576 Family Support jobs in Singapore

The Family Support Officer (FSO) fosters positive relationships with families, engaging in regular discussions on children's progress and conducting home visits for targeted support. FSO will design and implement targeted programs for children and families in need, including individualized care plans, while monitoring children's well-being and school attendance. FSO will collaborate with community agencies and maintain accurate records and reports to track child and family progress, ensuring a supportive network for parents and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform Stakeholders Engagement & Partnerships

2. Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents and family members.

3. Engage parents and children on a regular basis
4. Encourage families to participate in parent engagement activities
5. Work with KidSTART Practitioners (KSPs)/ Family Coaches (FCs) if child/family is supported by KSPs or FCs
6. Collaborate with Learning Facilitators/Learning Support Educators (LSEds/Therapists/Educators/parents and other stakeholders to support child and family
7. Tap on available resources to guide parents on child-rearing
8. Do Home Visits for identified children/families

9. Conduct Casework

10. Do intake assessment for all B20 children

11. Assess risk and needs of identified children and family
12. Design and implement Individualized Intervention care plan for families at risk
13. Administration and maintenance of case notes / records / confidential files
14. Monitor School Attendance for B20 children
15. Provide support to individual children and families; including advice on external resources for support
16. Do Home Visits for identified children/families

17. Deliver Programmes

18. Develop and manage universal and targeted activities/programmes for children and families from identified group

19. Perform Community Development Work

20. Network with community agencies and assist to foster collaborative partnership amongst community, social and corporate partners with PCF

21. Documentation

22. Maintain accurate records of each child, family profile and relevant information

23. Prepare and maintain reports to track progress and share information with relevant keyholders
24. Administration and maintenance of case notes / records / confidential files

Job Holder Requirements:

• Qualification: Recognized Diploma in Social Service/ Social Work/ Diploma in Early Childhood/ Psychology /Related Fields
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of working experience

• Special Qualities, Knowledge & Skills:

• Good knowledge of community resources available to help children & families

• Experience in working with children would be advantageous.
• Good interpersonal, communications skills (Verbal and written).
• Due to the nature of work, candidate needs to be proficient in English language, both verbal and written and proficient in a second language (Chinese, Malay or Tamil)
• Able to multi-task, is resourceful, well organised and meticulous.
• Possess initiative and ability to work independently and yet be a good team player
• Have strong interest in developing and caring for children from vulnerable backgrounds and willing to work with their families.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Good team player

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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As a Family Support Professional, you will be part of a team that strives to make a positive impact on families. Your primary goal will be to journey with parents and caregivers, supporting them in their endeavors to help their children succeed.

The STAR programme is a pioneering initiative inspired by 'Friends of The Children' in the USA. Its objective is to bring about generational change through better educational and life outcomes, thus promoting social mobility. You will work closely with parents and caregivers to equip them with the necessary skills to support their children's growth and development.

• Building positive relationships with parents and caregivers from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating action plans tailored to each family's needs.
• Providing concrete and emotional support to parents and caregivers.
• Fostering engagement between parents, caregivers, and their children.
• Partnering with community partners to provide resources for families.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Self-management and strengths-focused approach.

Please note that this position requires:

• A minimum of two years of experience working with families.
• Willingness to commit to a minimum of three years.
• Proficiency in conversational Malay is an advantage.

You must possess:

• Excellent communication skills.
• IT service management expertise.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Ability to work independently.
• Customer support skills.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing casework support to low-income families and individuals, helping them improve their resources and coping abilities.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a service-oriented attitude. They will also possess the ability to converse in English, Mandarin and a dialect.

Main Responsibilities:

• Casework Support: Assessing and recommending financial assistance and other forms of support to families and individuals.
• Mentoring and Tutoring Programme: Managing the operation of the programme, developing and empowering volunteers, and organising activities to develop students and strengthen family bonds.

Requirements:

• Degree in Social Sciences: Minimum degree in Social Sciences required.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Possession of strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a service-oriented attitude.
• Language Proficiency: Ability to converse in English, Mandarin and a dialect.
• Personal Qualities: Caring, responsible and resilient individual who can work independently and as part of a team.

We are seeking a Child and Family Support Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will have the ability to facilitate parents' understanding of programs and meet the needs of children.

Main Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and identify areas for follow-up, including referrals to internal or external resources.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• Diploma in Social Work
• 1-3 years of experience working with families and children is preferred.

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a team and develop professionally.

Others

The ideal candidate will be a team player, meticulous, and possess good administrative skills. They will also have the ability to work independently, demonstrate patience and commitment to education and nurturing young children, and have an understanding of diverse cultures and races.

The Executive / Senior Executive provides casework support to low-income families and individuals in improving their resources and ability to cope with their challenges. He/She manages the mentoring and tutoring programme, which supports upper primary/lower secondary school students who are academically weaker, and work closely with volunteers who contribute in it.

He/She also works with stakeholders, such as volunteers, partners and vendors, in programme planning, implementation and evaluation.

Key Job Duties

a) Case Management

·  Assesses and recommends appropriate financial assistance and other forms of support to families and individuals.

