Social Worker
Singapore
$ 43680-58800
RESPONSIBILITIES
Casework Management
- Administer financial assistance and/or seek deviation for clients to allow them to live independently and participate in the community and employment actively
- Conduct needs and intake assessment on severity, key risks and protective factors for intervention (if necessary, Home Visit) provide counselling services to help clients and caregivers to manage issues associated with their disabilities to prepare them for vocational pursuit and/or independent community living
- Conduct assessment of client / family and submit social report with action plans based on assessment of client and family
- Participate actively in case discussions and conferences internally within a multi-disciplinary context and externally
- Work with therapist, workshop supervisors and/or Employment Support staff in planning for client's individualised care plan
- Network with other agencies to tap on community resources to provide intervention support to clients
- Prepare case history information, psychosocial assessment, social work treatment plans
- Document and maintain case files and prepare reports according to the required documentation standard
- Conduct closure of cases upon achieving sustainable service outcomes for clients'
Community Work
- Identify the changing trends/needs of the employment landscape pertaining to the PWDs and coordinate community resources to enhance their employability
- Network with relevant referral agencies and stakeholders serving PWDs and be part of the outreach efforts
Group Work
- Plan, develop and implement curriculum, psycho-educational training and group work for PWDs and/or their caregivers
- Evaluate effectiveness of the training or group work interventions
Project management
- Assist and/or plan events such as SPD open house or caregivers' appreciation day or other projects as assigned
Professional Development
- Participate in developmental programs and supervision for personal and professional growth & development.
- Maintain minimum requirements for renewal of membership with professional association
Admin Duties
- Other duties as required/assigned by the supervisor or Head of Division
JOB HOLDER REQUIREMENT
1. At least a Degree in Social Work from recognised institutions.
2. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships.
3. Preferably have minimum 2 years' experience in employment or disability work.