Raqvind Kaur Email & Phone Number

Singapore

- Analysed and reviewed existing development models within funded Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) that work with lower- income households and migrant families to identify gaps and opportunities for the VWOs.- Engaged key stakeholders, VWOs and subject matter experts in the mapping of organisation development plans for the VWOs.- Provided consultation to VWOs on recruitment and retention approaches for professionals within the family-work sector.- Collaborated with key… Show more - Analysed and reviewed existing development models within funded Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) that work with lower- income households and migrant families to identify gaps and opportunities for the VWOs.- Engaged key stakeholders, VWOs and subject matter experts in the mapping of organisation development plans for the VWOs.- Provided consultation to VWOs on recruitment and retention approaches for professionals within the family-work sector.- Collaborated with key partners from both private and public sectors to strengthen the quality of service offered by VWOs.- Developed onboarding programme and training roadmap for counsellors at funded VWOs.- Led the service planning and management for the sector, including monitoring demand and supply for services in VWOs and projecting for manpower. Show less

London, United Kingdom

- Worked on a project to increase the accessibility of a web-based support service for single mothers in South London, with a large migrant population.- Created partnerships with local employers to provide flexible and child-friendly working arrangements for time-stressed single mothers.- Managed publicity and outreach initiatives that led to a 50% increase in participation from lower-income single mothers on the website that provided them with peer supporters as well as suitable work… Show more - Worked on a project to increase the accessibility of a web-based support service for single mothers in South London, with a large migrant population.- Created partnerships with local employers to provide flexible and child-friendly working arrangements for time-stressed single mothers.- Managed publicity and outreach initiatives that led to a 50% increase in participation from lower-income single mothers on the website that provided them with peer supporters as well as suitable work opportunities. Show less

- Recruited, onboarded and managed a team of 10 counsellors in the designing and implementation of correctional rehabilitation interventions programmes and offender assessments.- Strengthened the post-release ecosystem for inmates by engaging families, governmental, VWOs to create a multi-party support system.- Monitored and regularly reviewed the implementation of policy regarding rehabilitation intervention programmes that was presented to the directorate.- Conducted regular… Show more - Recruited, onboarded and managed a team of 10 counsellors in the designing and implementation of correctional rehabilitation interventions programmes and offender assessments.- Strengthened the post-release ecosystem for inmates by engaging families, governmental, VWOs to create a multi-party support system.- Monitored and regularly reviewed the implementation of policy regarding rehabilitation intervention programmes that was presented to the directorate.- Conducted regular programme evaluation to track effectiveness of psychological-based intervention programmes. Show less

- Conceptualised and developed the training framework for the Psychological and Correctional Rehabilitation Division.- Developed a trainers’ framework that provided a structured progression route for trainers within the Division.- Co-developed the Ethical Guidelines manual for counsellors, psychologists and case-workers.- Managed training budget to deliver training for 150 counsellors, psychologists and caseworkers within the Psychological and Correctional Rehabilitation… Show more - Conceptualised and developed the training framework for the Psychological and Correctional Rehabilitation Division.- Developed a trainers’ framework that provided a structured progression route for trainers within the Division.- Co-developed the Ethical Guidelines manual for counsellors, psychologists and case-workers.- Managed training budget to deliver training for 150 counsellors, psychologists and caseworkers within the Psychological and Correctional Rehabilitation Division.- Lead a committee to institute organizational development initiatives within the Division. Show less

- Delivered evidence-based therapeutic intervention programmes to high risk offenders to mitigate their risks of re-offending.- Facilitated therapy groups for inmates released on supervision to support reintegration efforts. - Worked in a committee that reviewed the Inhalant Abuse treatment programme and proposed changes to the intervention framework for the purpose of reducing the risk of relapse.- Conducted assessments and wrote pre-sentencing reports for the courts to… Show more - Delivered evidence-based therapeutic intervention programmes to high risk offenders to mitigate their risks of re-offending.- Facilitated therapy groups for inmates released on supervision to support reintegration efforts. - Worked in a committee that reviewed the Inhalant Abuse treatment programme and proposed changes to the intervention framework for the purpose of reducing the risk of relapse.- Conducted assessments and wrote pre-sentencing reports for the courts to conceptualize and present the protective and risk factors of people remanded for criminal offences.- Provided individual intervention to offenders to work on their rehabilitation. Show less

- Managed publicity and communications for the White Ribbon Campaign which aimed to raise awareness about violence against women.- Managed funds from donors for the purpose of the Campaign.- Worked closely with the Board members of AWARE as well as donors to ensure effective use of funds.- Worked on initiatives to increase readership and participation on the AWARE website.

Master’S Degree (With Merit), International Development

Activities and Societies: SOAS Ventures, Consultancy Project with a social enterprise Political Economy of Development Development.

Bachelor Of Social Sciences (Hons), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Director of Welfare for the Society of Social Work and Psychology Students

Gce 'A' Levels

Activities and Societies: Interact Club Physics, Chemistry, 'C' Math, Economics