Responsibilities

You will be responsible to provide social work intervention and comprehensive case management services to serve the needs of the children and their families in the Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children (EIPIC).

i) Casework and Case Management

• Establish rapport and build professional relationship with client and caregivers.
• Conduct intake and needs assessment during first contact and screening to ascertain the level of complexity, key risks and protective factors of the case and prepare for necessary intervention that includes information and referral and basic counselling services to help clients and caregivers.
• Plan, organise and lead the caregiver’s orientation programmes for new enrolments in the programme.
• Conduct and administer appropriate financial assessment and assistance.
• Provide appropriate intervention and supportive counselling to the families of children attending early intervention.
• Participate actively in case discussions and case conferences within a trans-disciplinary setting.
• Work closely with other Early Intervention (EI) professionals to come up with a holistic family-centred intervention plan.
• Conduct home and school visits with other early intervention professionals whenever necessary.
• Prepare case history information, psychosocial assessment, social work intervention plans.
• Plan, organise and lead transition planning briefings and actively follow up with parents and external stakeholders on application to SPED/mainstream schools or transition to the next stage of education.
• Document and maintain case files and prepare reports according to the required documentation standard.
• Conduct referral and closure of cases upon achieving sustainable service outcomes for clients.

ii) Group Work

• Plan, develop and conduct psycho-educational training and group work for children, caregivers and other EI professionals.
• Plan and conduct caregiver and parent support group programmes.
• Plan and conduct orientation programmes for new entrants and transition briefings for graduands.

iii) Collaborations and Outreach

• Lead or participate actively in collaborations efforts with external stakeholders such as preschools, SPED, primary schools and community partners.

iv) Professional Development and Education

• Participate in developmental programmes and supervision for personal and professional growth and development in accordance with the National Social Work Competency Framework (NSWCF).
• Network with other professionals in the EI and disability sector.
• Maintain minimum requirements for accreditation and renewal of membership with relevant professional associations.

v) Administrative Duties

• Other duties as required/assigned by the immediate supervisor, Centre Manager or Head of Division.

Requirements

• Recognised Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work or Counselling.
• Relevant experience in the fields of Early Intervention/Special Education or social services is preferred.
• Professionals that are accredited as a social worker/social service practitioner (RSW/RSSP) with SASW are preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, positive and passionate about working with children with special needs and their families.
• Works effectively both as an individual and as part of a trans-disciplinary team.