Social Worker (NPO)

Responsibilities

Care Planning & Case Management

• Attend to pre-admission referrals and draw out Individualized Care Plans (ICPs and Needs Assessments for necessary intervention upon admission
• Schedule regular interactions i.e. visitation within families, siblings, or/and extended family members (or/and other caregivers)
• Make regular home visits with families or meetings with external/community resources i.e. schools, SSAs, the healthcare sector in gathering insights and recent developments/updates
• Work with families to equip them with the necessary skills and assistance to be able to manage and provide adequate care for their children (i.e. financial/legal assistance, job training/placement, parenting classes, substance abuse/mental health treatment etc.)
• Collaborate with various community partners in maintaining and reinstating familial ties for reintegration or/and preparation for self-efficacy in preparing for discharge
• Identify community-based support resources and ensure appropriate planning for independent living
• Assist with transitional placement of the children in securing other permanent/alternative care options
• Make referrals and introductions to other social service agencies for relevant services & programmes for both the children and families
• Offer information and support children and their families

Counselling

• Address the development, emotional and mental needs of the children in providing quality care for the children in residence
• Provide counselling to the children and initiate/coordinate support linkages for the children with internal/in-house programmes or/and external agencies including schools, mental health facilities, private practice etc
• Provide counselling to family members in fostering family bonds and restoring relationships

Administration

• Maintain accurate records and prepare social reports (pre-admission, case review/summary, care plans, discharge etc) as required
• Maintain computerized records of admission, discharge and case review of all children
• Ensure case file documents and recordings are kept up to date
• Prepare and submit monthly statistical reports to MSF and other relevant agencies
• Assist in the development of the Casework Management System

Other Duties

• To perform any other duties assigned by the Home Manager or Executive Director

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Social Work / Psychology / Counselling
• At least 2 years of casework and counselling experience
• Good care management and counselling skills
• Certified in doing mandatory counselling cases will be an advantage
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Meticulous and a team player
• Possess a responsible and caring attitude

Our Benefits

• Meals and Refreshments: All employees may take meals and refreshments served by kitchens.
• Healthcare: Medical and Dental Coverage
• Time Off: Paid leave, including Vacation, Medical, Marriage and Birthday Leave
• Learning Opportunities: Access training and development programs to boost your skills and career.
• Team Fun: Join in on yearly retreats and monthly team bonding activities.

Ang Hoe Keong | EA Personnel Registration No.: R1106345

RS Recruitment Agency | EA License No. 17C8809