Be that light for them!
A rewarding career, participating in the growth of our children and youth
Join our family today!
Below are some of our currently available positions. If you are interested in a career with Boys’ Town, drop us an email with your updated resume and indicate the position that you are keen at our address provided below!
Position Updated:
10th Feburary 2023
Job Purpose
To effectively manage cases receiving foster care services and provide social workers with professional supervision in case management and group work.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth assessment and prepare Foster Parent Assessment Reports, presenting findings at the panel and following up on decisions and recommendations
- Supervise and support foster placement so as to prevent breakdowns in existing care arrangements
- Conduct visits to ensure that the placement is able to safeguard and promote the safety, stability and well-being of the child
- Spearhead case movement through team meetings, monthly case review sessions, COF, CART reviews etc
- Identify at-risk situations and develop strategies and intervention plan to address child safety issues, and well-being
- Provide a 24-hour hotline for foster parents per duty schedule and ensure that the team follows up on outcomes
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of case management and other support programmes and activities extended to foster families
- Assess case progress and programme outcome and effectiveness
- Ensure, support and monitor SOPs and participate in audit processes
- Lead and facilitate meetings and case conferences
- Look into best practices and implement them within the department
- Provide guidance and supervision for social workers and case workers
- Conduct regular case discussions with social workers and supervise their case management
- Monitor caseloads and performance of social workers
- Support or conduct practice research
- Cover for Head/Fostering Services whenever necessary
- Participate in road shows and other community outreach events as and when necessary
- Organise and participate in inter-agency efforts in support of the welfare and development of the foster child
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Social Work / Masters in Social Work
- At least 5 years of relevant experience with 2 years in a supervisory position
- Experience in working with children and young persons & their families
Position Updated:
13th January 2023
Job Purpose
Due to the expansion of our team, we are hiring a Community Partnerships Executive to maintain and develop successful partnerships with corporate and individual supporters through donations, sponsorship, fundraising and events.
A significant part of the role is to manage records and data of benefactors and identify and recruit high-value relationships with corporate funders to support events and campaigns.
Job Responsibilities
- Review and support the maintenance of the volunteer management SOP
- Generate reports for management through Salesforce
- To recruit, manage, deploy and evaluate volunteers
- Maintain and develop the portfolio of corporate relationships
- Design and deliver a communication and contact strategy including fundraising events and annual initiatives
- Manage the department budget in line with the business plan and fundraising strategy
- Provide strong account management to maximize income for Boys' Town
- Develop strong pitches, submit grant-related documents and research potential sponsors to target
- Communicate partnerships-related briefings and announcements to the organization
- Responsible for the deployment and the application of the donor database management
- Act as an ambassador representing the organization at external events
- Promote and participate actively in all fundraising activities
- Any other duties reasonably assigned by the Community Partnerships Deputy Director or Manager
Job Requirements
- Degree in Business or Social Sciences or Arts or other relevant specializations
- 2 years of relevant experience in the social service sector preferred
- Understand the relevant policies and procedures to assist volunteer work
- Knowledge of universal declaration on volunteering and current national volunteering codes and standards
- Understand the impact of cultural or community attitudes on appropriate roles, relationships and approaches of the volunteer worker
- Understand how volunteers fit within the organisation
Position Updated:
13th January 2023
Job Purpose
To facilitate various adventure-based programs, workshops and related services for a wide range of clients.
To assist in administrative functions and assist juniors or interns with programme design and implementation, case management and departmental and organizational practices.
Job Responsibilities
- Engage with stakeholders and Children and Young Persons (CYPs) on a weekly basis.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure care and support for the CYPs including in-family coaching and support.
- Data entry of all cases and preparation of monthly report submission to relevant authorities.
- Liaise with the relevant authorities on relevant case matters.
- Plan, design and organize adventure-based programmes and training materials.
- Collaborate with staff to ensure the smooth running of the programmes and provide technical and resource support for adventure-based activities.
- Ensure equipment functionality and maintenance to ensure the safety of clients.
- Participate and conduct research concerning programme effectiveness or measuring impact.
