Senior Social Worker ( Animal-Assisted Services)

Job Function

Social Work

Experienced Required

Min. 5 years

Min. Qualification

Bachelors Degree Certificate

Responsibilities:

* To lead a team of social workers and AAS practitioners to effectively manage the development and expansion of the service to serve the beneficiaries.

* Manage and oversee the delivery of programme to achieve the desired outcomes and outputs.

* Lead the development of risk management strategies and maintain compliance with animal welfare guidelines.

* Plan and conduct outreach, intervention programmes, and sharing.

* Provide supervision to the social workers, AAS practitioners and volunteers.

* Liaise and network with partners to strengthen relationships and collaboration.

* Collaborate and adopt strategies together with stakeholders to influence systemic changes.

* Lead and conduct service evaluation to assess and enhance service effectiveness

* Ensure timely documentation and accurate data management to support the service delivery.

* Provide counselling and case management for Hidden Youths and their families

Others

* Administrative duties.

* Organisational duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

* Possess a minimum of a Degree in Social Work.

* Possess a post-graduate studies in Animal Assisted Interventions is preferred.

* Relevant experience in working with youths and/or animals is preferred.

* Demonstrates a strong passion for working with youths and their families,

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with youths, families, and stakeholders.

* A team player with excellent organizational and administrative abilities.

* Demonstrates resourcefulness and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

* Flexible and adaptable to varying situations.

* Exhibits personal effectiveness, independence, and strong time management skills.