(Senior) Social Worker
Roles & Responsibilities
Care Planning & Case Management
- Attend to pre-admission referrals and draw out Individualized Care Plan (ICPs and Needs Assessment for necessary intervention upon admission
- Schedule regular interactions i.e. visitation within families, siblings, or/and extended family members (or/and other caregivers)
- Make regular home visits with families or meetings with external/community resources i.e. schools, SSAs, healthcare sector in gathering insights and recent developments/updates
- Work with families to equip them with the necessary skills and assistance to be able to manage and provide adequate care for their children (i.e. financial/legal assistance, job training/placement, parenting classes, substance abuse/mental health treatment etc.)
- Collaborate with various community partners in maintaining and reinstating familial ties for reintegration or/and preparation for self-efficacy in preparing for discharge
- Identify community-based support resources and ensure appropriate planning for independent living
- Assist with transitional placement of the children in securing other permanent/alternative care option
- Make referrals and introductions to other social service agencies for relevant services & programmes for both the children and families
- Offer information and support children and their families
Counselling
- Address the development, emotional and mental needs of the children in providing quality care for the children in residence
- Provide counselling to the children and initiating/coordinating support linkages for the children with internal/in-house program or/and external agencies including schools, mental health facilities, private practice etc.
- Provide counselling to family members in fostering family bonds and restoring relationships
Administration
- Maintain accurate records and prepare social reports (pre-admission, case review/summary, care plans, discharge etc) as required
- Maintain computerized records of admission, discharge and case review of all children
- Ensure case file document and recordings are kept up to date
- Prepare and submit monthly statistical reports to MSF and other relevant agencies
- Assist in the development of Casework Management System
- Other Duties
- To support MTFA / Darul Ihsan in all events/functions
- To perform any other duties assigned by the Case Unit Manager, Home Manager or Executive Director
Requirements Of Qualifications:
- Degree in Social Work / Social Sciences
- Fresh graduates are welcomed
- Senior role will be considered based on length of relevant working experience
- Registered social worker is an added advantage
Official Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 5.30pm
Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm
Hours of work could be revised based on the operational needs of the role.
Official Workplace:
Darul Ihsan Orphanage or Darul Ihsan Girls’ Orphanage
5 Mattar Road or 23 Wan Tho Avenue
Singapore 387713 Singapore 347552
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Pay: $3,600.00 - $4,500.00 per month
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Food provided
- Professional development
Work Location: In person