Senior Social Worker / Social Worker (DCMP)

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

Job summary

Rainbow Centre in Singapore seeks a Social Worker for our Special Education Schools. You will engage with students with disabilities and their families, offering person-centered planning and psychosocial support to help them achieve a good life.

With a Social Work degree and appropriate professional registration, you will collaborate with schools, families and community partners to deliver inclusive services and programs with empathy and ethical care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work from a recognized university.
• Accredited Social Worker or eligible for SASW registration.
• Experience in similar setting or with special needs clients is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• The social worker assesses client needs and provides counselling and crisis intervention.
• Partners with families, schools and community agencies to strengthen care circles.
• Contributes to programme and policy development within our schools.

Skills

Counselling

Crisis intervention

Family engagement

Multicultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

Master's in Social Work

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

At Rainbow Centre we envision a world where persons with disabilities are empowered and thriving in inclusive communities.

Our team of social workers uncovers and enables the strengths of persons with disabilities and their families through person centred planning and supports them in pursuit of their Good Life - where they are safe, healthy, engaged, connected, independent, included and heard.

We are looking for a Social Worker for our Special Education Schools. we like you to know that in addition to a degree in Social Work, it is far more important that you enjoy knowing and connecting with people of diverse abilities, uncovering possibilities and harnessing the power of communities.

Key Responsibilities

• The social worker in our special schools brings to the educational process an understanding of the psychosocial concerns of families and the influences of family, community and cultural differences as they interact with the educational process.
• The social worker will conduct assessments of client needs, provide counselling, support and crisis intervention and participate in programme and policy development.
• The social worker works closely with families, social and community agencies and volunteers to strengthen the circles of care around our clients with disabilities.

Key Requirements

• A Bachelor or Master's Degree in Social Work from a recognized university
• Accredited Social Worker, or eligible for professional registration with the SASW
• Experience working in a similar setting or with special needs client will be an advantage

Service is at the heart of RC's purpose and we seek to serve our clients with respect, dedication and compassion, understanding that we are entrusted by society to serve with excellence and the highest ethical standards. Join us if you share our passion and values.