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Samaritans of Singapore Limited (SOS) is dedicated to providing confidential emotional support to individuals facing a crisis, thinking about suicide or affected by suicide.

Non-religious and not for profit, our work focuses on crisis intervention and suicide prevention.

If you have what it takes to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, join us to make a difference to the beneficiaries we serve.

To apply for these roles, or to find out more about career opportunities with SOS, please write in to us at hrd@sos.org.sg.

Available Positions

Crisis Support Executive (2-Year)

The Crisis Support Executive (CSE) in the Crisis Support Team supports the work of the Core Services by conducting initial assessment of clients’ risks and needs. This includes classifying of incoming calls, emails and text messages according to the risk levels. He/she decides the required follow up actions, which typically include referring of cases to the Clinical Team for crisis support or counselling.

Crisis Support Executive (Night Shift) Full Time Position

The Crisis Support Executive (CSE) in the Crisis Support Team supports the work of the Core Services by conducting initial assessment of clients’ risks and needs. This includes classifying of incoming calls, emails and text messages according to the risk levels. He/she decides the required follow up actions, which typically include referring of cases to the Clinical Team for crisis support or counselling.

CSE also makes preliminary outgoing calls, emails or text messages, if necessary, to facilitate the initial assessment in terms of client risk level. He or she provides frontline support to volunteers who are manning the organization’s 24-7 hotline service.

Strategy and Research Intern

We are seeking an Intern to join the Strategy and Research department and support a range of strategic, research and organisational projects. The intern will work across research, project coordination, documentation, data support and event planning, contributing to projects that inform SOS’s organisational strategy and suicide prevention work.
The internship will provide exposure to how research, data and strategy are translated into organisational planning and implementation within the social service sector.
  • Department: Strategy and Research
  • Duration: Minimum 3 months
  • Location: Hybrid
  • Hours: Full-time
  • Availability: Able to start as soon as possible

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant, Corporate Finance & Compliance, supports the Finance Manager in finance operations, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and governance activities. The role is responsible for financial accounting, treasury support, compliance reporting, procurement governance, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the organisation’s financial controls and operational efficiency.

Student Opportunities

Social Service Tribe Study Award

Overview

Offered by Samaritans of Singapore Limited, the Social Service Tribe Study Award provides students from qualifying courses of study with the opportunity to pursue a meaningful career in social service.

Supported Courses of Study

Interested applicants should pursue full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies from local universities in the following courses of study:

Undergraduate Programmes ·      Psychology
Postgraduate Programmes ·      Psychology
Diploma and Professional Qualification ·      Social Work

 

Eligibility

The Social Service Tribe Study Award programme supports both full-term and mid-term applications.

To be eligible, applicant must:

  • Be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident who is willing to take up Singapore Citizenship;
  • Be a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student who has gained admission into one of the supported courses of study in a local institution recognised by professional associations;
  • Currently not a full-time employee at any organisation;
  • Currently not receiving any scholarships or sponsorships;
  • Have a recommended GPA of minimum 60%;
  • Be able to serve a bond period with Samaritans of Singapore Limited upon graduation; and
  • For the mid-term study award: Applicant must apply by the first semester of their final academic year.

Commitment

You will have to serve a bond with Samaritans of Singapore Limited after completion of your studies. The bond duration depends on the type of the study award.

Application

Please download the application form and email us your application with the requested supported documents.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited for interviews.

Contact Us

For enquiries, please contact:

Ms. Ries Eileen Tay
Assistant Manager, Organisation Development & Human Resources
riestay@sos.org.sg

Ms. Phoebe Low
Deputy Director, Organisation Development & Human Resources
phoebelow@sos.org.sg

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