Deputy Director (Crisis Support)

SAMARITANS OF SINGAPORE LIMITED

Singapore, Singapore
8-10 years crisis intervention experience
5+ years supervisory leadership role
Bachelor's degree in social work or psychology
The Deputy Director provides clinical-operational and governance leadership for the Crisis Support Team to ensure safe, effective 24/7 crisis response

Job Summary

  • The Deputy Director provides clinical-operational and governance leadership for the Crisis Support Team to ensure safe, effective 24/7 crisis response.
  • This role is accountable for workforce sustainability, risk governance, and translating organizational strategy into clear operational priorities.
  • Candidates must possess strong functional leadership capabilities and the ability to manage complex people-management issues within a high-stakes environment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The Deputy Director provides clinical-operational and governance leadership for the Crisis Support Team to ensure safe, effective 24/7 crisis response.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8-10 years crisis intervention experience
  • 5+ years supervisory leadership role
  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology
  • 24/7 crisis response operational oversight
  • Risk governance and clinical safety frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Strong emotional resilience in high-risk settings
  • Experience with volunteer management strategies
  • Innovation in service delivery and technology
  • Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
  • Relevant crisis intervention or suicide prevention training
  • Leadership or management training certification
  • Minimum 5 years in supervisory or team leadership role
  • Experience managing multi-layered teams

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