Social Worker

BREAKTHROUGH MISSIONS LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christian rehabilitation organization in Singapore is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to help male drug offenders rebuild their lives. Responsibilities include case management, conducting assessments, and providing counselling. Candidates should have a degree in Social Work, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and be bilingual in English and Chinese. This role offers a chance to serve in a faith-based environment that emphasizes Christian values.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in social service or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Experience in prison or rehabilitation work will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop individual care plans for clients.
• Manage case files and provide case management for various rehabilitation goals.
• Facilitate individual and group counselling sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Bilingual in English and Chinese

Case management

Counselling

Education

Degree in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Join Us in Transforming Lives

Breakthrough Missions is a Christian rehabilitation halfway house dedicated to supporting male drug offenders. We are a registered charity with IPC status. If you have a heart to serve in a faith-based environment and a passion for facilitating life transformation, we invite you to join our team.

Purpose of the Role

The Social Worker will provide counselling and case management to residents emplaced under the prison programme and work with their families to help them reintegrate into society, rebuilding their lives on a firm foundation of Christian values.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop individual care plans for clients.
• Manage case files and provide case management for job placement, accommodation, financial assistance and other rehabilitation goals.
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions, prison intake interviews, family engagements and aftercare follow-up.
• Facilitate classes and community service programmes.
• Collaborate with Singapore Prisons to ensure holistic care for the residents.
• Assist clients in reconnecting with community resources.
• Oversee residents’ day-to-day matters.
• Assist with ad-hoc duties as and when required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology.
• At least 2 years’ experience in social service or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Able to work independently, under pressure, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Bilingual in English and Chinese; proficient to engage Chinese-speaking clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience in prison or rehabilitation work will be an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Passion for serving full-time in the Christian halfway house sector and instilling Christian values in clients.
• Resilient, diligent, and a team player with a strong desire to build up and restore lives.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job summary

Join us in transforming lives—serve with compassion, faith, and resilience as a Social Worker, helping men rebuild on Christian values.