Social Worker (EIC@Kim Keat)

AWWA LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

AWWA LTD in Singapore is seeking a SASW-registered social worker to join the EIC team. You will conduct needs and risk assessments, provide intervention plans, and engage with families to support child and family welfare. Engage in collaborative case conferences, staff training and programme evaluation.

Minimum qualifications include a Social Work degree and SASW registration. 1–2 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work is required.
• SASW registration is mandatory.
• 1–2 years of social work experience preferred.
• Ability to assess needs and provide intervention plans.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of teachers, allied health pros and social workers.
• ConductNeeds and risk assessments for families and manage child welfare risks.
• Promote holistic learning and development through collaborative goal setting and family engagement.
• Facilitate smooth transitions for graduates to appropriate schools and services.
• Prepare intervention plans and maintain thorough case documentation.
• Contribute to programme planning, evaluation and staff training.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

SASW Registered Social Worker

Job description

• Timely access to child-centric and family centric early intervention services
• Support the Referral to enrolment work processes of EIC, such as outreach activities, centre visits, initial screenings, enrolment of new students, etc.
• Consolidate information and documents necessary for Means Test and Financial Assistance applications, and work with the Centralized Admin Team (CAT) to fulfil documentation and audit requirements of EIC Funding bodies.

• To implement EIC work processes pertaining to the client’s journey with AWWA EIC, i.e. enrolment to withdrawal / discharge as outlined in SOP.

Case Management

3.1 Collaborative Team approach

• To be an integral part of the EIC’s Collaborative Professional Team, consisting of Teachers, Allied Health Professionals and Social Workers.

• To conduct needs and risk assessments (biological, social, psychosocial, financial) of families, to manage and mitigate risks related to child safety and welfare, family violence, caregiver stress and well -being through classroom observations, caregiver interviews via various modes of engagement such as home visits.
• To proactively promote the clients’ holistic learning & development, and attainment of child / family centric goals through collaborative goal setting, Team discussions, Parent Teacher Conferences, recommendation and implementation of appropriate class placements, in-class and / or home-based support, parents / caregivers’ engagement and coaching, and referrals to suitable services within / outside AWWA.
• Provide evidence-based assessment and intervention for individual caregivers and families, including participation in Case Filter Meetings, to identify mental health needs, develop collaborative care plans, and enhance the well‑being, coping, family functioning and recovery outcomes for caregivers.
• To facilitate smooth transition of graduating students to suitable special or mainstream schools, i.e. collaborative consultation with professional staff and parents / caregivers on educational pathway, suitable school placement, Special School applications, etc.

3.2 Client and family centric Social Work Intervention

• To conduct financial assistance assessment and connect needy families to relevant assistance schemes, within and outside AWWA. families, to manage and mitigate risks related to child safety and welfare, family violence, caregiver stress and wellbeing through classroom observations, caregivers' interviews via various modes of engagement (including home visits).
• To generate and prioritize intervention plans to address needs of the family, i.e. individual case work, caregiver psychoeducation, group work or connecting to community and / or government agencies / resources.
• To liaise with and contribute to case conferences with relevant helping agencies (FSC, HDB, MOH, MSF, hospitals- KKH, NUH, SCS, Sg Enable etc.) to support families in need.
• To work wth professional colleagues and caregivers to generate and implement an Individual Caregiver Support Plan (ICSP).
• To maintain updated documentation of work carried out, i.e. case recording, client data management system, SW outputs, etc.

4. Programme Planning

• To carry out needs assessments to identify service gaps and needs of clientele (including caregivers) and apply the information and knowledge to programme planning and design.
• To plan and implement caregiver embed programmes to support and empower caregiving families in AWWA, i.e. workshops, support groups, bonding and respite programmes, community participation programmes, etc.
• To work with relevant EIC and / or AWWA departments and volunteers in planning and implementing the above-mentioned programmes.
• To maintain and update all programme records and documentation
• To conduct programme evaluation and client satisfaction surveys to evaluate the outputs and outcomes of the programmes.

5.Training & development

• To apply the principles and protocols as guided by SASW professional Code of Ethics, which can be found at this link: https://www.sasw.org.sg/docs/SASW%20Code%20of%20Professional%20Ethics%20%203rd%20Revision%20(on line).pdf
• To participate actively in professional sharing, case consultations, individual and group supervision, training programmes and continuing education for personal and professional development so as to stay current and relevant in practise.
• To be engaged in evidence-based practice through keeping up with research findings on relevant practice areas and tracking current trends by keeping up with updates and news on the disability sector.

6. Any other relevant duties assigned by Head/ EIC Manager/ EIC/ AWWA Management.

Job Specifications

• Minimum Education / Qualifications
• Degree in Social Work
• SASW Registered Social Worker

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience

• 1-2 years of Social Work Experience
• Knowledge and ability to engage, assess, and provide intervention (including mitigating risks at client’s level) & practice evaluation
• Ability to draw and apply relevant theories in direct case work for appropriate intervention/ care plans
• Ability to conduct needs assessment and address the needs using various modes of evidence-based intervention like groupwork, case management that involves casework and counselling, creating and conducting relevant programmes
• Ability to identify, profile and prioritize clients based on needs evaluation
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.