Hong Kong Student Aid Society was founded in 1957 with the mission to provide needy children and youth with foster care, residential, education and community development services. We have over 5,000 registered users served by more than 250 employees. We operate 3 residential hostels, 7 small group homes and 3 schools. We receive lump sum grants from the Social Welfare Department and funds from other government departments, private donors and other sources. Our annual expenditure is about HK$217 million.

We invite people with the heart and passion to serve for the benefit of children and youth to join us in the capacity of

 

 

The incumbent is the second executive head of Island Hostel reporting to the Superintendent of Island Hostel and be responsible for the following areas: -

Responsibilities:

-  Assisting the Superintendent in the planning, administration, day-to-day operation and

   development of the unit.

-  Taking charge of the unit in the absence of the Superintendent.

-  Supervising the whole treatment and care process for each individual boy, including intake

   investigation and recommendation, developing comprehensive treatment and care plan,

   coordinating treatment efforts, providing in-depth counseling, liaising with referring agency

   and the boy’s family, etc.

-  Supervising a team of ASWOs.

-  Willing and be able to try new tasks, take up new posts and new projects in different

   locations.                                                                                                                                

 

Requirements: 

-  Registered Social Worker and degree holder in social work or related disciplines.

-  At least 5 years’ experience in an Assistant Social Work Officer post.

-  Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills with strong work ethic.

-  Solid experience in managing or overseeing different aspects of social services areas. 

-  Excellent team player with leadership and possess good interpersonal and communication

   skills.

-  Excellent command of written and spoken Chinese and English.

Working location: Tuen Mun

Our salary and benefits are competitive in the field of local NGOs. We sincerely invite people who share the same commitment to children and youth service as ours, to express interest by sending your application with full resume to recruit@hksas.org.hk before 24 May 2024.  Please specify the reference code for the post applied. Applications are still accepted after the deadline until the position is filled.

(Short-listed candidates will be requested to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.)