Counsellor

Roles & Responsibilities

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Salvation Army has been touching lives in Singapore since 1935 and we remain committed in serving the underprivileged in the community without discrimination. To us, every life is precious and we actively help those in need regardless of age, race or religion.

Throughout the years, we have established a comprehensive network of social services to meet a wide range of needs in our community. Our diverse programmes reach out to children who need care and protection, families in material need, ailing aged requiring quality nursing care and other needy segments in our society.

Our spiritual ministry also reaches out to the people in the community to provide counsel to those in need. We are there to help guide those in need towards finding their identity and purpose in life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Salvation Army - Children and Youth Group

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate Counsellor to provide therapeutic support to children, youth, and families in our residential care and community programs. A large majority of our children and youth have a history of abuse, neglect, trauma or have a parent incarcerated. This role emphasises emotional support, skill-building, and crisis intervention in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and psychoeducation to clients (child, youth or family) dealing with trauma, family conflict, and behavioural challenges.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups (e.g., coping skills, social-emotional learning).
• Work closely with social workers and psychologists to implement care plans.
• Document sessions and contribute to case reviews.
• Support crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications: Masters in Counselling Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counselling, or related field (must be eligible for accreditation with SAC or equivalent).

Experience: 3 years and above years in counselling, preferably with cases which are involved in child protection, trauma or out of home care and have worked with children, youth or families.

Skills:

• Training in modalities like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or other trauma modalities), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Play Therapy.
• Ability to engage clients with complex needs.
• No supervisory responsibilities—focus on direct client work.

OTHER INFORMATION

Workload: Standard hours (9 AM-6 PM) with evening/weekend needs.

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