Job Description

What the role is:Looking for a workplace with passion and commitment to empower and restore lives of the vulnerable population in Singapore? Join the Rehabilitation and Protection Group (RPG)! RPG undertakes the statutory functions in the rehabilitation of adult and youth offenders, and the protection of children and families. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to break cycles of abuse, neglect and offending. As a Rehabilitation and Protection Staff, you influence and shape lives, and in the process, the future of the rehabilitation and protection landscape in Singapore. To support your professional development, you will receive comprehensive training and develop foundational capabilities and knowledge on rehabilitation and protection work. You will also be given the opportunities to rotate to different exciting roles within RPG and broaden your perspectives, skills and experiences. As part of the RPG family, Adult Protective Service (APS) undertakes statutory functions to protect vulnerable adults, oversees the National Family Violence Networking System and works with partners to ensure an effective protection system for individuals and families.What you will be working on:You will report to the Senior Manager of Adult Protective Intervention and be part of a dynamic team of case worker responsible for conducting statutory social investigation and implementing intervention to protect the safety and best interest of vulnerable adults under the Vulnerable Adults Act. As an Assistant Manager / Manager, you will: \xe2\x80\xa2 Identify, investigate and respond to allegations of abuse, neglect and self-neglect. \xe2\x80\xa2 Attend to enquiries, take on case supervision and service monitoring. \xe2\x80\xa2 Work with partners to ensure coordinate case management and safety of Vulnerable Adults (VAs). \xe2\x80\xa2 Carry out Statutory functions of protection of VAs (e.g. application of court orders and accompanying conditions). \xe2\x80\xa2 Carry out onsite crisis intervention (e.g. stabilising crisis where the safety of VAs is compromised). \xe2\x80\xa2 Manage cases of VAs which include conducting home and agency visits, engaging perpetrators and carers on case directions, developing reintegration plans, implementing case plans and conducting periodic review of cases. \xe2\x80\xa2 Involve in development work to support the protection of VAs.What we are looking for:Functional/Technical Competencies: \xe2\x80\xa2 Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or related field like Psychology or Sociology Behaviour Competencies: \xe2\x80\xa2 Good interpersonal and communication skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to manage difficult and hostile clients \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in the frontline Generic Competencies: \xe2\x80\xa2 Passion in working with vulnerable populations \xe2\x80\xa2 Proficiency in Chinese dialects, Malay or Tamil or Hindi preferred to liaise with clients \xe2\x80\xa2 Prior experience in working with Vulnerable Adults, elderly, or protection work is an advantageAbout Ministry Of Social And Family Development:\xe2\x80\x9cWe are Professionals with Passion for People\xe2\x80\x9d The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) develops the \xe2\x80\x9cheartware\xe2\x80\x9d for Singapore through our policies, community infrastructure, programmes and services. Our mission is to nurture resilient individuals, strong families and a caring society that can overcome challenges together. We are committed and passionate in developing a strong social service sector, and play key roles in shaping the future of Singapore. Through these efforts, we hope to play a part in helping our citizens achieve their hopes and aspirations for themselves and their families. A career in MSF is a challenging and fulfilling one that allows you to make a difference in shaping the lives of Singaporeans. If you are driven and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we welcome you to be part of the MSF Family!

Ministry of Social and Family Development