=DREAMS (Singapore) Limited is a first-of-its-kind secular, co-ed weekday residential model that provides after-school academic and holistic support to promising and aspiring children from low-income households. She aims to empower them to dream of a future where they are not limited by family circumstances.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as an
Executive / Senior Executive,
Scholar Development and Care
. This individual will be responsible for the scholar’s continuous development, care, learning and safety. The successful candidate will also have a passion for equity and social mobility.
If you believe that relationships matter, know how to uncover talents and build strengths in others, we would like to engage you.
Interested candidates may submit their resume to *************
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Positive role model
Be a positive mentor and coach for youths from low-income families
Reflective and aware of one’s values, and how one relates or engages with others
Respectful
Open to learn and teach
Coaching and holistic development for goal attainment
Support youths in their holistic development, motivate and build up their aspirations
Conduct interviews, home/school visits to get to know the youths, families, schools, and other supporting partners
Develop individualised care plan for each youth
Develop an achievable behavioural implementation plan and be ready to nurture, nudge and discipline
Effectively plans for interactions and activities as learning opportunities
Conduct weekly/fortnightly engagements with youths to scaffold towards goals
Monitor and review quarterly with youth, families, schools and other supporting partners
Family, and partnerships
Collaborate and coordinate with staff, families, schools and other social partners
Assess risks/needs and consult the Lead, Social Worker, Counsellor
Take turns with the team to organise family/community events
Conduct semesterly conferences / visits to home/schools
Administration and operations
Document relevant information on the scholar management system in a timely manner
Support in =Dreams programmes and other organisational activities
Evening work hours required because the youths only return to campus after school
QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma or degree in any fields
3 years of experience in engaging youths and/or experience in coaching and mentoring
Patient, committed and value building authentic relationships with diverse communities, families and professionals
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Be a strong team player
Able to discern and make good judgements
Ready to laugh at oneself and with others; believes in teaching one to fish and not giving the fish
Experience working with children, youth and low-income families is preferred
Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
=DREAMS is a secular co-ed weekday residential model that provides after school education & support to promising & deserving children from underprivileged households to break out of poverty & dream of a future not limited by their family circumstances.