The Social Worker, under the supervision of the Head of Department (Allied Professionals), is a member of the school’s AP Department. He or she works via an inter-disciplinary model with fellow allied professionals, teaching staff and parents or caregivers, and is responsible in providing support services and intervention to benefit students and their families, when difficulties exist and they interfere with the students obtaining maximum educational benefits. He or she will maintain professional relationships with students and their families, acting as a guide, advocate and or supporter so that they are able to help themselves. He or she will participate in case consultations and provide relevant support services to benefit students and their families. The standard of professional practice will be ethical and delivered with due consideration to the relevant legislation and procedures.
Crisis Intervention: to provide priority response within same day or by next working day, and intensive case management to patients who go through personal crisis including attempted suicide or are victims of abuse.
Manage and coordinate COMIT post-discharge programmes in partnership with tertiary healthcare institutions, including monitoring clients’ progress and programme outcomes.
Home Ownership Assessment and Guidance: Conduct comprehensive assessments of families’ home ownership needs and challenges, considering factors such as affordability, suitability, and eligibility. Provide home ownership-related guidance and education to empower families with the knowledge and skills to achieve home ownership
Home Ownership Assessment and Guidance: Conduct comprehensive assessments of families’ home ownership needs and challenges, considering factors such as affordability, suitability, and eligibility. Provide home ownership-related guidance and education to empower families with the knowledge and skills to achieve home ownership