COMPANY DESCRIPTION

THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission - To Serve Mankind - to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors Community, and Therapy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

To conduct case management and psychoeducation, and to plan and facilitate groupwork for residents at THK Homes for Disabled.

Clinical Aspects

Manage enquiries and referrals
Conduct assessment and home/site visits, and provide counselling, behavioural interventions, groupwork and support for residents and their families
Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents care and financial needs, and support in the submission of HOMES means testing and transport subsidy applications as required
Look after clients physical and emotional welfare, identify anomalies and provide the appropriate intervention or service linkage
Manage emergency response and crisis management with regards to residents behaviour management with the multi-disciplinary team
Develop, implement and review Individual Training Plans for residents with the multi-disciplinary team
Provide information, referral and psychoeducation services to caregivers
Network and collaborate with relevant stakeholders and community partners
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences as required and actively share information in a respectful, non-judgemental manner

Process and Resources Aspects:

Maintain accurate and timely updates of case recordings, client profiles and other related case work management processes
Maintain accurate records, update records and prepare reports for reporting to governing agencies and government means-testing applications
Adhere to the standard operating procedures and social work practices
Plan and implement projects/programmes assigned
Attend and participate in individual clinical and group supervision sessions
Attend relevant professional development seminars and training programmes for self-development

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Degree or Post Graduate Qualifications in Social Work from a recognised institution

OTHER INFORMATION

Good team player who is positive, caring and compassionate
Good listening and communication skills to communicate with clients with diverse abilities and backgrounds
Good written communication skills to document information in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
Good verbal and interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders and external agencies
Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential information
Location of Homes (Chai Chee, Eunos, Sembawang, Jurong)

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities

Social Worker (Disability Homes)