Social Work Associate

InternSG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 29,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

THK Early Intervention for Children Services is seeking a Social Work Associate to support families with children under seven years old who have developmental needs in Tampines. You will conduct intake assessments, perform home visits, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement holistic care plans.

The role requires a Diploma in Social Work and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with strong administrative and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Work required or equivalent
• 1–3 years of experience with families and children preferred
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Case management for children and families
• Explain programmes to parents and conduct intake assessments using BPS framework
• Build rapport with parents and perform RBC during home visits
• Identify follow-up needs and refer to internal/external resources
• Collaborate in multi-disciplinary team meetings with teachers, psychologists and therapists
• Contribute to holistic intervention planning and service delivery
• Handle social work administrative tasks and maintain records
• Track government Means Test applications and ensure timely renewals
• Coordinate with community agencies to ensure integrated support for clients

Skills

Team player

Meticulous

Administrative skills

Independent worker

Cultural sensitivity

Patience with children

Professional development

Education

Diploma in Social Work

Job description

Social Work Associate (Pioneer / Tampines)

Established in 2006, THK Early Intervention for Children Services (THK EIC Services) is part of THKMC. We provide early intervention (EI) to children under 7 years old who have been diagnosed with developmental needs. Our centres cater to children with varying needs, providing specialised intervention for different levels of support requirements and EI needs.

Reports to the Asst Senior Social worker, Senior Social Worker, HOD (Social Work)

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Case Management

• Facilitate parents' understanding of programme and needs of child
• Establish rapport, engage parents and conduct intake assessments using Bio-Psycho-Social assessment (BPS) of child's and family's needs, highlighting family's risks and strengths
• Conduct Routine-Based Conversations (RBC) during home visits and follow up sessions to support parents
• Evaluate and identify areas for follow up (e.g. referral to internal/external resources)

1. Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration

• Participate actively in case discussions, case conferences, and team meetings with professionals such as Teachers, Psychologists, Occupational therapists, Speech and Language therapists, Physiotherapists.
• Share social work perspectives and insights to support holistic intervention planning.
• Implement intervention plans collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to address clients' developmental, behavioural, or social-emotional needs.

1. Social Work Administrative Matters:

• Manage administrative functions within the social work department, supporting the Social Workers in generating letters and processing government Means Test applications
• Tracking of expiry dates of the Means Test applications of existing students
• Maintain good record keeping by supporting the social work department in updating and maintaining the database
• Manage and upkeep the accounts for communication software app with parents
• Support and assist in audit matters such as periodically checking of documents and e-filing matters. Prepare reports for reporting to governing agencies

1. Collaborative Partnerships/Community Network

• Demonstrate knowledge of available community resources
• Engage and work collaboratively with various community agencies (e.g Family Service Centres, Social Services Offices or other agencies) to ensure holistic case management for the child and family.
• Coordinate care plans and follow-up actions with internal and external partners to ensure integrated support for clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Social Work
• 1 to 3 years of experience working with families and children preferred

Other Information

• Team player, meticulous and have good administrative skills
• Able to work independently
• Have some understanding of the diverse cultures and races
• Has patience and commitment in the education of and nurturing young children, empowering the families
• Keen to develop professionally