Coach (Social Service Assistant)

We’re looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Coach (Social Service Assistant) in our Small Group Care (SGC) programme. At SGC, we provide trauma-informed care in a safe, nurturing environment to help Children and Young Persons (CYPs) heal, grow, and thrive. As a Coach, you’ll play a vital role in our clients’ daily lives and recovery journeys.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong, nurturing relationships with and provide individualised support to 1–2 assigned children,
• Help implement therapeutic plans and behavioural strategies (e.g., Positive Behavioural Plans, Occupational Therapy approaches),
• Supervise daily routines, meals, school transitions, and structured activities,
• Conduct weekly one-on-one therapeutic sessions,
• Support behavioural modification and trauma recovery,
• Collaborate with social workers, psychologists, and supervisors to track progress and plan interventions,
• Communicate with stakeholders such as schools, families to assist with schoolwork and care arrangements,
• Plan and run educational programmes to meet resident’s needs,
• Support volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and external partnerships,
• Complete documentation and ensure continuity of care between shifts

Work Schedule: 5-day work week (8am–6pm or 1pm–10pm); with one weekday off and Sunday rest day

Requirements

Technical Competencies:

• Minimum GCE “O” Level or equivalent
• Proficient in English and a second language (Chinese, Tamil, Hindi, or Malay)

Core Competencies:

• Experience working with children with trauma and behavioural challenges
• Passionate about working with children
• Patient, compassionate, and a strong team player
• Positive and independent with excellent interpersonal skills
• Committed to ethics, child safety, and long-term change

Preferred Achievements & Characteristics:

• Able to supervise and manage small groups of children
• Skilled in programme planning and activity execution
• First-aid trained and able to respond to emergencies
• Able to empathise and connect with children from diverse backgrounds

Why Join Us?

At CSLMCH, you will be part of a dedicated team making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children. We offer a supportive work environment where you can grow professionally while contributing to a cause that truly matters.

Interested applicants may send their CV via this portal OR to hr@cslmch.org.sg. (You only need to choose one of these channels to submit your CV.)