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1. SOCIAL WORKER / CASEWORKER (FOCY)

Job Description

Established in 1996, Life Community Services Society is a mid-sized social service agency serving children and youth from low-resourced, vulnerable and at-risk backgrounds. Our vision is for every child to be the best that they can be, through our mission of empowering children and families through care and mentoring.

We are looking for dedicated Caseworkers to join our dynamic Friends of Children & Youth (FOCY) programme team, where we work to support and uplift children and youth from families affected by parental incarceration, as well as engage with their caregivers to provide holistic support. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and their families, we welcome you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and client evaluations, and document individualized care plans, case notes, progress updates and closure reports.
• Provide casework, groupwork and brief counseling or crisis intervention as necessary for clients and their families, including monthly home visits.
• Assess and prioritize client and caregiver needs, ensuring services are delivered in line with established standards
• Collaborate with relevant organizations, healthcare providers, and community partners to address client needs, while empowering clients through resource navigation and skill-building.
• Facilitate and support child-centred mentoring interventions, including partnering with volunteer mentors to support client care plans.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in accordance with organisational policies, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements; participate in quality assurance reviews and audits.
• Plan and implement programmes or activities for clients, working with external partners or service providers where appropriate.
• Assist in programme evaluation, data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform service improvements.
• Train and mentor junior helping professionals or interns, fostering peer-to-peer learning and building competencies in case management, client engagement, and best practices.

Requirements – Experience and Competencies

• Possess a Graduate Diploma or Degree in Social Work or a related field
• Min 3 years experience in community work and youth engagement
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to connect genuinely with children and their caregivers
• A good team player who can also work independently, with good problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support programme objectives.
• Willingness to travel for home visits

2. CASEWORKER (MKFC)

Job Description

Established in 1996, Life Community Services Society is a mid-sized social service agency serving children and youth from low-resourced, vulnerable and at-risk backgrounds. Our vision is for every child to be the best that they can be, through our mission of empowering children and families through care and mentoring.

We are looking for a dedicated Caseworker to join our MightyKids, Families & Community programme team, where we work to support and uplift children and youth from low-income, underserved, vulnerable and at-risk families in the Telok Blangah community. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and their families, we welcome you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Casework management to support the children, youth, and caregivers. This may include intake and referral, psycho-social assessment, client engagement, goal setting, intervention planning and regular reviews.
• Manage engagement with parents and caregivers, including conducting intake assessment, home visits and maintaining regular communication through various platforms.
• Conduct group work; plan and facilitate activities or events for the children and youth to support their holistic development. 
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to provide holistic support to the children and families. This involves participating in discussions and case conferences with community partners such as the Family Service Centres, schools and the Social Service Office.
• Stakeholder management, including engagement and coordination with volunteers and corporate partners, to harness their continued support for the Programme.
• Maintain clear and updated administrative records, such as case notes, meeting minutes, attendance and event records.
• Assist in analysing trends and assessing needs of the community and target clients.
• Centre maintenance, to contribute to regular upkeep of the Programme’s premises, to build a clean and safe space for the children and youth.

Requirements – Experience and Competencies

• Diploma/ Degree in Social Work/ Psychology/ Counselling or other related discipline.
• At least 3 years of working experience in Social Service Agencies, especially in children and youth work, will be an added advantage.
• Keen interest in working with children and youth.
• People-oriented, good interpersonal and communication skills, able to collaborate with parents, caregivers, volunteers, and other stakeholders such as community partners.
• Strong team player, proactive, with strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Teachable heart and willing to embrace new learning opportunities.
• Willingness to work on Saturday mornings and weekday evenings (as needed).

3. SENIOR PROGRAMME EXECUTIVE (child-centred mentoring)

Job Description

Life Community Services Society is a social service agency serving children & youth from low-resourced, vulnerable and at-risk backgrounds. Our vision is for every child to be the best that they can be, through our mission of empowering children and families through care and mentoring.