- Meet regularly with the Manager and Director to assess the progress and outcome of programmes.
- Mentor interns and junior workers as they assist in administrative and service delivery of BTAC programmes including vetting minutes and reports produced by them.
- Manage the allocated budget for assigned programmes.
- Take on assigned portfolios such as SOPs, research or projects as assigned by the Manager and Director.
Job Requirements
- A Bachelor of Social Work/Psychology or a relevant specialization or a recognized Social Work qualification from the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW) is preferred
- At least 3 years of relevant experience with or in a VWO/ NPO/ social service sector and working with CYPs and their families
- Have a passion for active sports or outdoor adventure and working with at-risk children and youths
- Must be comfortable with heights and in the water due to the nature of adventure-based activities
- Physically and medically fit as the job may require you to lead local and overseas expeditions which may involve trekking, climbing or paddling for long distances
- Flexible to work evenings and weekends when required to meet the demands of the job
- Preferably with an SNCS level 1 or higher, SNAS level 1 or higher, SCF 1-star award or higher, with a valid first aid certification
- Preferably with facilitation experience in ice breakers, team building/bonding games and problem-based activities
Position Updated:
2nd January 2023
Job Purpose
To provide close-supervision and accountability of residents, ensuring the residents’ well- being is taken care of during the day-to-day interactions.
Job Responsibilities
- To be attentive and look into the wellbeing of residents by being available and to be accountable for the residents’ whereabouts when on duty.
- To provide close supervision and maintain discipline of the residents in accordance with the daily programme.
- To motivate and actively engage residents to participate in the BT/daily programme.
- To monitor the sick residents’ condition on a regular basis.
- To carry out any administrative work (timely and accurate event as in Duty Officer’s reports).
- To ensure that the Operations Centre is operational and ready for the next Duty Officer.
- To maintain the discipline of the boys in consultation with the Executive Director, the Head - Residential Services, and other members of senior management.
- To participate actively and take ownership of primary/secondary portfolios assigned by Head, Residential Services.
- To support in implementing the relevant model of care/ services in accordance to the needs and profile of the residents.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- O level/ Nitec/ Diploma
- Able to work on rotating shift including weekends and public holidays.
- Able to work independently and in a team, possess good interpersonal, communication and written skills.
- Demonstrate emotional maturity and genuine passion to work with young people.
- To display proactiveness in group discussions in enhancing the services provided to the residents.
Position Updated:
13th January 2023
Job Purpose
The Psychologist of the Therapeutic Group Home (TGH) will provide best possible preventive, developmental, remedial and rehabilitative interventions unique to each client and participate in the delivery of trauma-informed therapeutic services.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide psychological assessments and therapy services to clients and their family members or caregivers
- Plan and run group work sessions with the clients
- Provide referral, follow-up and consultation with external agencies and counsel family members as appropriate
- Develop and update treatment plan together with the treatment team and support and engage care workers in therapeutic intervention to guide clients towards successful completion of the treatment plan
- Serve as a clinical resource for the TGH, providing specialist advice and consultative support for staff on the provision of therapeutic care in relation to the client and their family. This may also include providing psychological input on the understanding and management of the client.
- Assist in staff coaching related to therapeutic intervention. Where necessary, the psychologist may provide relevant sharing of information to staff and other stakeholders on the understanding and management of the client.
Job Requirements
- Minimum qualification of Master of Clinical or Applied Psychology
- Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience
- Candidate should qualify for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society
- To be flexible with working hours according to the needs of the programmes and clients
Position Updated:
26th January 2023
Job Purpose
With the direction of the Department Head, the incumbent will be responsible for the execution and facilitation of the following key areas:
- IT Risk Management Support and Facilitation of in-house systems with contracted Vendors
- Application Development and Maintenance with contracted Vendors
- Organizational IT Compliance - Policy and Process Documentation
The incumbent shall also work with existing IT personnel with these other functions:
- Managing Data Access and Control
- Digital Process and Experience Improvement
- Staff Onboarding and Offboarding
- Conducting IT-related Training
- Front-end Technical Support
Job Responsibilities
- Assist the Departmental Head to plan and execute IT projects – liaise and manage relevant vendors in compliance to industrial IT Risk Management practices.
