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Job Opportunity:

MINDS, a leading charity in Singapore, empowers Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) through various services and programmes. As a Social Work Associate, you will work in the field of social welfare, assisting in providing interventions and programmes, performing community development work, and enhancing professional practice.

• Develop relationships with clients and their significant others to build trust and rapport


• Evaluate client needs and determine eligibility for support services


• Create and implement personalized care plans, setting achievable goals for individuals


• Collaborate on programme development, planning, and evaluation


• Support data collection and research projects


• Ensure adherence to standards of care and organisational health policies


• Respond to crisis situations according to established procedures

NYP Diploma in Social Work, NYP Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work), WSQ Diploma in Social Service or SSI Higher Diploma in Social Service required

Roles and Responsibilities:

Assess referrals:

• Review and analyse applications for admission, following established criteria. If any issues require further consideration, flag them for discussion with the Senior Social Worker.

Care Planning:

• Develop individualized care plans in consultation with residents, families, and the nursing team, with a focus on addressing social and emotional well-being.

Case Management:

• Handle non-complex cases of residents with manageable family dynamics or social issues.
• Gather and organize information relevant to case conferences and prepare supporting documents for potential transfers to step-down care facilities.

Financial Assistance:

• Verify completeness of documents for means tests and financial assistance reviews, identify residents who may benefit from Medifund or other financial aid programs, and prepare the necessary forms.

Advance Care Planning (ACP) Facilitation:

• Facilitate discussions and documentation of Advance Care Planning (ACP) for residents when appropriate, ensuring their preferences and wishes are respected.

Community Resources:

• Assist residents and families in understanding and accessing essential community services and resources that can enhance their well-being.

Education, Training and Experience

• Diploma holder in Social Work.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in social service/ welfare work is preferred.
• Ability to converse in local languages to be able to communicate with residents and next-of-kin.
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Good team player with a positive attitude, caring and compassionate individual for the elderly.

Must-have

• Case and Care Planning (Level 2)
• Casework Evaluation (Level 2)
• Casework Intervention (Level 2)
• Social Service Programme Evaluation (Level 2)
• Social Service Programme Implementation (Level 2)
• Stakeholder Management (Level 2)

Good-to-have

• Collaborative Practices Across Disciplines and Sectors (Level 2)
• Diversity Awareness and Management (Level 2)
• Emergency Response and Crisis Management (Level 2)
• Ethics, Values and Legislation (Level 2)

Critical Core Skills

• Communication (Intermediate)
• Customer Orientation (Intermediate)
• Collaboration (Intermediate)
• Adaptability (Basic)
• Decision Making (Basic)

Job Summary:

The Social Work Associate (SWA) will work with the Casework Manager (CM) to assist in providing interventions and programmes and performing community development work. Assist in coordinating case and group work, and community development activities. The candidate will also support community events and perform administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities

Casework Management

· Reach out to collect information and conduct assessment of resident's basic needs.

· Coordinate, implement and follow up on case plans and aftercare plans for residents.

· Assist in assessing community needs and the compilation of community resources.

· Liaise with agencies, make service referrals, and assist in developing and implementing programmes.

· Handle assigned administrative duties.

Other Ad-hoc duties

• Escort residents for group outings when on duty.
• Perform weekend or Public Holiday duties as rostered.
• Assist in briefing new emplacements on TP house rules and regulations.
• Conduct emplacement interviews.

Experience:

· Between 1 - 2 years of relevant work experience

Some experience in doing family strengthening work

Qualifications:

Diploma in Social Work, Social Services or related fields (WSQ Diploma in Social Service)

Other Requirements:

· Fluent in English, both written and spoken

· Conversational Mandarin to communicate with Chinese-speaking residents.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

· Strong communications and inter-personal skills

· Able to work well independently or in a team

· Strong organisational and planning skills

· Passion for service

Comfortable working in a halfway house

You will assist the medical social workers in casework to help patients cope with their financial and care issues. You are expected to work in close collaboration with other healthcare professionals to support the patients and their families' psychosocial well-being.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Psychology Studies / Psychology & Community Services or its equivalent, with at least 3 years' experience in a healthcare or social service setting
• Certificate in Basic Counselling would have an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Documented proof of:
• Measles (or Mumps, Measles and Rubella) vaccination or serological evidence of measles immunity; and
• Diphtheria (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) vaccination taken during preceding 10 years at prevailing point of reference as required for all healthcare workers under the Healthcare Services Act. Applicants without these vaccinations are welcome to apply if they undertake to complete the vaccination(s) before work commencement

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission - To Serve Mankind - to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to the Senior Social Worker, HOD (Social Work), and/or DS-LS Programme Manager.

Role:

1. Case Management

• Conduct social work-parents meeting to share assessment outcomes of child and recommendations/next steps required
• Facilitate parents' understanding of programme and needs of child
• Establish rapport, engage parents and conduct holistic bio-psycho-social assessment of child's and family's needs, risks and strengths
• Evaluate and identify areas for follow up (e.g. referral to internal/external resources)

1. Documentation and administrative tasks

• Participate in Case Filter Meetings, take notes and maintain good record keeping
• Complete documentation (e.g. case notes) accurately and promptly for other professionals who are working with child
• Maintain accurate records, prepare reports for governing agencies, collate information and submit government means-test applications

1. Collaborative Partnerships/Community Network

• Demonstrate knowledge of available community resources
• Engage and work collaboratively with various community agencies (e.g Family Service Centres, Social Services Offices or other agencies) to ensure holistic case management for the child and family.

