
Ministry Of Social And Family Development
Manager/Senior Manager/Assistant Director (Family Intervention), RSM/FI
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What the role is
Rehabilitation & Social Mobility (RSM) Policy Directorate develops policies and programmes which:
a) Deliver stability, self-reliance and social mobility for lower income families
b) Protect individuals and families from abuse and neglect or problem gambling
c) Rehabilitate individuals from social dysfunction.
Family Intervention Division develop and review policies which enhance intervention, stability and resilience of youth-at-risk and vulnerable families (including those with problem gamblers).
What you will be working on
You will be part of a team of officers who will be working with other Ministries and Divisions within MSF and our stakeholders to formulate and conceptualise comprehensive family service policies and programmes. In particular, your work on family services targeting moderate-to-high-risk vulnerable families and individuals will focus on designing systems and policies that intervene upstream and downstream to influence family functioning, reduce risk and strengthen protective factors.
Your responsibilities as a Manager / Senior Manager / Assistant Director (Family Intervention) will include:
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and partners across Ministries and Divisions to formulate, implement and evaluate family service policies targeting moderate-to-high-risk vulnerable families.
• Work closely with policy, operations and practice divisions within MSF to ensure seamless integration between policy development, service delivery and frontline practice, facilitating regular coordination and alignment across different functional areas.
• Conceptualise and design upstream and downstream intervention systems that influence family functioning, reduce risk factors and strengthen protective factors.
• Conduct policy research and analysis to inform evidence-based approaches to family service delivery and intervention strategies.
• Plan and carry out stakeholder engagement activities with partners, service providers and other stakeholders/beneficiary groups to ensure responsive policy development.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of family service policies and programmes, using data analysis to inform continuous improvement and refinement.
• [If given supervisory responsibilities] Lead a team of officers to carry out the above responsibilities.
What we are looking for
Competencies required:
• [Policy Development & Analysis] Formulate comprehensive policies by analysing complex social issues, evaluating evidence, and developing frameworks that address the needs of vulnerable families while considering implementation feasibility.
• [Cross-Agency Collaboration] Build and maintain effective partnerships across government divisions, external agencies and community stakeholders to ensure coordinated policy development and service delivery.
• [Programme Design & Implementation] Conceptualise and design family service programmes from inception to implementation, ensuring alignment between policy objectives and operational delivery mechanisms.
• [Stakeholder Engagement] Develop and execute engagement strategies with families, service providers, and community partners to inform policy development and ensure responsive service design.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you must have/be:
• Possess excellent written skills and verbal skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong project management abilities with experience in managing complex timelines and coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Strong collaborative skills and teams ethos to work effectively across multiple divisions
• Ability to translate complex policy concepts and research findings into accessible language/non-technical jargon for diverse audience
• Interest or experience in social policy development or related fields (3 – 5 years’ experience) would be advantageous
• Knowledge of family systems theory, risk assessment frameworks and intervention approaches would be advantageous
About your application process
This job is closing in 6 day(s).
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Ministry Of Social And Family Development or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry Of Social And Family Development
“We are Professionals with Passion for People”
The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) develops the “heartware” for Singapore through our policies, community infrastructure, programmes and services. Our mission is to nurture resilient individuals, strong families and a caring society that can overcome challenges together.
We are committed and passionate in developing a strong social service sector, and play key roles in shaping the future of Singapore. Through these efforts, we hope to play a part in helping our citizens achieve their hopes and aspirations for themselves and their families.
A career in MSF is a challenging and fulfilling one that allows you to make a difference in shaping the lives of Singaporeans. If you are driven and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we welcome you to be part of the MSF Family!
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