- Perform on-going monitoring, assessment and evaluation, and treatment of IT risks, threats and vulnerabilities with existing systems in the organization.
- Design and configure security control measures and maintain IT systems to manage risks.
- Create, review, modify and contribute to new or existing IT policies and procedures.
- Conduct training to raise awareness on user to organizational-level cybersecurity threats and countermeasures.
- Assist the Departmental Head to plan and execute Application Development projects while liaising with vendors.
- Determine, translate, and prioritize business requirements to enhance existing or to create new processes within application systems.
- Evaluate vendor proposals and provide recommendations based on business needs.
- Conduct due diligence checks on service providers and provide evaluation reports with recommendations for the approval of the Departmental Head.
- Responsible for frontline IT Technical Support - prioritize, respond and resolve service requests from end users in a timely manner via the existing IT Ticketing system.
- Manage departmental assets and inventory documentation.
- Assist with the facilitation of departmental or organizational projects and the management of relevant vendors (if any).
- Provide end user training and guidance to colleagues to empower them with relevant ICT skillsets.
- Support and monitor the relevant SOP and participate in audits or MSF case management processes.
- Assist with the management of the Departmental Budget and optimize its usage in accordance with organizational policies.
- Participate actively in all fundraising activities as well as any other commitments that Boys’ Town undertakes.
- Participate in projects, committees, taskforces being appointed by the Departmental Head or Management team.
- Provide project and administrative support to the Departmental Head.
- Report to and provide regular feedback to the Departmental Head.
- Supervise and train any IT junior staff at the request of the Departmental Head.
- Any other duties assigned.
Job Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or similar.
- At least 2 years of relevant working experience with Application Development.
- At least 2 years of relevant working experience with supporting IT Risk Management.
- High confidence and experience with in-house IT operations and technical support.
- Familiar with Microsoft 365 System Administration or similar, CRMs and ERPs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Proficient in stakeholder management.
- High proficiency in written English for IT policy-writing.
- Ability to facilitate process improvement via technology.
- Willing to learn and pick up new skills on-the-go.
- Adaptable and flexible problem-solving skills.
- An aptitude for Service Excellence.
Join our family today!
Below are some of our currently available positions. If you are interested in a career with Boys’ Town, drop us an email with your updated resume and indicate the position that you are keen at our address provided below!
Position Updated:
10th Feburary 2023
Job Purpose
To effectively manage cases receiving foster care services and provide social workers with professional supervision in case management and group work.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth assessment and prepare Foster Parent Assessment Reports, presenting findings at the panel and following up on decisions and recommendations
- Supervise and support foster placement so as to prevent breakdowns in existing care arrangements
- Conduct visits to ensure that the placement is able to safeguard and promote the safety, stability and well-being of the child
- Spearhead case movement through team meetings, monthly case review sessions, COF, CART reviews etc
- Identify at-risk situations and develop strategies and intervention plan to address child safety issues, and well-being
- Provide a 24-hour hotline for foster parents per duty schedule and ensure that the team follows up on outcomes
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of case management and other support programmes and activities extended to foster families
- Assess case progress and programme outcome and effectiveness
- Ensure, support and monitor SOPs and participate in audit processes
- Lead and facilitate meetings and case conferences
- Look into best practices and implement them within the department
- Provide guidance and supervision for social workers and case workers
- Conduct regular case discussions with social workers and supervise their case management
- Monitor caseloads and performance of social workers
- Support or conduct practice research
- Cover for Head/Fostering Services whenever necessary
- Participate in road shows and other community outreach events as and when necessary
- Organise and participate in inter-agency efforts in support of the welfare and development of the foster child
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Social Work / Masters in Social Work
- At least 5 years of relevant experience with 2 years in a supervisory position
- Experience in working with children and young persons & their families
Position Updated:
13th January 2023
Job Purpose
Due to the expansion of our team, we are hiring a Community Partnerships Executive to maintain and develop successful partnerships with corporate and individual supporters through donations, sponsorship, fundraising and events.
