Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Undertake social case work and provide individual and family counselling as a member of the rehabilitation team.



Responsible for assigned casework, counselling work, family work and social group work to clients and their caregivers

Work as a multi-disciplinary team member with the staff and Therapy Rehabilitation Centre to deliver total care and effective services.

Conductinitialscreening of referred clients, provide on-going assessment of the clients.

Participatein multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conference.

Participatein the related working committees and projects:

Programme Sub-Committee.

Other Sub-committees or Projects as directed by the Head of Social Work department.



2. Network with other agencies or community groups



Assist to network with other organizations to mobilize resources in meeting needs of clients that includes making applications for financial and non-financialassistancesuch as transport/equipment subsidies, institutional care, educational facilities and job placements

Assist the clients to transit from one programme into another programme to meet their developmental needs in different life stages.



3. Participate in caregivers' support work activities and public education.



Assist in the planning, implementation,monitoringand evaluation of group work. Assist in therapeutic group work.

Assist in providing necessary training and supervision to social work related



activities.



Participatein public educational talks and presentations to promote better understanding and management of people with disabilities.



4. Provide administrative support to the department.



Document all work intervention/activities andmaintaina database of clients' record.

Provide information and necessary reports to the various management committees.

Assist in the planning,monitoringand evaluation of services rendered.



5. Undertake relevant duties as assigned by staff-in-charge.



Participatein developmental programmes and supervision for personal and professional growth and development

Support theobjectivesand work of the Association.

Keep abreast of current research and trends andassistin relevant research projects.

Maintaina high level of ethical standards and professionalism



REQUIREMENTS



ABachelor's Degree in Social Workfrom a Recognized University

Minimum of 1-3 years' experience as a Social Worker or fresh graduate.

For fresh graduate, to apply for accreditation with Singapore Association of Social Workers for professional practice within 12 months of graduation.

Listening and Communication skills,Counselingskills and Organizational skills. Has empathy and a sense of compassion. Be able to advocate for clients and caregivers. Skills to do simple assessment of family needs. Skills to collaborate and network with internal and external recourses.

Working Location:

School West - 6A Jurong West Street 52 Singapore 649297

Interested applicants, please email detailed resume to:

recruit_hr15@cpas.org.sg

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified on the outcome of the job application.