Social Worker

Social Worker

RESPONSIBILITIES Provide social work intervention and project/event management to support the work in the Sheltered Workshop and Employment Support Programme for persons with disabilities. Casework Management – Administer financial assistance [...]

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide social work intervention and project/event management to support the work in the Sheltered Workshop and Employment Support Programme for persons with disabilities.

Casework Management

– Administer financial assistance and/or seek deviation for clients to allow them to live independently and participate in the community and employment actively

– Conduct needs and intake assessment on severity, key risks and protective factors for intervention (if necessary, Home Visit); provide counselling services to help clients and caregivers to manage issues associated with their disabilities to prepare them for vocational pursuit and/or independent community living

– Conduct assessment of client / family and submit social report with action plans based on assessment of client and family

– Participate actively in case discussions and conferences internally within a multi-disciplinary context and externally

– Work with therapist, workshop supervisors and/or Employment Support staff in planning for client’s individualised care plan

– Network with other agencies to tap on community resources to provide intervention support to clients

– Prepare case history information, psychosocial assessment, social work treatment plans

– Document and maintain case files and prepare reports according to the required documentation standard

– Conduct closure of cases upon achieving sustainable service outcomes for clients’

Community Work

– Identify the changing trends/needs of the employment landscape pertaining to the PWDs and coordinate community resources to enhance their employability

– Network with relevant referral agencies and stakeholders serving PWDs and be part of the outreach efforts

Group Work

– Plan, develop and implement curriculum, psycho-educational training and group work for PWDs and/or their caregivers

– Evaluate effectiveness of the training or group work interventions

Project management

– Assist and/or plan events such as SPD open house or caregivers’ appreciation day or other projects as assigned

Professional Development

– Participate in developmental programs and supervision for personal and professional growth & development.

– Maintain minimum requirements for renewal of membership with professional association

Admin Duties

– Other duties as required/assigned by the supervisor or Head of Division

JOB HOLDER REQUIREMENT

1. At least a Degree in Social Work from recognised institutions.

2. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships.

3. Preferably have minimum 2 years’ experience in employment or disability work.

Job Category: Working with adults and elderly
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Singapore

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