CREST Officer

1. Key Responsibilities

. Provide care and support including assessment, intervention & management of caregivers

. Provide support to caregivers through engaging them in meaningful activities such as talks related to mental health or caregiving and self-care activities.

. Develop and co-facilitate, activities & engagement initiatives, and to include involvement of volunteer caregivers as required.

. Work closely with the CREST - CSN staff in ensuring successful running of the caregiving workshops, activities and initiatives.

. Support the CREST-CSN team in monitoring caregivers conditions and progress, and escalate any issues to the relevant supervisors for follow up.

. Provide logistical or operational support for caregiver engagement activities.

. Ensure attendance in training sessions, where relevant, as part of the staff competency required by the CREST-CSN programme.

. Any other duties, as assigned by the Department Head of CREST-CSN and the Deputy Heads.

2. Qualifications

. A Diploma in counselling, social work or psychology would be an advantage.

. Has at least 5 years of related experience in mental health related fields

. Possesses good organisational, communication and administrative skills

. Has the passion and dedication to work with families and persons with mental health issues