• Minimum Diploma in Social Work
• 1 to 3 years of experience working with families and children preferred
• Candidates undergoing Degree/Post Graduate Qualifications in Social Work are welcomed to apply

• Meticulous and have good administrative skills
• Adaptable to changes
• Team player
• Good people skills
• Able to work independently
• Have some understanding of the diverse cultures and races
• Has patience and commitment in the education of & nurturing young children and empowering the families
• Keen to develop professionally
• Traveling between centres may be required

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Social Work Associate will be working with the youths staying in an institutional facility, which focus on community rehabilitation. List of responsibilities, but not limited to:

Programme management

- Conduct needs assessment to develop suitable programmes, developing risk assessment and manage risks involved in programmes

- Plan for, lead and facilitate programmes

- Implement appropriate assessment tools to develop and evaluate group work outcomes

- Develop and plan group processes and specialised intervention strategies

- Facilitate, evaluate and review therapeutic group work sessions

Volunteer management

- Volunteer management and engagement.

- Sourcing for volunteer partners to value add to hostel programmes

Casework support

- Support case management, include preparing, and attending all necessary case-related appointments/meetings

- Develop / maintain good working relationship with stakeholders, including parents and schools

- Apply restorative practices including planning and facilitating a restorative circle and principles of trauma-informed care

Administrative

- Able to organize and upkeep documents

- Able to keep to administrative timelines

Technical competencies

• Possess good engagement and facilitation skills;
• Possess good knowledge and experiences with social work interventions, social policies and community engagement;
• Possess strong communication and writing skills.

Core competencies

• Resilience (Able to overcome adversity and emerge stronger);
• Integrity (Guiding decisions with moral principles);
• Serving (Willing to go the extra mile for others);
• Excellence (Always expecting the best of self);
• A good Team player (Able to value add ideas and ready to respect group decisions).

Preferred achievements

• Diploma in Social Sciences with prior experience of mentoring and working with youths
• Prior experience in working with youth-at-risk would be an advantage
• Interested applicant may email your resume directly to

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1978 as Singapore's first family service centre, Allkin Singapore is a community-centric social service agency that believes everyone has the potential to create positive change, regardless of age, race, or background.

Through our service offerings, strategic partnerships, and community initiatives, we unlock opportunities for vulnerable individuals and families to overcome life's challenges, build a brighter future, and inspire others to do the same.

As a Social Work Associate with FSCs, you may be deployed to work with various client groups across the different FSCs.

We're looking for Social Work Associates to join our Family Service Centres (FSCs), supporting the various departments which have diverse client groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in casework and counseling interventions with expert guidance.
• Support the administrative functions essential to group work processes.
• Assist in the execution of group work, community development, and program initiatives.
• To assist with handling enquiries and managing intakes.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by HOD and supervisor.

• Preferred Polytechnic Diploma in Social Work; other diplomas considered.
• Excellent organizational skills, adept at supporting and enhancing social work interventions.
• Highly proficient in both oral and written communication, with strength in English.
• Resourceful and highly skilled at collaborating with various government agencies to secure effective solutions for the community.
• In-depth knowledge and keen ability to interpret relevant policies and schemes that impact clients.
• Mature and independent, possessing a positive work attitude while excelling as a team player.

Liberte HR Services Pte Ltd is the designated recruitment partner for Allkin Singapore. As part of the hiring process, you may receive communication from them regarding this opportunity.

OVERVIEW

To provide social work admin support to the Association.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide administrative support to the Department

2. Assist under the supervision of the Social Worker in providing simple casework with assigned work with assigned clients and their family members.

3. Participate in Social Work-related activities for the clients.

4. Maintain good housekeeping, confidentiality, privacy, and safety standards.

5. Undertake relevant duties assigned by Senior Social Worker/ Head of Social Work Department.

REQUIREMENTS

• Recognized Diploma and/or related social work courses
• Possess pleasant disposition with good communication and interpersonal skills

About Youth Department:

Fei Yue started youth work in 1996, providing school counselling services for students. Today, our team of trained Social Workers, Counsellors and Youth Workers provide professional help to youths and families through a variety of youth programmes and counselling services. We work closely with partners such as MSF, Police, secondary and tertiary schools, youth organisations, and parents, to provide both educational and counselling services for at-risk youths.

Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative and operational support to the YouthGO Programme which includes data entry, minutes taking, handle requests and queries, organize and schedule appointments and meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
• Develop and maintain a filing system.
• Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers.
• Assist in maintaining centre day-to-day operations and centre maintenance.
• Liaise with partners and stakeholders on corporate services, finance, facilities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

• Possess a Diploma in Social Work or any diploma but pursuing Social Work degree
• Preferably with 2-3 years of experience within the social service sector
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess good attitude and able to work in a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Able to work with tight timeline
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Location: Bukit Panjang

If you are interested to join us, please apply via Fei Yue Career Portal.

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