Social Worker

ST ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a passionate Social Worker to provide interventions and programs, conduct casework, and facilitate group work. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and is eligible for registration with SASW. This role involves community development work and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in addressing service gaps in the community.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor Degree in Social Work or a Graduate Diploma in Social Work.
• A passion to work with persons with autism or interest in the disability sector.
• Eligible for professional registration with Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW).
• Team player who can effectively communicate with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crisis situations based on organisation's procedures.
• Conduct needs and intake assessments.
• Facilitate group work interventions under supervision.
• Assist in the development and implementation of programmes.
• Conduct closure of cases upon achieving sustainable outcomes.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Community resource collaboration

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Program development

Education

Bachelor Degree in Social Work / Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Job description

Job Description

The Social Worker is qualified and trained to provide interventions and programmes, perform community development work and uplift the professional practice in social work. He or she conducts casework and group work as well as implement and evaluate community development activities and programmes to address service gaps in the community. A team player who is committed and service-oriented, he or she works as part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary team. He or she also works in collaboration with other agencies and ministries in the course of his or her work.

Uplift professional practice in social work

• Respond to crisis situations based on organisation's standard operating procedures
• Identify areas of improvement in models of care and service delivery based on evidence-based practices
• Support the implementation of standards of care, organisational health policies, procedures and programmes
• Guide volunteers and placement students in their work
• Support professional development of staff within the organisation
• Participate in research to uplift the professional practice in social work

Conduct casework

• Conduct needs and intake assessment
• Document and maintain case files and prepare reports according to the required documentation standard
• Review casework interventions for improvements
• Conduct closure of cases upon achieving sustainable service outcomes for clients, families and communities
• Implement case and care plans and interventions
• Conduct care/ case planning and goal setting based on standard guidelines and professional assessments

Conduct group work

• Facilitate group work interventions under supervision
• Plan group work interventions
• Review group work interventions for improvements

Deliver programmes

• Assist in the development of programmes through data collection and the conduct of basic analysis, and evaluation of programmes
• Assist in the implementation of programmes
• Perform development and planning of programmes to address service gaps

Perform community development work

• Review community development initiatives for improvements
• Conduct environmental scans and community need assessments
• Collaborate with other agencies to pool community resources
• Support development and implementation of community development initiatives

Perform stakeholder engagement and partnerships

• Build rapport and professional relationships with clients and significant others
• Share and apply social work practice across disciplines

Job Specifications

• Possess a Bachelor Degree in Social Work / Graduate Diploma in Social Work
• A passion to work with persons with autism or a keen interest to serve in the disability sector
• Eligible for professional registration with Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• A passion to serve in the disability sector
• Team player who is able to effectively communicate with staff of all levels