Assistant Senior Social Worker (Child Protection Specialist Centre)

-; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Singapore is seeking a Child Protection Specialist to support families facing abuse or severe neglect. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Social Work and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, implementing intervention plans, providing support to families, and supervising social workers. This role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to engage with children and diverse families. Occasional weekend work may be needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in child protection and family violence.
• Ability to work in fast-paced and stressful environments.
• Maturity to engage with professionals and families from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and safety planning.
• Carry out social investigations, assessments, and case formulations.
• Implement intervention plans and provide emotional support.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with children and adolescents

Education

Degree in Social Work or Degree with a Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Job description

About Child Protection Specialist Centre (CPSC):

We are dedicated to providing quality home-based services and support to families and children experiencing abuse or severe neglect at home. Referrals are received from the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) Child Protection Services to assist families and children identified as needing non-statutory services and support. Guided by a child-centred, family-focused, and community-based approach, our aim is to empower families to reach their fullest potential and provide ongoing support through life's changes and challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk assessment and safety planning.
• Carry out social investigation, assessment, case formulation, intervention planning.
• Timely preparation of reports and case recordings.
• Implement safety and intervention plans.
• Conduct meetings, sessions, coaching with families, parents/caregivers.
• Develop wraparound services to support high-need families through advocacy, referrals and collaboration.
• Provide emotional support, guidance/brief counselling to selected families/children/young persons.
• Provide supervision for social workers.

Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work or Degree with a Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• At least 3-5 years of experience working with and providing supervision working with child protection, mental health and/or family violence issues.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
• Has maturity, communication skills and interpersonal skills to work with professionals and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Able to engage and work with children and adolescents.
• Prepared to work two nights a week and weekends occasionally.

Work Location: Redhill/Choa Chu Kang

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

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