Social Work Associate/Assistant

ARANYA SANGHA DANA FELLOWSHIP LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Singapore is seeking a dedicated support staff member to enhance the well-being of community-based Buddhist monastics. This role involves coordinating medical escort services, supporting casework interventions, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate should have a Polytechnic Diploma in Social Work or equivalent, effective communication skills in English and Mandarin, and a passion for working with the aging population.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in administrative work, particularly in social or health services.
• Effective communication skills in both English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the medical escort service.
• Support casework interventions and carry out tasks identified by social workers.
• Perform accurate documentation, support programme evaluation and collection of statistics.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for community events.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills in English and Mandarin

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Polytechnic Diploma in Social Work, Integrated Community Care or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Office PowerPoint

Job description

You will be providing support to our social workers in their efforts to enhance the well-being of community-based Buddhist monastics in Singapore so that they can age in place. This role serves as a bridge between our clients and available resources, facilitating access to services and providing critical support to aid in the implementation of care plans, helping clients navigate complex systems, and ensuring they receive the support they need:

• Coordinate and manage the medical escort service
• Support casework interventions and carry out tasks identified by social workers
• Support the administrative needs in casework
• Perform accurate documentation (i.e. case recordings, social reports), support programme evaluation and collection of statistics
• Provide administrative and logistical support for community events

Functional Competencies:

• Polytechnic Diploma in Social Work, Integrated Community Care or equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience in administrative work particularly in social or health services, but fresh grads are also welcomed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Effective communications skills (written and verbal) in both English and Mandarin

Core Competencies:

• Passionate and committed to work with aging population
• Meticulous and able to organize and manage data, with strong administrative and organizing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work on weekends

Preferred achievements/characteristics:

• Possess adequate Buddhism knowledge is of an added advantage