A significant part of the role is to manage records and data of benefactors and identify and recruit high-value relationships with corporate funders to support events and campaigns.
Job Responsibilities
- Review and support the maintenance of the volunteer management SOP
- Generate reports for management through Salesforce
- To recruit, manage, deploy and evaluate volunteers
- Maintain and develop the portfolio of corporate relationships
- Design and deliver a communication and contact strategy including fundraising events and annual initiatives
- Manage the department budget in line with the business plan and fundraising strategy
- Provide strong account management to maximize income for Boys' Town
- Develop strong pitches, submit grant-related documents and research potential sponsors to target
- Communicate partnerships-related briefings and announcements to the organization
- Responsible for the deployment and the application of the donor database management
- Act as an ambassador representing the organization at external events
- Promote and participate actively in all fundraising activities
- Any other duties reasonably assigned by the Community Partnerships Deputy Director or Manager
Job Requirements
- Degree in Business or Social Sciences or Arts or other relevant specializations
- 2 years of relevant experience in the social service sector preferred
- Understand the relevant policies and procedures to assist volunteer work
- Knowledge of universal declaration on volunteering and current national volunteering codes and standards
- Understand the impact of cultural or community attitudes on appropriate roles, relationships and approaches of the volunteer worker
- Understand how volunteers fit within the organisation
Position Updated:
13th January 2023
Job Purpose
To facilitate various adventure-based programs, workshops and related services for a wide range of clients.
To assist in administrative functions and assist juniors or interns with programme design and implementation, case management and departmental and organizational practices.
Job Responsibilities
- Engage with stakeholders and Children and Young Persons (CYPs) on a weekly basis.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure care and support for the CYPs including in-family coaching and support.
- Data entry of all cases and preparation of monthly report submission to relevant authorities.
- Liaise with the relevant authorities on relevant case matters.
- Plan, design and organize adventure-based programmes and training materials.
- Collaborate with staff to ensure the smooth running of the programmes and provide technical and resource support for adventure-based activities.
- Ensure equipment functionality and maintenance to ensure the safety of clients.
- Participate and conduct research concerning programme effectiveness or measuring impact.
- Meet regularly with the Manager and Director to assess the progress and outcome of programmes.
- Mentor interns and junior workers as they assist in administrative and service delivery of BTAC programmes including vetting minutes and reports produced by them.
- Manage the allocated budget for assigned programmes.
- Take on assigned portfolios such as SOPs, research or projects as assigned by the Manager and Director.
Job Requirements
- A Bachelor of Social Work/Psychology or a relevant specialization or a recognized Social Work qualification from the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW) is preferred
- At least 3 years of relevant experience with or in a VWO/ NPO/ social service sector and working with CYPs and their families
- Have a passion for active sports or outdoor adventure and working with at-risk children and youths
- Must be comfortable with heights and in the water due to the nature of adventure-based activities
- Physically and medically fit as the job may require you to lead local and overseas expeditions which may involve trekking, climbing or paddling for long distances
- Flexible to work evenings and weekends when required to meet the demands of the job
- Preferably with an SNCS level 1 or higher, SNAS level 1 or higher, SCF 1-star award or higher, with a valid first aid certification
- Preferably with facilitation experience in ice breakers, team building/bonding games and problem-based activities
Position Updated:
2nd January 2023
Job Purpose
To provide close-supervision and accountability of residents, ensuring the residents’ well- being is taken care of during the day-to-day interactions.
Job Responsibilities
- To be attentive and look into the wellbeing of residents by being available and to be accountable for the residents’ whereabouts when on duty.
- To provide close supervision and maintain discipline of the residents in accordance with the daily programme.
- To motivate and actively engage residents to participate in the BT/daily programme.
- To monitor the sick residents’ condition on a regular basis.
- To carry out any administrative work (timely and accurate event as in Duty Officer’s reports).
- To ensure that the Operations Centre is operational and ready for the next Duty Officer.
