Family Social Worker/ Counsellor - Part-Time

Hours: Full-time (40 hrs per week) or part-time (negotiable)

Term: Maximum one-year contract

Reporting to: Executive Director

Working with: Clients, staff members, volunteers & external stakeholders

Start date: Immediate

Application deadline: 26 April 2024, Friday, 12pm

Oogachaga is Singapore’s most established LGBTQ+ community organisation, working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer and gender-diverse (LGBTQ+) individuals, couples and families since 1999.

About the position:

This position has become available as the existing position-holder has decided to convert to a different role internally. The position offers an opportunity for the successful candidate to work directly with and support parents & families with LGBTQ+ children & members.

About the Applicant:

We are looking for someone who is highly self-motivated and passionate about supporting and empowering all family members, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Ideally, you should be professionally qualified with relevant experience in working with individuals & families, with a LGBTQ-affirming, strengths-based and systemic approach.

As an affirming and inclusive professional, non-profit community organisation, we encourage applications from qualified persons who identify as LGBTQ+ or allies, including those living with HIV, as well as members of minority communities.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be supporting and working directly with members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Providing professional counselling & casework interventions for families with LGBTQ+ members, including youths & adults
• Identifying clients’ needs and connecting clients to appropriate community resources
• Developing, implementing and evaluating community outreach programmes
• Building partnerships with external stakeholders
• Working with volunteers

Job Requirements:

• Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents (PR) only
• Recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology only
• Registration with the relevant professional association is preferred
• LGBTQ-affirming personal and professional stance
• Strong verbal & written communication skills in English
• Ability to communicate in another official language (Chinese, Malay or Tamil) will be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills with individuals & groups
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a diverse environment
• Prior experience working with families and LGBTQ+ clients will be an added advantage

Job Application:

• Remuneration will commensurate with the successful candidate's relevant qualifications and experience
• Please submit your online application at: bit.ly/OCjob2024
• Closing date: 26 April 2024, Friday, 12pm
• We apologise that only eligible applicants will be contacted by email.