Social Worker or Counsellor (TRANS SAFE Centre)

Trans Family Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Singapore is looking for a candidate to provide integrated services for clients experiencing Family Violence. Responsibilities include case management, programme evaluation, and community outreach. The ideal candidate has a degree in Social Work or Counselling with up to 4 years of experience. This role requires good communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 0 to 4 years relevant working experience, ideally in Family Violence Work.
• Good command of English language.
• Ability to engage with people and assess risk.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated services for clients experiencing Family Violence.
• Conduct intake and risk assessment of cases.
• Implement and evaluate programmes to meet clients’ needs.

Skills

Casework management

Counselling service

Planning and evaluation

Good interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Social Work or Counselling

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide an integrated continuum of services for clients experiencing Family Violence which includes:
• Casework management and counselling service for clients with medium to high risk Family Violence concerns
• Intake and risk assessment of cases
• Planning, implementing and evaluating programmes to meet clients’ needs
• Group work (support and psychoeducation groups)
• Community outreach and community development in combating Family Violence
• Networking and capacity building initiatives to enhance stakeholder capability in addressing Family Violence
• Research to build domain-specific knowledge in the local context

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Social Work or Counselling
• 0 to 4 years relevant working experience (prior experience in Family Violence Work preferred)
• Good command of English language
• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Good team player

Core Competencies

Ability in attending to and engaging with people, assessment of risk and needs, establishment of intervention plans, working with and linking with various community partners, planning and evaluation of programmes

Preferred achievements / characteristics

• Diligence, integrity and resilience
• Passion for social work and social justice

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.