Social Worker - APSN Chaoyang School (Ang Mo Kio)

APSN EDUCATION SERVICES LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking a Social Worker to provide counselling and case management for students and their families. This role requires conducting assessments, collaborating with community agencies, and consulting with teachers. Applicants should possess a relevant degree, SASW registration, and experience with mild intellectual disabilities. Skills in communication and teamwork are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Singapore Association of Social Worker (SASW).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with persons with mild intellectual disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide intervention for students/clients and their families.
• Conduct professional financial assessments and recommend subsidies.
• Provide consultation to teachers and parents regarding social services.

Skills

Counselling

Assessment

Case Management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work

Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Job description

Work Location:

• APSN Chaoyang School (Ang Mo Kio)

Job Purpose:

You shall be responsible for family/individual counselling, group work, assessment and recommendations for financial assistance and case management. Conduct casework and manage case consultations.

Key Responsibilities:

Individuals and Families

• Assess, plan and provide intervention for students/clients and their families in partnership with other professionals and school/ centre personnel when required.
• Provide progress and termination reports to ensure case management in accordance to the Case Management Review procedures where applicable.

Group Work, Therapy / Training

• Assess and provide training for teachers in working with students and their families.

Financial Assessment and Assistance

• Conduct professional assessment (information gathering, home visits) and recommend / apply for subsidy in consultation with relevant guidelines.
• Contact and refer students/ clients and their families to relevant agencies for assistance as deem appropriate after assessment.
• Work with community agencies in service delivery for students/ clients and their families.

Professional Consultation

• Provide consultation to teachers/ parents of services offered in the Social / Human Services sector. (I.e. VWOs, NCSS etc.).
• Provide consultation to teachers / parents and other professionals on relevant external systems such as social care, healthcare and legal etc. (i.e. general information on hospitals, welfare homes, courts etc.)
• Where appropriate and necessary, to assess the case and make suitable referrals.

Job Requirements:

• Degree and/ or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work or equivalent from recognised universities.
• Must be registered with Singapore Association of Social Worker (SASW) Accreditation Board.
• Possess minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Possess experience working with persons with mild intellectual disabilities (MID).
• Patient, team player and able to co-create new content tailored for students/trainees with MID.
• Passionate, well organised, able to independently.
• Able to communicate with students, trainees, caregivers and associates of different culture/ backgrounds, preferably conversant in major local dialects (in order to provide consultation to local dialects speaking teachers, parents and students.)