Job Description
Casework,group work & community practice:
Handle cases related enquiry from clients and the community.
Supporting needs, intake, and financial assessments for families
Assist social worker in casework assessment and intervention.
Gathering information on post-18 resources and supporting transition planning discussions with families of graduating clients
Responding to crisis situations according to SAAC's standard operating procedures
Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and audits within your area of practice
Administration& scheme management:
Managing admissions administration — scheduling parent interviews, collating reports, and liaising with SG Enable, SPED schools, other SSAs, MOE, and MSF
Administering the Enabling Transport Subsidy scheme end-to-end, including means-testing, data record-keeping, submissions to SG Enable/NCSS/MSF, and liaison with parents and the bus vendor
Maintaining admissions and means-testing data in the Centre's Student and Client Management System
Performing department administrative duties, including minute-taking, correspondence handling, and budget monitoring
Job Specifications
Diploma in Social Work preferred; other diplomas, or a Certificate in Community and Social Services with relevant social service experience, will also be considered
A good grasp of details, timelines, and processes, with strong problem-solving skills
Experience in a disability or special needs setting is a bonus, but not required. A genuine interest in contributing to the sector matters more
Passion for supporting persons with autism, their caregivers, and their families. Building rapport with adults is as central to this role as connecting with clients
A collaborative team player with good communication skills, able to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
St. Andrew's Mission Hospital (SAMH) first began as a free dispensary for poor local and migrant women and children in 1913. Today, SAMH operates St. Andrew's Community Hospital, St. Andrew’s Autism Centre, St. Andrew’s Mission Hospital Clinics, St. Andrew’s Nursing Homes at Buangkok, Henderson and Queenstown and St. Andrew’s Senior Care centres at Kampong Glam, Tampines, Henderson and Queenstown.
St. John's-St. Margaret’s Nursing Home and Senior Care Centre at Dover Avenue will begin operations in 2021.