Social Worker, Fostering Services

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys' Town is a Singapore-based non-profit agency focused on supporting children and youth in need through residential care, fostering, and outreach. The role involves managing foster care cases, conducting assessments, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to safeguard and promote the child’s safety and wellbeing.

You will work closely with the Fostering Department, participate in case reviews, and support community outreach as part of a committed team dedicated to meaningful social

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent field of study (e.g. Psychology).
• Experience in working with children/CYP and their families.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases receiving foster care services and support programmes/events of the Fostering Department.
• Conduct in-depth assessments and prepare FARs and present findings at approval panels.
• Perform regular CANs assessments to evaluate foster child progress and caregiver capacity.
• Carry out statutory home visits to safeguard child safety and wellbeing.
• Participate in inter-agency efforts to support foster child welfare and development.
• Provide a 24-hour hotline for foster parents per duty schedule and coordinate follow-ups.

Skills

Social work

Child welfare

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Boys' Town is a non-profit social service agency in Singapore dedicated to supporting children and youth in need. Founded in 1948 by the Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel, Boys' Town began as a residential home for boys affected by the war and has since expanded to provide a continuum of services for children and youth in need.

Today, Boys' Town serves both boys and girls, from infants to young adults, many from disadvantaged or disengaged families who have experienced challenges such as neglect, abandonment, or abuse. Boys' Town provides holistic and integrated services including residential care, fostering services, respite care, youth outreach, adventure-based therapy, and clinical intervention.

As an organisation, Boys' Town is committed to meaningful social impact and professional practice. Staff work within multi-disciplinary teams of trained professionals, united by a shared purpose of making a positive impact in the lives of children and youth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB PURPOSE

To effectively manage cases receiving foster care services and to support programmes/events of the Fostering Department and the Agency.

FUNCTIONAL

• To conduct in-depth assessment and prepare Foster Parent Assessment Report (FAR) and present findings at the MSF Approving Panel and follow up on decisions and recommendations.
• Conduct regular CANs assessment to assess how the foster child is doing in foster care as well as the foster parent's capability in meeting the child's needs.
• Conduct all the necessary statutory visits including announced and unannounced home visits to ensure that the placement is able to safeguard and promote child's safety, stability and wellbeing
• To organise and participate in inter-agency efforts in support the welfare and development of the foster child/CYP
• To provide a 24-hour hotline for foster parents/kinship care per duty schedule and ensure that the team follows up on outcomes
• To support foster placement to prevent breakdowns in foster child's existing care arrangements
• To participate actively in case management through regular team meetings, Monthly case review sessions, MSF case reviews, COF, reviews etc.
• To identify at-risk situations and develop strategies and intervention plans to address child safety issues, and wellbeing.
• To monitor and evaluate effectiveness of case management and other support programme and activities extended to foster/kinship care families.
• To submit accurate reports punctually for operation reports, case reviews, discussions to BT and other governing bodies such as MSF.
• To participate in road shows and other community outreach events as and when necessary.
• To meet regularly with supervisor to assess case progress and programme outcome/effectiveness

ORGANIZATIONAL

• To participate actively in all fundraising activities as well as any other commitments that Boys' Town undertakes.
• To work in close collaboration with other staff, departments and components of Boys' Town.
• The Executive Director and or his/her representative may assign you any other duties that are within reason for the benefit of the clients and/or Boys' Town.

QUALIFICATIONS

Average Qualifications & years of relevant experience

• Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent field of study (e.g. Psychology)
• Experience in working with children/CYP and their families

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Boys' Town