Counsellor (Families for Life @ Communities Dept)

As a Counsellor, you will play a pivotal role in delivering evidence-based support to families. This position offers the unique opportunity to combine clinical insight with proactive education to build resilient marriages and parenting foundations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide counselling and casework support to individuals, couples, and families.
• Conduct assessments, develop intervention plans, and participate in case discussions.
• Provide information and referral services to connect clients with relevant community resources.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case documentation in adherence with organisational and practice framework

• Conduct outreach to families through mass, group, and individual engagement to encourage participation in FFLC programmes.
• Deliver FFLC evidence-based parenting and marriage programmes.
• Contribute to the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes and Family Life Education (FLE) resources.
• Maintain sign-up and attendance records for clients and follow established counselling and programme procedures.
• Conduct and support Family Life Education talks and workshops for schools and community partners.

• Collaborate with school leaders, teachers, and school counsellors to reach parents and identify family needs.
• Recommend suitable programmes and provide information and referral support for parents.
• Work with Parent Support Groups and Fathers’ Groups to strengthen outreach and explore partnership opportunities.

• Build and maintain partnerships with community agencies, schools, and organisations.
• Cultivate professional partnerships with stakeholders to enhance programme reach and impact

Job Requirements:

• Masters or Bachelor's Degree in Counselling
• A minimum of 3 years in social work/counselling OR 5 years of experience in Family Life Education.
• Specialized Training: Certification in Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), Signposts, or Prepare/Enrich is an advantage.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills; bilingual proficiency is preferred to engage effectively with our diverse community.
• Availability to work some Saturdays and weekday evenings to meet the needs of working families.

This position is on contract basis.

Work Location: Choa Chu Kang

If you are interested to join us, please apply via Fei Yue Career Portal.

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