heard, respected, and empowered.

Programme Development & Delivery

• Design and deliver youth-focused programmes integrating arts, sports, and experiential learning.
• Support programme planning, logistics, administration, and evaluation.
• Conduct needs assessments to ensure programme relevance.
• Assist centres in running mentoring programmes and youth activities.

Community Outreach & Engagement

• Implement estate-based initiatives such as block parties, surveys, door-to-door outreach, and community events.
• Strengthen organisational presence by connecting children, youths, and families to services.
• Build positive relationships with external professionals, schools, and community partners.

Groupwork Facilitation

• Support and co-facilitate groupwork sessions in schools and community settings.
• Promote socio-emotional learning, peer connection, and resilience.

Volunteer Enablement

• Assist in screening, orienting, and equipping volunteers.
• Support the development of volunteer capabilities for impactful youth engagement.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Collect data, feedback, and observations to support programme evaluation.
• Complete progress reports and documentation in a timely manner.

Operational & Safety Responsibilities

• Uphold safety and organisational protocols in all activities.
• Support assigned ad-hoc community projects.

Core Competencies

• Self-directed, proactive, adaptable.
• Emotionally intelligent; able to manage interpersonal interactions positively.
• Creative problem-solver with strong observational skills.
• Team-oriented with strong digital literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, AI).

Technical Competencies

• Strong youth engagement skills at individual and group levels.
• Understanding of youth development frameworks and mentoring principles.
• Ability to design meaningful youth learning experiences.
• Proficient in conducting home and agency visits.
• Skilled in programme assessment and data collection.
• Capable of supporting volunteer training.
• Able to proactively connect with community stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related fields.
• At least 1 year of experience working with youths or children in social service, education, or community settings.
• Experience in community outreach and programme planning is advantageous.