- To maintain the discipline of the boys in consultation with the Executive Director, the Head - Residential Services, and other members of senior management.
- To participate actively and take ownership of primary/secondary portfolios assigned by Head, Residential Services.
- To support in implementing the relevant model of care/ services in accordance to the needs and profile of the residents.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- O level/ Nitec/ Diploma
- Able to work on rotating shift including weekends and public holidays.
- Able to work independently and in a team, possess good interpersonal, communication and written skills.
- Demonstrate emotional maturity and genuine passion to work with young people.
- To display proactiveness in group discussions in enhancing the services provided to the residents.
Position Updated:
13th January 2023
Job Purpose
The Psychologist of the Therapeutic Group Home (TGH) will provide best possible preventive, developmental, remedial and rehabilitative interventions unique to each client and participate in the delivery of trauma-informed therapeutic services.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide psychological assessments and therapy services to clients and their family members or caregivers
- Plan and run group work sessions with the clients
- Provide referral, follow-up and consultation with external agencies and counsel family members as appropriate
- Develop and update treatment plan together with the treatment team and support and engage care workers in therapeutic intervention to guide clients towards successful completion of the treatment plan
- Serve as a clinical resource for the TGH, providing specialist advice and consultative support for staff on the provision of therapeutic care in relation to the client and their family. This may also include providing psychological input on the understanding and management of the client.
- Assist in staff coaching related to therapeutic intervention. Where necessary, the psychologist may provide relevant sharing of information to staff and other stakeholders on the understanding and management of the client.
Job Requirements
- Minimum qualification of Master of Clinical or Applied Psychology
- Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience
- Candidate should qualify for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society
- To be flexible with working hours according to the needs of the programmes and clients
Position Updated:
26th January 2023
Job Purpose
With the direction of the Department Head, the incumbent will be responsible for the execution and facilitation of the following key areas:
- IT Risk Management Support and Facilitation of in-house systems with contracted Vendors
- Application Development and Maintenance with contracted Vendors
- Organizational IT Compliance - Policy and Process Documentation
The incumbent shall also work with existing IT personnel with these other functions:
- Managing Data Access and Control
- Digital Process and Experience Improvement
- Staff Onboarding and Offboarding
- Conducting IT-related Training
- Front-end Technical Support
Job Responsibilities
- Assist the Departmental Head to plan and execute IT projects – liaise and manage relevant vendors in compliance to industrial IT Risk Management practices.
- Perform on-going monitoring, assessment and evaluation, and treatment of IT risks, threats and vulnerabilities with existing systems in the organization.
- Design and configure security control measures and maintain IT systems to manage risks.
- Create, review, modify and contribute to new or existing IT policies and procedures.
- Conduct training to raise awareness on user to organizational-level cybersecurity threats and countermeasures.
- Assist the Departmental Head to plan and execute Application Development projects while liaising with vendors.
- Determine, translate, and prioritize business requirements to enhance existing or to create new processes within application systems.
- Evaluate vendor proposals and provide recommendations based on business needs.
- Conduct due diligence checks on service providers and provide evaluation reports with recommendations for the approval of the Departmental Head.
- Responsible for frontline IT Technical Support - prioritize, respond and resolve service requests from end users in a timely manner via the existing IT Ticketing system.
- Manage departmental assets and inventory documentation.
- Assist with the facilitation of departmental or organizational projects and the management of relevant vendors (if any).
- Provide end user training and guidance to colleagues to empower them with relevant ICT skillsets.
- Support and monitor the relevant SOP and participate in audits or MSF case management processes.
- Assist with the management of the Departmental Budget and optimize its usage in accordance with organizational policies.
- Participate actively in all fundraising activities as well as any other commitments that Boys’ Town undertakes.
- Participate in projects, committees, taskforces being appointed by the Departmental Head or Management team.
- Provide project and administrative support to the Departmental Head.
- Report to and provide regular feedback to the Departmental Head.
- Supervise and train any IT junior staff at the request of the Departmental Head.
- Any other duties assigned.
