Social Work jobs in Singapore

As the Family and Community Social Worker, you will be responsible for intake and investigation, voluntary services, support services, family preservation and family re-unification, permanency planning, court procedures, child placements, as well as after-hours emergency services.

The Family and Community Social Worker receives and investigates reports, and intervenes with children, parents and families to ensure the healthy development, protection and safety of children in the least intrusive manner possible, while respecting the rights of children and families, the best interests of the child, and the importance of the child's community and culture as environmental elements that are necessary to the wellbeing of the child and family.

You are expected to practice from a perspective that is trauma- and violence-informed, anti-oppressive, strengths-based and family centered approach and the position requires that interaction with clients and families, community members, partners and colleagues is tactful, respectful and humble.

Communities with openings:

• Fort McPherson
• Fort Good Hope
• Fort Providence

Please indicate your location/community of interest on your cover letter/resume.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A Diploma in Social Work with a minimum of two (2) years of direct practice in the field of Child and Family Services; or a Bachelor Degree in Social Work.

GNWT Inquiries:

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

Affirmative Action:

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.

Criminal Records Check:

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status:

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Diversity and Inclusion:

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Job Opening Information:

Job Opening ID # 23243

Salary Information:

The salary range for this position is from $46.92 per hour to $56.03 per hour (approximately $91,494 - $109,259) plus an annual.