The Counsellor

OVERVIEW of Duties & Responsibilities:

The Counsellor is entrusted with and accountable for providing professional counselling and therapy services in the schools and/or at the YOUthCARE Centre. He or she works alongside the Youth Worker in providing INTERVENTION for students who need such help or support. He/she will also be assigned other counselees as and when the need arises. The counsellor will also conduct groupwork dealing with teens and parenting issues.

The Counsellor needs to understand clearly the nature of the Youth Worker’s work as he/she plays a role that supports and complements the Youth Worker in the area of intervention. The Counsellor also has to keep and maintain records, provide reports and maintain close rapport with teachers and parents, ensuring greater success in helping our youths.

Qualifications needed for Counsellors

• Bachelor degree in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work
• Grad Dip or Masters in Counselling
• At least three years of relevant experience

Information You Provide

As a Counsellor, the Job demands of you:

• Above all else, PASSION in helping youths succeed.
• Willingness to learn, be humble, flexible, adapt and stretch yourself sometimes beyond comfort zones.
• Readiness to do whatever it takes to turn our at-risk youths from social liabilities to assets.

If you decide this is not for you, you may leave this site at any time.

If you are still interested, carry on to the qualities required. It’s is a tall order, yes. But here’s the deal: even if you know you don’t measure up, you still stand a chance as long as you are sure THAT’s the way you want to be. If you are willing to work with us, we’ll train, develop & get you there.

Qualities Required of a Counsellor

Complete the Qualities form so that we have a clearer picture of who you are and the strengths you bring. Attach the completed form to your application.

• Download Qualities Form

Five Crucial Questions to Consider before sending the application to us:

1. Do you really want to do this work?
2. Are you willing to face everyday, students who may be defiant, rude and unwilling to co-operate?
3. Do you think you have what it takes to help at-risk youths turn their lives around?
4. The social work sector pays far lesser than the corporate world. Can you accept it?
5. This industry is “low pay, high demand”. Do you still want to apply?

If you answered “No” — to any one of the questions, you may want to seriously reconsider your choice of work. Or if you are not ready at this point in your life, come back when you are. Thank you for considering this work.

If you answered “Yes”, please submit your application form right away! We definitely want to meet you!

Application Form

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Please email your application to career@caresingapore.org.