We are seeking a dynamic and progressive team player who is conscientious, service-oriented, and passionate about people development and empowering children from vulnerable backgrounds to have a fair chance at succeeding in life through child-centred mentoring. In this role, you will work with our children and families, as well as relevant stakeholders like volunteer mentors and partner organisations, to provide holistic support. If you are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, and believe in nurturing them to thrive in adulthood with the heart to mentor the next generation, we warmly invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Be an advocate for child-centred mentoring
• Review and enhance training and development of volunteer mentors
• Develop a volunteer leadership framework
• Recruit, screen, select, train, match and support volunteer mentors to provide mentoring support to children, and light-touch support to parents as a family friend
• Outreach to ComLink+ families, schools, and existing Life Community programmes
• Co-develop weekly programme curriculum to support mentors in building relationships and enabling positive learning experiences for children aged 6 to 13, based on their assessed needs
• Ensure the smooth running of mentoring sessions, including facilitation of group sessions
• Plan and organise half-yearly outings for family bonding
• Schedule home visits with children and their caregivers when necessary, including assessing their needs and strengths, and providing relevant support
• Work with impact assessment partner to evaluate programme outcomes
• Maintain administrative tasks, such as maintaining accurate mentor-mentee records, managing databases and handling relevant correspondence

Requirements – Experience and Competencies

• Preferably possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work, Education, Early Childhood, or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the social service or education sector or grassroots/community work
• Passion for children and families from vulnerable backgrounds
• Strong team player, with good facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong stakeholder and people management skills
• Able to work on selected evenings and weekends (equivalent time-off will be granted)

4. PROGRAMME EXECUTIVE (child-centred mentoring)

Job Description

Life Community Services Society is a social service agency serving children & youth from low-resourced, vulnerable and at-risk backgrounds. Our vision is for every child to be the best that they can be, through our mission of empowering children and families through care and mentoring.

We are seeking a dynamic and progressive team player who is conscientious, service-oriented, and passionate about people development and empowering children from vulnerable backgrounds to have a fair chance at succeeding in life through child-centred mentoring. In this role, you will work with our children and families, as well as relevant stakeholders like volunteer mentors and partner organisations, to provide holistic support. If you are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, and believe in nurturing them to thrive in adulthood with the heart to mentor the next generation, we warmly invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Be an advocate for child-centred mentoring
• Recruit, screen, select, train, match and support volunteer mentors to provide mentoring support to children, and light-touch support to parents as a family friend
• Outreach to ComLink+ families, schools, and existing Life Community programmes
• Co-developing weekly programme curriculum, to support mentors in building relationships and enabling positive learning experiences for children aged 6 to 13, based on their assessed needs
• Ensure the smooth running of mentoring sessions, including facilitation of group sessions
• Plan and organise half-yearly outings for family bonding
• Schedule home visits with children and their caregivers when necessary, including assessing their needs and strengths, and providing relevant support
• Support in impact assessment to evaluate programme outcomes
• Maintain administrative tasks, such as maintaining accurate mentor-mentee records, managing databases and handling relevant correspondence

Requirements – Experience and Competencies

• Preferably possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work, Education, Early Childhood, or a related field
• Relevant experience in the social service or education sector or grassroots/community work
• Passion for children and families from vulnerable backgrounds
• Strong team player, with good facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong stakeholder and people management skills
• Able to work on selected evenings and weekends (equivalent time-off will be granted)

5. FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Job Description

Life Community Services Society is a social service agency serving children & youth from low-resourced, vulnerable and at-risk backgrounds. Our vision is for every child to be the best that they can be, through our mission of empowering children and families through care and mentoring.

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Fundraiser who has a passion for children to lead our organization’s fundraising initiatives. This role is pivotal in leading the development of a comprehensive financial sustainability plan and to execute effective fundraising strategies to support our mission and programmes. The position will expand and diversify our funding sources, cultivate relationships with donors, and manage fundraising campaigns and events, to support the growth plans of the agency. If you have the skills and passion for fundraising and a desire to make a difference in the lives of our children, we welcome you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Fundraising Planning

• Develop a financial sustainability plan with comprehensive fundraising goals, budget and fundraising strategies, in line with the organisation’s vision and mission
• Work closely with the Board and senior management team to identify fundraising priorities and opportunities and set annual fundraising targets and performance metrics to measure success.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.
• Foster collaboration across all areas of the organization to ensure alignment in achieving fundraising goals.

Donor Cultivation & Stakeholder Management

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit financial contributions and gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Develop personalized stewardship plans to recognize and engage donors.
• Represent the organisation at relevant events and engage with key supporters to build lasting win-win connections.

