Social Worker (Tiong Bahru)

SPD Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SPD Singapore is seeking a qualified Social Worker to deliver casework, groupwork and community development programmes. You will supervise junior staff and collaborate with a multidisciplinary SPD team to address service gaps.

Responsibilities include needs assessments, referrals, psycho-emotional support, and reporting with minimal supervision. Evening/weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work orGraduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Registered Social Worker (RSW) accreditation required.
• 2–3 years of social work experience preferred.
• Analytical, flexible and able to consider multiple perspectives.
• Committed, responsible and a strong team player with good reliability.
• People-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective report writing skills.
• Able to work in evenings and weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct case work management and assess client/family needs.
• Coordinate service referrals and access to community resources.
• Provide psycho-emotional support to clients and caregivers.
• Lead and participate in community development and outreach activities.
• Supervise junior social workers and social work associates as required.
• Maintain accurate case notes and prepare reports per standards.
• Engage in project/administrative duties and data reporting.

Skills

Analytical

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Education

Degree in Social Work or Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Job description

The Social Worker works in the field of Social Work. He/She is qualified and trained to provide interventions, perform community work and update the professional practice in Social Work. He/She will conduct casework, groupwork as well as community development programmes to address service gaps. He/She will need to provide supervision to junior Social Worker(s) and/or Social Work Associate.

Responsibilities

1.Case Work Management

• Conduct needs and intake assessments of client/family and provided social report with recommendations, to allow them to live independently and be participative in the community.
• Conduct case work management for cases of different risk levels.
• Coordinating service referrals and access to community resource.
• Able to provide psycho-emotional support for clients and caregivers.
• Build partnerships and collaborate with other agencies to tap on community resources to provide intervention support to clients and empower/enable clients e.g. for the smooth transition of clients back to community, vocational pursuit and/or independent community living etc.
• Participate and contribute professionally as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in SPD. Work with therapists and related staff for client’s needs and involve in case discussions.
• Document sessions/interventions accurately and consistently, and to maintain case files and prepare reports according to the required documentation standard with minimal supervision.
• Conduct closure of cases upon achieving sustainable service outcomes for clients with minimal supervision.

2.Community Work and Outreach

• Identify the changing trends and needs of clients.
• Initiate and execute outreach activities so that more persons with disabilities can benefit from the department’s programmes.
• Participate in door-knocking outreach operations.
• Participate in stakeholders/partners’ engagement, where appropriate, with the intention to build capability of stakeholders/partners in the community.

3.Caregiver Support, Groupwork and Training

• Lead and implement caregiver support, conduct psycho-educational training, and organise support groups.
• Conduct and evaluate group works.
• Provide psycho-emotional support for caregivers.

4.Project Management

• Lead and drive community projects and social work initiatives e.g. caregiver wellness programme, resources, and initiatives.

5.Professional Development / Supervision

• Participate in developmental programs and supervision for personal and professional growth and development.
• Maintain minimum requirements for renewal of membership with professional association.
• Participate in research.
• Participate in professional courses to acquire specialised knowledge and skills.

6.Administration & Operations

• Provide data and information for purpose of department’s progress reports, and data analysis for planning and reporting.
• Work on cross-divisional projects as assigned from time to time.
• To support, where needed, in weekday night and weekends outreach and engagement events/activities.
• Any other duties as required/assigned, from time to time, by Reporting Officer.

Requirements

• Possess Degree in Social Work or Degree with a Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Accredited as a Registered Social Worker (RSW)
• Preferably with minimally 2-3 years of social work experience
• Analytical, flexible, resilient and ability to see different perspectives and draw connectivity and suitably make recommendations.
• Committed, responsible, able to work independently and be a contributing team player.
• People-oriented and have good interpersonal skills.
• Effective report writing skills.
• Able to work in the evenings and weekends, where needed.