The Social Worker works in the field of Social Work. He/She is qualified and trained to provide interventions, perform community work and update the professional practice in Social Work. He/She will conduct casework, groupwork as well as community development programmes to address service gaps. He/She will need to provide supervision to junior Social Worker(s) and/or Social Work Associate.

Case Work Management

• Conduct needs and intake assessments of client/family and provided social report with recommendations, to allow them to live independently and be participative in the community.

• Conduct case work management for cases of different risk levels.

• Coordinating service referrals and access to community resource.

• Able to provide psycho-emotional support for clients and caregivers

• Build partnerships and collaborate with other agencies to tap on community resources to provide intervention support to clients and empower/enable clients e.g. for the smooth transition of clients back to community, vocational pursuit and/or independent community living etc.

• Participate and contribute professionally as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in SPD. Work with therapists and related staff for client’s needs and involve in case discussions.

• Document sessions/interventions accurately and consistently, and to maintain case files and prepare reports according to the required documentation standard with minimal supervision.

• Conduct closure of cases upon achieving sustainable service outcomes for clients with minimal supervision.

Community Work and Outreach

• Identify the changing trends and needs of clients.

• Initiate and execute outreach activities so that more persons with disabilities can benefit from the department’s programmes.

• Participate in door-knocking outreach operations.

• Participate in stakeholders/partners’ engagement, where appropriate, with the intention to build capability of stakeholders/partners in the community.

Caregiver Support, Groupwork and Training

• Lead and implement caregiver support, conduct psycho-educational training, and organise support groups.

• Conduct and evaluate group works.

• Provide psycho-emotional support for caregivers.

Project Management

• Lead and drive community projects and social work initiatives e.g. caregiver wellness programme, resources, and initiatives.

Professional Development / Supervision

• Participate in developmental programs and supervision for personal and professional growth and development.

• Maintain minimum requirements for renewal of membership with professional association.

• Participate in research.

• Participate in professional courses to acquire specialised knowledge and skills.

Administration & Operations

• Provide data and information for purpose of department’s progress reports, and data analysis for planning and reporting.

• Work on cross-divisional projects as assigned from time to time.

• To support, where needed, in weekday night and weekends outreach and engagement events/activities.

• Any other duties as required/assigned, from time to time, by Reporting Officer.

JOB HOLDER REQUIREMENT & COMPETENCIES

• Possess Degree in Social Work or Degree with a Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution.

• Accredited as a Registered Social Worker (RSW)

• Preferably with 2-3 years of social work experience

• Analytical, flexible, resilient and ability to see different perspectives and draw connectivity and suitably make recommendations.

• Committed, responsible, able to work independently and be a contributing team player.

• People-oriented and have good interpersonal skills.

• Effective report writing skills.

• Able to work in the evenings and weekends, where needed.