How can I help my supervisee find a job?
Employment is an important protective factor that supports successful reintegration into the community. Stable employment provides financial independence, promotes structure and routine, enhances self-esteem, and creates opportunities for supervisees to develop positive social networks and life skills. These factors can strengthen desistance from crime and reduce the risk of reoffending.
We can support supervisees by understanding their employment needs, identifying barriers to employment, and connecting them with appropriate employment services, training opportunities, and community partners. Depending on the supervisee's circumstances, support may include career coaching, skills upgrading, job matching, financial assistance for job search, or referrals to specialist employment agencies.
This table provides some list of employment resources, referral pathways, and organisations that can support supervisees in securing and sustaining meaningful employment.
Agency / Service | When to Refer | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Yellow Ribbon Singapore | Employment support for ex-offenders, career coaching, employer partnerships and job matching. | Website: https://www.yellowribbon.gov.sg |
Workforce Singapore (WSG) | Career coaching, job matching, career guidance and employment support. | Careers Connect Hotline: 6883 5885 Website: https://www.wsg.gov.sg |
NTUC Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) | Career coaching, resume assistance, interview preparation, job matching and job fairs. | Hotline: 6474 0606 Website: https://www.e2i.com.sg |
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) | Skills upgrading, training courses and career development. | Website: https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg |
MyCareersFuture | Government job portal for job search across various industries. | Website: https://www.mycareersfuture.gov.sg |
Social Service Offices (SSOs) | Financial assistance while job seeking and referrals to community support services. | ComCare Hotline: 1800 222 0000 Website: https://www.msf.gov.sg |
Family Service Centres (FSCs) | Case management and referrals where employment barriers affect family stability. | Website: https://supportgowhere.life.gov.sg |
e2i Career & Job Centres | Supervisees who require personalised career coaching, resume writing, interview preparation, career planning or job matching. Suitable for both first-time job seekers and those seeking a career change. | Hotline: 6474 0606 |
Agape Services | A Christian social enterprise under Far East Organization offering employment opportunities in cleaning, moving & disposal, and minor renovation works.. | Website: https://www.agapeservices.sg |
Lakeside Family Services – Employment Support Services (ESS) | Provides Employment Support Services (ESS), including career coaching, job matching, counselling, support groups and referrals | General Enquiries: 6265 6522 Website: https://www.lakeside.org.sg |
YR Cares | Offers a STAR (Skills Training Assistance to Restart) Bursary to ex-offenders who wish to pursue tertiary education or skills-based training. Also supports aspiring ex-offenders who are keen to start and grow their own business (entrepreneurship). | Website: |
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