Home Ownership Intern (South Central Community Family Service Centre)

Organisation Overview: Formerly known as Bukit Ho Swee Family Service Centre, South Central Community Family Service Centre (SCC) provides support to the low-income and vulnerable families in our community. While giving support to families who seek help in financial, social or relationship issues, we encourage community self-help and cooperation.

Brief Description: KeyStart Home Ownership Programme supports families with school-going children in rental communities who aspire to own homes. By offering financial grants, housing case work, and transitional support, the programme aims to provide families with stable and conducive housing—transforming their lives and creating better environments for their children’s growth and development.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct outreach and engage families who may benefit from KeyStart’s support

2. Build rapport and follow up with families through home visits and supervised housing case work

3. Assist in planning and implementing the KeyStart programme, including data management and administrative support

4. Prepare grant calculations and coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders

5. Advocate for families to government agencies or via internal KeyStart grants

6. Support research, evaluation, and advocacy efforts on housing inequality and related issues in Singapore

7. Assist with event management and updating of programme collaterals as assigned

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. To be exposed to working directly with low-income families and understanding their housing challenges

2. To be able to build trusting relationships and communicate empathetically with families during home visits and follow-ups

3. To apply case work skills and administrative knowledge in supporting families’ journey towards stable housing

4. To participate in cross-sector collaboration with community and government partners

5. To learn how to manage programme documentation, coordinate meetings, and support with grant-related processes

6. To gain knowledge in housing inequality issues and contribute to research and advocacy efforts

Duration of Internship: 6 months

Daily Working Hours: 10.00am - 6.30pm

Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Minimum Qualification: No minimum education (i.e. A-level Graduates, Current Polytechnic students are welcome)

Requirements (if any):

1. Passionate about service, community building, and fostering relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds

2. Highly detail-oriented and well-organized, with strong operational and administrative skills

3. Strong written communication skills; comfortable with minute-taking and report writing

4. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with familiarity in data entry and basic data analysis

5. Confident in presenting to diverse stakeholders and engaging in community outreach

No prior formal experience required; volunteering or experience in human services is a bonus
6. Must be 18 years or older in 2025

No of Vacancies: 1

Contact Person Name: Chua Ying Ying

Contact Person Email: yingying@sccfsc.org.sg

Please read the following to apply for the internship:

1. Click here for the application form.

2. Select the number of internship roles you wish to apply for at "Number of Internship Role(s) to Apply For".

3. Copy and paste  Home Ownership Intern (South Central Community Family Service Centre)  into the "Internship Role" field.

For further enquiries on the internship role, you may email the contact person as stated in the description.