Youth Worker / Student Support Officer (School-Based, Part-Time)

Job Description We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Youth Worker to join our team to support the implementation and coordination of Student with Additional Needs (SwANs) programmes under the UPLIFT initiative at a primary school in Jurong West. You will work closely with the school’s Student Management Team, Year Heads, Form Teachers, and School Counsellors to provide timely mentoring and social-emotional interventions for high-needs or vulnerable student populations. Roles & Responsibilities • Student Engagement & Mentoring: Build positive relationships and conduct regular socio-emotional check-ins with targeted primary school students facing attendance, behavioural, motivational, or family-related challenges. • Programme Coordination: Support the planning, implementation, and execution of structured after-school intervention and engagement activities (e.g., BOOST-UP, RISE-UP, STEP-UP, and Homework Support Club). • Attendance Tracking: Monitor student attendance patterns, conduct check-ins regarding absenteeism or school-refusal tendencies, and engage parents/caregivers to support consistent school attendance. • After-School Support: Supervise and engage students meaningfully in the school's Care Hub, providing homework guidance and fostering positive routines. • Documentation: Maintain detailed, confidential, and accurate records of student mentoring sessions, behavioural observations, and submit termly progress tracking reports. Job Requirements • Mandatory Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of direct experience working with at-risk or high-needs primary school children. • Proven Capability: Demonstrated track record of engaging youths through diverse domain activities such as sports, arts, music, or enrichment to drive school connectedness. • Preferred Qualifications: A degree or diploma from a recognized local institution in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Early Childhood Education, Youth Work, or a related discipline. • Soft Skills: High levels of cultural sensitivity, professional conduct, empathy, and strong conflict management skills (SMC mediation accreditation is a distinct advantage). • Commitment: Ability to adhere strictly to the deployment schedule from Tuesday to Thursday (11:00 AM – 5:00 PM) during school terms, alongside specified school holiday block sessions. Employment Details • Employment Type: Part-Time / Contract • Salary Range: S$22.00 – S$26.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)