Youth Worker - Yishun

Contract Period: 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2027 Working hours: ·     Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ·     Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ·     Inclusive of 1 hour lunch break on Mondays to Thursdays ·     Fridays, HBL days, pre-selected days during school holidays: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ·    Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays Scope of Services: Primary Response and Intervention ·     Act as first point of contact for incidents and behavioural concerns happening during curriculum time. ·     Conduct initial assessment of behavioural incidents through fact-finding and by getting the students involved to write incident reports. ·     Implement immediate de-escalation strategies if needed ·     Determine appropriate response in consultation with SM Committee Restorative Practice Implementation ·     Facilitate restorative conversations and mediate conflict following behavioural incidents ·     Support students in understanding the impact of their actions on others and the school community Relationship Building and Early Prevention ·     Engage students through to build trust and rapport. Further guidelines will be provided in due time. ·     Conduct proactive outreach to students who may benefit from additional support (e.g. first/second-time vapers, students with more than 2 incident reports in the semester, students with disruptive behaviour) Documentation and Reporting ·     Work with SM Committee to maintain records of all interventions, restorative processes, and student interactions ·     Ensure all documentation complies with privacy and confidentiality requirements Scope and Limitations ·     The Youth Worker provides practical support and guidance but does not conduct formal counselling or therapy sessions ·     All interventions operate within the school's restorative practice framework and policies ·     The role supports but does not replace formal disciplinary processes when required Key Relationships ·     Internal: SM Committee, teaching staff, school counsellors, school leadership, administrative staff Primary: Students experiencing behavioural challenges and their peer groups Qualifications, skills and experience: ·       Preferably possess certifications in Counselling, Educational Psychology, Social Work or in other fields related to social and emotional learning or hold equivalent qualifications. ·       Competent to carry out the assigned tasks and responsibilities. Prior experience inworking with secondary school students and classroom management is preferred. ·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills. ·       Interest in working with youths from diverse backgrounds ·       Ability to develop rapport with youths ·      Shall have a minimum of two years of experience in youth work