Social Worker (Restorative Care Department – Case Management Service)

Fei Yue Community Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Singapore seeks a Case Manager to assist offenders and their families through case management services. Responsibilities include providing referrals, conducting risk assessments, and preparing reports. Ideal candidates should have a degree in social work and at least two years of relevant experience. Strong communication and empathy are essential skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in social service agencies or similar settings.
• Ability to work with offenders and ex-offenders in Police and Prison settings.
• Strong writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and referral services for offenders and their families.
• Conduct risk assessments and case formulations.
• Prepare reports and case recordings on time.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Social Work or Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Job description

Overview

About Restorative Care Department:

Restorative Care Department (RCD) was started in 2006, with one Family Resource Centre located within Prison Link Centre (Changi) that specializes in serving offenders, ex-offenders and their families through a variety of programmes.

Case Management Services (CMS) was launched in 2019 to provide short-term case management for releasing inmates. Its objectives are to assist clients and their families with reintegration into society, offer individual support and guidance for transitioning back into the community, and address criminogenic needs to prevent re-offending and relapse.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and referral services for offenders, ex-offenders, and/or their next of kin
• Conduct risk assessment, social investigation, assessment, case formulation, intervention planning
• Timely preparation and submission of reports and case recordings
• Conduct meetings, sessions, workshops and programmes for offenders, ex-offenders, and/or their next of kin
• Require to cover office duties at various centres

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work or Degree with a Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution
• Possess at least two (2) years of experience working in a similar setting (e.g. social service agencies)
• Comfortable to work with offenders and ex-offenders in Police and Prison settings
• Able to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment
• Required to work on weeknights and weekends on a needs basis
• Has maturity, communication skills and interpersonal skills to work with professionals, and families from diverse backgrounds
• Able to develop empathy / empathic responses, reflective capacity and self-awareness
• Adaptive with multi-tasking skills and problem-solving skills
• Personal effectiveness, independence, and good time management
• Has strong writing skills
• Team player

Work Location: Simei

If you are interested to join us, please apply via Fei Yue Career Portal.

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