Social Worker (Ang Mo Kio)

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Singapore is seeking a Social Worker to conduct client assessments and provide counseling support to families and children. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in social work and have 2-3 years of relevant experience. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community through various support services.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience working with families and children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive client assessments to collect necessary information.
• Organize and manage support packages for children and families.
• Liaise with and make referrals to other agencies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Counseling skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree or Post Graduate Qualifications in Social Work

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission - To Serve Mankind - to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors\' Community, and Therapy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Early Intervention for Children (EIC) Services helps equip children with motor, communication, social, self-help and cognitive skills. THK EIC involves structuring classes around small groups encompassing early childhood special education, social work and therapy support services to stimulate their adaptive functioning and school readiness skills.

Reports to: Head of Social Work Department / Assistant Director

Supervised by: Senior Social Worker / Head of Department

Interrelationships: Social Work Associate/Assistants, professional colleagues, clients and families

Role:

Conducts comprehensive client assessments to collect functional, environmental, bio- psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, and educational information as appropriate to develop a comprehensive case plan. The Social Worker maintains professional relationships with service users, acting as a guide, a support, an advocator and intermediary.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Undertake and write up assessments (reviewed by the Senior Social Worker) that meet specified standards and timescales;
• Conduct interviews with service users and their families to assess and review their situation
• Offer information and counselling support to service users\' families;
• Organise and manage packages of support to enable children and their families to lead the fullest lives possible;
• Recommend and sometimes make decisions about the best course of action for a particular child and their family;
• Liaising with and make referrals to other agencies;
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings;
• Maintain accurate records, update records and prepare reports for reporting to governing agencies and government mean-testing application;
• Participate in internal and external training, supervision and teams

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Degree or Post Graduate Qualifications in Social Work from recognised institutions

OTHER INFORMATION

• 2 to 3 years of experience working with families and children preferred

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities