Social Work Associate (DS-LS)

Reports to the Senior Social Worker, HOD (Social Work), and/or DS-LS Programme Manager.

Responsibilities:

Case Management

• Conduct social work-parents meeting to share assessment outcomes of child and recommendations/next steps required
• Facilitate parents’ understanding of programme and needs of child
• Establish rapport, engage parents and conduct holistic bio-psycho-social assessment of child’s and family’s needs, risks and strengths
• Evaluate and identify areas for follow up (e.g. referral to internal/external resources)

Documentation and administrative tasks

• Participate in Case Filter Meetings, take notes and maintain good record keeping
• Complete documentation (e.g. case notes) accurately and promptly for other professionals who are working with child
• Maintain accurate records, prepare reports for governing agencies, collate information and submit government means-test applications

Collaborative Partnerships/Community Network

• Demonstrate knowledge of available community resources
• Engage and work collaboratively with various community agencies (e.g Family Service Centres, Social Services Offices or other agencies) to ensure holistic case management for the child and family.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Social Work
• 1 to 3 years of experience working with families and children preferred
• Candidates undergoing Degree/Post Graduate Qualifications in Social Work are welcomed to apply

Other Information

• Meticulous and have good administrative skills
• Adaptable to changes
• Team player
• Good people skills
• Able to work independently
• Have some understanding of the diverse cultures and races
• Has patience and commitment in the education of & nurturing young children and empowering the families
• Keen to develop professionally
• Traveling between centres may be required