Case / Social Worker - KidSTART Practitioner (TOUCH Family Support)

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

Job summary

A social service organization in Singapore seeks a Case / Social Worker - KidSTART Practitioner to provide child development strategies through home visits and engage families in support of their children's growth. Responsibilities include assessing family needs, collaborating with various agencies, and contributing to group sessions. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and have experience in the social service sector.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Staff benefits

5 day work week

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of work experience in the early childhood development or social service sector.
• Familiar with the needs of low-income families.
• Passionate and committed to work with caregivers and their children.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs and risks of families and customize intervention accordingly.
• Build rapport and engagement with parents/caregivers.
• Collaborate with community and social service agencies for support.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation skills

Education

Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Development, Psychology, Nursing or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Case / Social Worker - KidSTART Practitioner (TOUCH Family Support)

Full-time

Social Work

Job Summary:

KidSTART Practitioners (KSPs) provide child development strategies through home visits, support groups, and ongoing monitoring. They foster parent-child bonding and promote child development by actively engaging families and working with social / community partners and government agencies to ensure the needs of children and their families are addressed holistically.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assess the needs and risks of families and customize intervention accordingly.
• Build rapport, engagement and cultivate a positive relationship with parents/caregivers to ensure that child development knowledge and skills are imparted effectively.
• Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of child development, maternal and family wellbeing.
• Collaborate and partner community and social service agencies (eg. Medical Professionals, FSCs, SSOs) to provide the necessary support for the families and their children, which includes regular case conferences and discussions.
• Contribute to group sessions/activities to reinforce child development knowledge and skills, mental wellbeing of caregivers, and create opportunities for peer support among caregivers.
• Support in outreach efforts to reach out and recruit new families to join the Home Visitation Programme.

Working Conditions:

• 5 day work week: Mon-Fri
• Occasional weekday nights / weekend depending on family's schedule for home visits.
• Attractive remuneration and staff benefits

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Development, Psychology, Nursing, or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of work experience in the early childhood development or social service sector and familiar with the needs of low-income families.
• Good communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Passionate and committed to work with caregivers and their children.
• Able to work independently and handles administration.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.