Job Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or similar.
- At least 2 years of relevant working experience with Application Development.
- At least 2 years of relevant working experience with supporting IT Risk Management.
- High confidence and experience with in-house IT operations and technical support.
- Familiar with Microsoft 365 System Administration or similar, CRMs and ERPs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Proficient in stakeholder management.
- High proficiency in written English for IT policy-writing.
- Ability to facilitate process improvement via technology.
- Willing to learn and pick up new skills on-the-go.
- Adaptable and flexible problem-solving skills.
- An aptitude for Service Excellence.

We impact future generations
Career Talk & Volunteer Recruitment Drive 2019
Date: 11 Sep 2019, Wednesday
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Location:
Boys' Town
Training Hall
624 Upper Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 678212
Session Covers:
- Overview of Boys' Town Services
- Networking Sessions with Social Service Professionals
- Tour of Boys' Town Premises
Click here to register for the event!
"More than just a career, it's a calling"
Embark on a journey to support children and youth in need, providing them the guidance and assistance to transform their lives. With over 70 years dedicated to the social mission, you will be part of a dynamic organization that provides a myriad of social services that touches and impacts the lives of many.
Work alongside like-minded individuals to care for the clients
and together, drive social change!
Professional Development
At Boys’ Town, there are many chances of collaboration across departments.
We have a strong learning culture and are committed to help you develop professionally.
Join the big family as we continue to grow as BT O.N.E – Ownership, Nurturing and Empowering!
"We help today’s children and youth to be better adults and parents tomorrow. Their futures depend on what you do today!"Dr. Roland Yeow
Executive Director, Boys' Town
"We help today’s children and youth to be better adults and parents tomorrow. Their futures depend on what you do today!"Dr. Roland Yeow
Executive Director
BT O.N.E. Award Winners
BT O.N.E. is the Boys' Town spirit where we enable our colleagues to take Ownership, to be Nurturing, and be Empowered.
This September 2020, we wish to publicly recognize our BT O.N.E. award-winners:
Ashok, Banu, Bryan, Chuan Ling, Keith, Leonard, Melvin, Ren Jie, Revathi, Suhairul and Yvonne!
BT O.N.E. Award Winners
BT O.N.E. is the Boys' Town spirit where we enable our colleagues to take Ownership, to be Nurturing, and be Empowered.
This August 2019, we wish to publicly recognize our BT O.N.E. award-winners:
Brian Tan, Lorraine Koenitz, See Ruoying, Puan Meiyi, Padminee Ashwin, Luanne Tan, Randee Wee, Magdalene New,
Ong Shuqi and last but not least, Banu Gunasekaran!
"Our Therapeutic Group Home (TGH) has crossed a milestone – three years since its inception, TGH has completed the first Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) site certification well!
The TST consultant highlighted the reason behind the success of all 10 cases was due to the caring and dedicated leadership, clinical team and youth workers. The team worked together to meet the fidelity of the treatment model, requirements and clearly illustrating treatment gains.
The TGH youth workers had demonstrated good knowledge of how trauma impacts boarders and how to use TST to help them. We are aiming to be TST site certified which requires 2 TST experts, and we are halfway there! And finally, congrats to Revathi for attaining TST Expert!"
Chuan Ling
Keith
Leonard
Melvin
Ren Jie
Revathi
Suhairul
HR Excellence Award 2020
For the first time ever, Boys' Town participated for in the HR Excellence Awards 2020 - and we are proud to announce that we were a finalist for Excellence in Employer Branding!
A big thank you to all our colleagues, volunteers and clients that made this possible!

Career Talk and Volunteer Recruitment Drive 2019
We were delighted to welcome over 80 individuals at this year's Career Talk and Volunteer Recruitment Drive!
Attendees took away information of what Boys’ Town does and they got a more in depth knowledge of the various services, the expectation of the various roles that supports the work that Boys’ Town does and volunteering opportunities that Boys’ Town offers. Participants also got a chance to network with our various service representatives.
We would like to thank all the participants who time off to attend this event.
Stay tuned for next year's event!
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