Social Work Associate

MINDSG Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDSG Ltd Singapore seeks a Social Work Associate to assist in coordinating casework, group work and community development activities, supporting community events and performing administrative functions.

You will work in institutional settings, communities, social service agencies and hospitals as part of a collaborative team, building rapport with clients and contributing to care plans and programme evaluation.

Qualifications

• NYP Diploma in Social Work, NYP Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work), WSQ Diploma in Social Service or SSI Higher Diploma in Social Service

Responsibilities

• Support in building rapport and professional relationships with clients and significant others
• Support needs and intake assessment
• Support case and care planning and goal setting
• Support implementation of case and care plans and interventions
• Support preparation, planning, implementation and evaluation of group work interventions
• Support development, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes
• Support in data collection for research projects
• Support the implementation of standards of care, organisational health policies, procedures and programmes
• Respond to crisis situations based on organisation's standard operating procedures

Education

NYP Diploma in Social Work

NYP Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work)

WSQ Diploma in Social Service

SSI Higher Diploma in Social Service

Job description

About Us

MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.

Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.

MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 1,200 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs' lifespan.

These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit www.minds.org.sg.

Job Description

The Social Work Associate works in the field of Social Work. He/She is qualified and trained to assist in providing interventions and programmes, performing community development work and uplifting the professional practice in social work. He assists in coordinating casework, group work and community development activities and programmes, supporting community events and performing administrative functions.

A responsive, adaptable and astute staff, the Social Work Associate works in institutional settings, communities, social service agencies and hospitals. He works as part of a collaborative team with other agencies and ministries in the course of his work.

• Support in building rapport and professional relationships with clients and significant others
• Support needs and intake assessment
• Support case and care planning and goal setting
• Support implementation of case and care plans and interventions
• Support preparation, planning, implementation and evaluation of group work interventions
• Support development, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes
• Support in data collection for research projects
• Support the implementation of standards of care, organisational health policies, procedures and programmes
• Respond to crisis situations based on organisation's standard operating procedures

Qualification & Skills

NYP Diploma in Social Work, NYP Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work), WSQ Diploma in Social Service or SSI Higher Diploma in Social Service