Job Description

The key roles would include: 1.1 Engagement and assessment * Engages in evidence-based and culturally sensitive practices when facilitating family sessions or community engagement sessions. * Collates and consolidates all information about the The key roles would include: 1.1 Engagement and assessment Engages in evidence-based and culturally sensitive practices when facilitating family sessions or community engagement sessions. Collates and consolidates all information about the child and family from relevant professionals and sources in the school. Establishes rapport, affirms parents and uses various strategies to engage parents. Facilitates parents' understanding of programme, profile of child in different settings and triangulates information with recommendation(s) from the team. Conducts holistic bio-psycho-social assessment of child's and family's needs, risks and strengths, for intervention. Facilitates all documentation needed for enrolment in programme and provides relevant resources for family/caregivers. Communicates effectively to parents in verbal and/or written form 1.2 Goal Setting and Intervention Participates in case discussion by providing information about child and family strengths and needs and identifies possible care plans required for the child and/or family. Engages and works collaboratively with various community agencies (e.g., Family Service Centres, Social Services Offices, or other agencies) to ensure holistic case management for families. Establishes (relevant) resources available within caregivers' support system, in school and community required for child and family to maintain child's participation in school and DS-LS intervention to maximise child's potential. 1.3 Evaluation and Documentation Completes documentation (e.g. case notes) accurately and communicates information effectively to relevant professionals. Evaluates and identifies areas required for follow-up (e.g. referral to appropriate internal and/or external resources). 1.4 Collaborative Partnerships/ Community Network Demonstrates knowledge of available community resources. Utilises appropriate community resources to support child and/or family. Networks with all relevant stakeholders and partners (e.g., at local and/or regional level) for collaborative problem-solving. Job Specifications Minimum Education / Qualifications Diploma in Social Work Service or Early Childhood A minimum of 2 years of experience within the community setting with an understanding of working with families with young children. Knowledge & Skills Microsoft office skills. Attributes Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills Possess initiative and ability to work independently and yet be a good team player An organized and systematic worker, motivated and self-driven to help meet needs within given corporate guidelines and available resource