Welfare Officer (Operation Executive)
HCSA COMMUNITY SERVICES
General Summary
The Operations Executive supports the safe and smooth day-to-day operations of the halfway house by ensuring residents’ needs, operational requirements, and risk management measures are effectively carried out.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Ensure residents’ daily needs and welfare are attended to in a safe, respectful, and timely manner.
- Build positive day-to-day rapport with residents and encourage pro-social behaviour, responsibility, and participation in programmes.
- Handle residents’ feedback, concerns, and complaints professionally, and escalate matters appropriately when required.
- Refer residents’ emotional, behavioural, or social issues to the Social Worker or relevant staff when necessary.
- Support the implementation of institutional and community-based programmes, including outings, activities, and events.
- Carry out resident supervision duties in accordance with approved SOPs, safety protocols, and operational instructions.
- Monitor and report safety, security, behavioural, or operational risks promptly to supervisors.
- Assist in incident response, emergency situations, and de-escalation efforts in accordance with established procedures.
- Support admissions, orientation, transitions, and discharge-related operational processes for residents.
- Maintain accurate and timely operational records, reports, shift logs, and handover documentation.
- Oversee the cleanliness, upkeep, and general estate management of the halfway house environment.
- Assist in monitoring workplace safety and health (WSH) practices to maintain a safe living and working environment.
- Provide logistical and administrative support to ensure the smooth functioning of the halfway house and programme activities.
- Work collaboratively with Ops, Social Work, Throughcare, and Community Engagement teams to support integrated care and continuity of service delivery.
- Uphold professional conduct, boundaries, confidentiality, and organisational policies at all times.
Requirements
- Preferably possesses at least a Diploma, Higher NITEC, GCE 'A' Level, or GCE 'O' Level qualification.
- Able to understand and carry out instructions promptly and effectively.
- Willing and able to perform shift work, including weekends and public holidays.
- Good organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other digital communication tools.
- Able to engage residents with respect and empathy while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and situational awareness.
- Demonstrates composure and sound judgement when handling challenging situations, conflicts, or emergencies.
- Physically and emotionally fit to work in a residential rehabilitation environment.
- Prior experience in residential care, security operations, social services, community work, or related fields will be an advantage.
- For ex-offender applicants, a minimum of two years of continuous sobriety is required.
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We thank all applicants for your interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.