Social Worker or Counsellor (TRANS SAFE Centre)

Trans Family Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focused on family support in Singapore is seeking a dedicated professional to provide integrated services for clients experiencing Family Violence. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Work or Counselling, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Responsibilities include case management, risk assessment, and community outreach. Prior experience in Family Violence work is preferred. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Qualifications

• 0 to 4 years relevant work experience, preferably in Family Violence work.
• Good command of English language.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated services for clients experiencing Family Violence.
• Conduct intake and risk assessment of cases.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate programmes to meet client needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in Social Work or Counselling

Job description

- 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.