Social Worker

Case and Care Planning:

• Engage actively in preschool casework, working with and through PCF early childhood educators, parents, and caregivers to bring supportive resources to the PCF child with developmental needs.
• Conduct an intake assessment to identify key risks and protective factors using different modes of engagement (e.g., home visit).
• Follow up with clients and review case plans and provide recommendations.
• Document and maintain case files and draft social reports for complex cases to be reviewed by Senior Social Worker (SSW).
• Identify service gaps in response to client needs and make recommendations to improve service provision of programs.
• Assist in the planning and implementation for targeted groups (e.g., parents with children with special needs).

Casework Evaluation:

• Undertake and perform any other administrative support duties/work functions/tasks related to maintaining and sustaining case work supporting systems.
• Participate in intra-case conferences as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in the development of programs and conduct basic analysis of the data collected.

Casework Intervention:

• Understand relevant agencies offering and tap on community resources to provide intervention support to clients.
• Provide necessary support for families by bringing together resources.
• Monitor progress and document.
• Collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring about change to benefit families.

Professional Development:

• Develop professional and engaged relationships with clients and significant others and gather relevant information from clients.
• Participate in professional sharing during monthly meetings.
• Engage in learning opportunities (e.g., participate in community of practice meetings to develop skills and capabilities).
• Guide new Social Work Associates (SWA).

Job Holder Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work, or Post Grad Diploma in Social Work or Counseling recognised by the Social Work Accreditation and Advisory Board (SWAAB) of Singapore.
• Minimum 3-5 years of working experience in a related field.
• Significant interest/awareness/knowledge about mainstream inclusion issues, early intervention programs, and strategies.
• Passionate about removing or reducing socio-emotional, psychological, and/or financial blocks that impede PCF preschoolers from receiving needed specialist assessments and/or supportive early interventions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and ability to work independently while being a good team player.
• An organized and systematic worker, motivated and self-driven to help meet needs within given corporate guidelines and available resources.

* Depending on experience and qualification, the successful candidate may be considered for a senior position.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.