·  Supports and monitors families' progress in improving their resources and ability to cope with their challenges.

b) Mentoring and Tutoring Programme

· Manages the operation of the programme

· Manages volunteers to develop and empower them to contribute to the programme

· Organise activities to develop the students and strengthen family bonds.

REQUIREMENTS

· Minimum Degree, preferably in Social Sciences

· Has passion to work with low-income families, students and volunteers.

· Good interpersonal and communication skills, with a service-oriented attitude

· Strong organising skills with the ability to work in teams and independently

· Ability to converse in English, Mandarin and preferably a dialect

· Willing to work on Saturday

· Caring, responsible and resilient

· Proactive in learning

The Executive / Senior Executive provides casework support to low-income families and individuals in improving their resources and ability to cope with their challenges. He/She manages the mentoring and tutoring programme, which supports upper primary/lower secondary school students who are academically weaker, and work closely with volunteers who contribute in it.

He/She also works with stakeholders, such as volunteers, partners and vendors, in programme planning, implementation and evaluation.

Key Job Duties

a) Case Management

· Assesses and recommends appropriate financial assistance and other forms of support to families and individuals.

· Supports and monitors families' progress in improving their resources and ability to cope with their challenges.

b) Mentoring and Tutoring Programme

· Manages the operation of the programme

· Manages volunteers to develop and empower them to contribute to the programme

· Organise activities to develop the students and strengthen family bonds.

REQUIREMENTS

· Minimum Degree, preferably in Social Sciences

· Has passion to work with low-income families, students and volunteers.

· Good interpersonal and communication skills, with a service-oriented attitude

· Strong organising skills with the ability to work in teams and independently

· Ability to converse in English, Mandarin and preferably a dialect

· Willing to work on Saturday

· Caring, responsible and resilient

· Proactive in learning

The Executive / Senior Executive provides casework support to low-income families and individuals in improving their resources and ability to cope with their challenges. He/She manages the mentoring and tutoring programme, which supports upper primary/lower secondary school students who are academically weaker, and work closely with volunteers who contribute in it.
He/She also works with stakeholders, such as volunteers, partners and vendors, in programme planning, implementation and evaluation.
Key Job Duties
Case Management
Assess and recommend appropriate financial assistance and other forms of support to families and individuals.
Support and monitor families’ progress in improving their resources and ability to cope with their challenges.
Mentoring and Tutoring Programme
Manage the operation of the programme.
Manage volunteers to develop and empower them to contribute to the programme.
Organise activities to develop the students and strengthen family bonds.
Requirements
Minimum Degree, preferably in Social Sciences.
Has passion to work with low-income families, students and volunteers.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, with a service-oriented attitude.
Strong organising skills with the ability to work in teams and independently.
Ability to converse in English, Mandarin and preferably a dialect to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.
Willing to work on Saturday.
Caring, responsible and resilient.
Proactive in learning.
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The Executive / Senior Executive provides casework support to low-income families and individuals in improving their resources and ability to cope with their challenges. He/She manages the mentoring and tutoring programme, which supports upper primary/lower secondary school students who are academically weaker, and work closely with volunteers who contribute in it.

He/She also works with stakeholders, such as volunteers, partners and vendors, in programme planning, implementation and evaluation.

Key Job Duties

a) Case Management

· Assesses and recommends appropriate financial assistance and other forms of support to families and individuals.

· Supports and monitors families’ progress in improving their resources and ability to cope with their challenges.

b) Mentoring and Tutoring Programme

· Manages the operation of the programme

· Manages volunteers to develop and empower them to contribute to the programme

· Organise activities to develop the students and strengthen family bonds.

REQUIREMENTS

· Minimum Degree, preferably in Social Sciences

· Has passion to work with low-income families, students and volunteers.

· Good interpersonal and communication skills, with a service-oriented attitude

· Strong organising skills with the ability to work in teams and independently

· Ability to converse in English, Mandarin and preferably a dialect

· Willing to work on Saturday

· Caring, responsible and resilient

· Proactive in learning

Full-time

Social Work

KidSTART Practitioners (KSPs) provide child development strategies through home visits, support groups, and ongoing monitoring. They foster parent-child bonding and promote child development by actively engaging families and working with social / community partners and government agencies to ensure the needs of children and their families are addressed holistically.

• Assess the needs and risks of families and customize intervention accordingly.
• Build rapport, engagement and cultivate a positive relationship with parents/caregivers to ensure that child development knowledge and skills are imparted effectively.
• Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of child development, maternal and family wellbeing.
• Collaborate and partner community and social service agencies (eg. Medical Professionals, FSCs, SSOs) to provide the necessary support for the families and their children, which includes regular case conferences and discussions.
• Contribute to group sessions/activities to reinforce child development knowledge and skills, mental wellbeing of caregivers, and create opportunities for peer support among caregivers.
• Support in outreach efforts to reach out and recruit new families to join the Home Visitation Programme.

• 5 day work week: Mon-Fri
• Occasional weekday nights / weekend depending on family's schedule for home visits.
• Attractive remuneration and staff benefits
• Location - Punggol

• Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Development, Psychology, Nursing, or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of work experience in the early childhood development or social service sector and familiar with the needs of low-income families.
• Good communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Passionate and committed to work with caregivers and their children.
• Able to work independently and handles administration.
• Able to work on weekends when required.

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