Grant Writing & Proposal Development

• Research and apply for grants that align with the organization’s programs and initiatives.
• Develop compelling proposals and reports to secure funding from diverse sources.

Event Planning & Campaigns

• Lead, plan and execute all fundraising activities, including major donor cultivation, online campaigns and special events.
• Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns to generate financial support and community engagement.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to create promotional materials for campaigns

Framework and Process Oversight

• Enhance and formalise donor engagement and management processes.
• Uphold legal and ethical standards in fundraising practices, ensuring transparency, honesty, and accountability in all interactions with donors and stakeholders.

Data Management & Reporting

• Oversee donor database management to track contributions, donor interactions, and campaign effectiveness.
• Analyse donor data to identify trends, and review donor engagement strategies to assess the effectiveness of fundraising programmes, making data-driven and research-backed decisions to optimize fundraising efforts.

Requirements – Experience and Competencies

• Degree holder in the area of Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Relevant working experience with minimum 6 to 8 years of experience in fundraising, with a proven track record of securing major gifts, grants, and managing successful campaigns. Experience in the social service sector is preferred.
• Familiarity with digital fundraising strategies and tools
• Excellent persuasion and negotiation skills, with the ability to inspire and influence others.
• Strong people leadership and management skills, with experience in team development and collaborating across teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and derive insights to inform strategic decisions.

6. TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION MANAGER

Job Description

Life Community Services Society is a social service agency serving children & youth from low-resourced, vulnerable and at-risk backgrounds. Our vision is for every child to be the best that they can be, through our mission of empowering children and families through care and mentoring.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Technology & Innovation Manager to lead and coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of digitalization initiatives across our organization, in support of our organisation’s vision and mission. This role is key to helping us optimize our digital tools and systems infrastructure to enhance our services and improve process efficiencies through the use of technology. The position will also elevate our suite of digital tools through the introduction of innovative and creative solutions to meet the agency’s needs. If you have the skills and passion for technology and a desire to make a difference for the lives of our children, we welcome you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee IT and digital transformation projects from initiation to completion.
• Work with cross-functional teams to assess needs, propose solutions and translate them into technical requirements.
• Manage vendors, consultants, and contractors involved in digitalisation projects.
• Track and monitor projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Maintain project documentation including plans, timelines, status reports, and risk assessments.
• Improve systems and workflows for relevant departments with new and existing digital tools.
• Provide guidance on best practices in cybersecurity protocols, data security and digital compliance
• Support staff with technical implementation, change management, and user training.
• Monitor project outcomes and measure impact against organizational goals.

Requirements – Experience & Competencies

• Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration or other relevant degrees
• Proven track record and experience in a technology-related field such as IT Project Management, with minimum working experience of 5 years
• Strong understanding of both technical and business processes, able to formulate innovative solutions to address business and operational issues.
• Experience with non-profit systems such as case management, volunteer management and donation platforms will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with cloud-based systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good business leadership mindset, with strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

7. STUDENT CARE TEACHER (PART-TIME)

Location: Sengkang / Hougang

Job Description

Life Community Services Society is one of the leaders in the Student Care sector, and we are looking to recruit committed individuals who have a calling from God to serve together as a team to mentor children aged 7 – 12 by providing quality after-school care support in a homely environment.

You will play an active role in identifying the needs of the children and to support their learning and holistic development through the following:

• Supervising and guiding the children with their homework
• Planning and delivering programmes, such as character development programmes
• Organising enrichment workshops that can help promote the overall development of the children
• Curate creative activities to develop skills and expand mindsets in the areas of innovation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Engage children in outdoor play that serves to build psychomotor skills

As a significant adult figure to the children, you will be engaging with parents and caregivers as well as leveraging on resources in the community, for the well-being of the children.

If you have passion for children, understand the current issues facing children during this post-pandemic environment, and want to take up the challenge, download the application form below and submit to lcss@life-community.org.

The desired candidate should be/ possess:

• At least a Polytechnic Diploma in relevant discipline
• Preferably, WSQ Student Care certification
• Prior work experience with children with special needs is a plus
• Those without qualifications but have relevant working experience will also be considered
• Good team player
• Good communication skills

What’s next?:

Please click ‘Join Us’ below to download the application form and submit your completed form and resume to lcss@life-community.org and we will be in touch with you. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.