Community Developer

About MPCSL

Marine Parade Community Space Ltd is a registered charity and IPC serving the Marine Parade community. As part of its work, MPCSL looks after vulnerable residents in the constituency by coordinating social service delivery in a resident-centric manner. It maintains an office/ centre at Block 19 Marine Terrace for residents to seek social assistance.

Job Scope

The Community Developer has three main roles within the community:
1. To be the last mile social service delivery
- Receive cases from various community referrals and attend to walk-ins at the centre;
- Conduct an assessment through home visits or sessions in the centre to establish needs of the resident and link resident up to relevant services/ resources;
- Maintain a database to ensure continuity of care;
- Attend to all enquiries raised by the community, especially those related to social issues and well-being of the residents;
- Follow-up on cases with multiple stakeholders and ensure coordination of care;
- Handle cases which require case management but are reluctant to approach formal systems for assistance; main aims of such interim case management is to attend to any urgent requests from the resident and to triage the case back to formal systems for long-term care and follow-up;
2. To develop community relationships
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with Social Service Agencies and other community partners;
- Be up to date on the resources in Marine Parade, as well as the latest government initiatives and schemes;
- Nurture formal and informal help-giving in the community, developing a strong sense of community spirit amongst community partners and residents;
- Plan and execute community development events;
3. To identify community needs
- Work with community partners and government agencies to identify resource gaps in the community and implement solutions to these gaps;
- To carry out and improve on current initiatives such as Marine Parade Gives Back, Stakeholders’ Networking Event, and other initiatives coordinated by MPCSL;
- To develop ideas and initiatives in meeting community needs through the Asset-Based Community Development approach;
Other Expected Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning and Management
- Assist with the annual budget planning for the community development portfolioSource and procure necessary event items including venue, publicity materials, etc.

2. Design Work and Managing Social Media Platform
- Designing publicity collaterals for MPCSL’s events and campaigns e.g. posters, flyers, electronic lift ad panels etc.Keeping MPCSL’s social media pages updated and develop other appropriate platforms for event updates to residents;

3. Commitments Beyond Work Hours
- Attend meetings or community events (average on a bi-weekly basis)Execute community events beyond work hours when required and as designated by the Programme Manager.

1. Technical Competencies
- Diploma holder in any discipline, preferably in Social Sciences
- Fluent and well-spoken in English and Mandarin Chinese/ Bahasa Melayu (to communicate with residents who cannot speak English)
- Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
- Experience with programme planning and execution, as well as in design work is advantageous

2. Core Competencies
- Hard worker with strong sense of responsibility
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Good team player
- Demonstrated ability to plan, drive, and execute events and programmes independently;
3. Preferred Achievements/ Traits
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Canva
- Passion/ strong interest in social services

Remuneration will commensurate with experience and qualifications. Competitive salary level, increment, and bonuses offered.