KidSTART Practitioner

TASEK ACADEMY AND SOCIAL SERVICES LIMITED; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tasek Academy and Social Services Limited seeks a dedicated Case Worker to support families and children in the KidSTART programme. You will assess needs, develop case plans, track attendance, and coordinate with schools, agencies, and volunteers to deliver end-to-end support.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, strong writing, and excellent communication. You must be comfortable with irregular hours and data reporting, and you will gain professional

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Sciences or related field.
• Keen to work with families and young children and willing to go the extra mile to support families in need
• Good writing skills for case management and comfortable with data collation for reporting purposes.
• Strong organisational skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders including parents, caregivers, teachers, and community partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SSNet familiarity will be advantageous
• Able to work on irregular hours due to home visit scheduling.

Aufgaben

• Conduct regular assessment of mothers and children enrolled in KidSTART using assessment tools
• Develop child-centric case plan for each child identified with moderate/high needs according to the KidSTART protocol for follow ups
• Monitor and track attendance at preschools and address barriers to attendance via home visits or engagement platforms
• Attend and convene case conferences with teachers, MDT, and agencies to coordinate support
• Provide last mile delivery of support to families
• Support transitions across KidSTART components and to primary school
• Document case plans and notes of meetings and conferences
• Work with other KidSTART practitioners to ensure coordinated case plans
• Support the needs of other children aged 0–6 in the family
• Organise and participate in outreach activities to recruit potential KidSTART families
• Record outcomes of outreach to determine status of targeted children
• Receive and process referrals and determine eligibility
• Collate and maintain data in SSNet on enrolled children
• Map community needs and assets for sponsorship opportunities
• Assist with disbursement and tracking of sponsored items

Jobbeschreibung

1. Reporting Officer

You will report to the Team Lead for all matters relevant to this role.

2. Duties

i. Case Management

• Conduct regular assessment of mothers and children enrolled in KidSTART using assessment tools
• Develop child-centric case plan for each child identified with moderate/high needs according to the KidSTART protocol for follow ups
• Monitor and track attendance at preschools and address any barriers to attendance (which may require engaging parents via home visits, at pick-up/ drop-off timings at preschools, or other parent engagement platforms organised by preschool)
• Attend and convene case conferences, where necessary, with preschool teachers and principals, KidSTART MDT, and other agencies (e.g. Social Service Offices, Family Service Centres, etc.) to coordinate support for children and their families at a systemic and case level (e.g. ComLink)
• Provide last mile delivery of support to families (e.g. accompanying parents and their children for further health checks)
• Support and ease transitions across KidSTART components, transitions to primary school, and withdrawals from preschool and KidSTART
• Document case plans and notes of meetings/case conferences
• Work with other KidSTART practitioners for families with children / the same child enrolled in multiple KidSTART components to ensure that there is a clear key worker and coordinated case plan
• Support the needs of other children between 0 – 6 years old in the family if they are not known to KidSTART

ii. Outreach

• Organise, execute and participate in outreach activities to find and recruit potential KidSTART families or families who need assistance with preschool enrolment together with volunteers.
• Record the outcomes of outreach to determine status of targeted children.

iii. Intake and Referral

• Receive and process referrals from a variety of sources.
• Seek consent from and determine the eligibility of families for KidSTART programme components.
• For families in the region who are not eligible for any KidSTART programmes, the KSA will refer them to relevant help agencies.
• Collate and maintain accurate and complete set of data in SSNet on children enrolled to KidSTART programme components and/or preschool.

iv. Engagement

• Support KidSTART Programme Office in mapping of community needs and assets.
• Collate needs from KidSTART families overseen by the KSA for possible sponsorship or donation opportunities.
• Assist with disbursement and tracking of sponsored items to KidSTART families.

3. Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Sciences or related field.
• Keen to work with families and young children and willing to go the extra mile to support families in need
• Good writing skills for case management and comfortable with data collation for reporting purposes.
• Strong organisational skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders including parents, caregivers, teachers, and community partners.
• A passion for uplifting individuals and families in vulnerable or disadvantaged situations, which involves a keen interest in understanding and forming relationships with individuals in need ofsupport while adhering to professional boundaries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, familiary with SSNet will be advantageous
• Able to work on irregular hours due to home visit scheduling.

In addition, as a Tasek Academy and Social Services staff, you will gain:

• Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly contribute to improving the lives of children and youth in our community, providing them with opportunities for growth and development.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience and skills in programme management and mentoring within the social services sector.
• Collaborative Work Environment: Work within a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and holistic community development.
• Networking: You will have the chance to network with a team of passionate individuals and partner organisations, potentially opening doors for future collaborations or job opportunities.
• Creativity and Innovation: At Tasek Academy and Social Services, we welcome fresh ideas and perspectives. This is your chance to unleash your creativity to inspire and make a difference in our community.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of disadvantaged youths, have experience in programme management and youth work, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Tasek Academy and Social Services, and let's make a positive impact in our community together.