Handles the initial I&R enquiries & preliminary assessment for programmes
Handles financial deviation cases assist client to apply for financial assistance to allow them to live independently and participate in the community and employment actively
Conduct needs and intake assessment on severity, key risks and protective factors for intervention (if necessary, Home Visit) provide counselling services to help clients and caregivers to manage issues associated with their disabilities to prepare them for vocational pursuit and/or independent community living
Conduct proper assessment of client and submit social report with recommendations based on assessment of client and family
Network with other agencies to tap on community resources to provide intervention support to clients for the smooth transition of clients back to vocational pursuit
Participate and contribute professionally as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
To work with therapists and employment support specialists in planning for client's individualised care plan
To work with various community organisations or resources within clients social system to enable him/her to live independently
Prepares case history information, psychosocial assessment, social work treatment plans
Document and maintain case files and prepare reports according to the required documentation standard
Conduct closure of cases upon achieving sustainable service outcomes for clients
Community Work
Identify the changing trends/needs of the employment scene especially for PWDs
Network with potential employers for better support of PWDs in their vocational pursuits
Group Work
Plan and implement psycho-educational training and support groups for the physically disabled and/or their caregivers
Evaluate effectiveness of group work interventions
Propose new group work intervention curriculum
Project Management
Assist and/or plan events such as caregiver's appreciation day or other projects as assigned.
Professional Development
Participate in developmental programs and supervision for personal and professional growth & development
Maintains minimum requirements for renewal of membership with professional association
Admin Duties
Other admin duties as required/assigned from time to time by Centre/Programme Manager.
REQUIREMENT
A bachelor's degree in social work or related discipline those with experience are preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships
