Social Worker - THK FSC@Bedok North

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Singapore seeks a dedicated Social Worker to engage with clients and manage casework responsibilities. The role includes conducting assessments, developing intervention plans, and facilitating group activities. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join us in making a positive impact on the community through essential social services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree majoring in Social Work from universities recognised by the SWAAB of Singapore.
• Able to motivate staff and engage diverse communities.
• Patience, love, passion and commitment in family services.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients and assess their needs.
• Implement and follow up on case plans.
• Conduct community needs assessments.
• Plan and facilitate therapeutic group work.

Skills

Independent thinking

People skills

Cultural understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION>THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission - To Serve Mankind - to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Casework - Engagement & Assessment

• Engage client and significant others (e.g. family, caregivers, etc.) in a therapeutic manner to understand their needs
• Manage and overcome reluctance and resistance to change

Casework - Case Review & Documentations

• Implement and follow up on care/ case plans and interventions to determine the suitability of care/ case plans in addressing client's needs and modify them where necessary
• Draft social reports for complex cases to be reviewed by supervisor

Casework - Goal Setting & Intervention Plans

• Conceptualise and identify appropriate approaches to develop care/ case plan for client
• Help clients to develop and choose strategies and formulate viable plans
• Represent case in case conference

Group Work

• Target and reach out to individuals and/ or targeted groups who may benefit from group work conducted by organisations/ agencies
• Plan, implement, monitor, evaluate and modify therapeutic group work to address issues of target groups
• Facilitate high risk therapeutic group work under supervision

Community Work

• Conduct environmental scans and assess community needs
• Design, develop and implement community-specific development programmes (e.g. aging community in a specific neighbourhood)
• Participate in community development initiatives and provide recommendations for consideration

Professional Development & Education

• Engage in learning opportunities (e.g. participate in community of practice meetings to develop skills and capabilities)
• Attend professional development courses to acquire professional knowledge and skills

Programme Development & Implementation

• Participate/ implement programmes (e.g. strengthening activities appropriate to clients' profile)
• Review and refine programmes to target client groups or other stakeholders/ partners/ agencies
• Identify service gaps in response to client needs and make recommendations to improve service provision of programmes

Research

• Participate and support research
• Engage in multi-disciplinary team research projects

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree majoring in Social Work from universities recognised by the Social Work Accreditation and Advisory Board (SWAAB) of Singapore
• Independent, creative, flexible thinking and able to motivate staff
• Good people skills
• Has strong understanding of the diverse cultures and race
• Has patience, love, passion and commitment in the family services

OTHER INFORMATION

THK Family Service Centres (FSCs) have played a pivotal role as essential community hubs, offering social services to families grappling with psycho-social challenges. Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities currently manages five FSCs strategically located in Jurong West, Bukit Panjang, Tanjong Pagar, MacPherson and Bedok North.

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities