Job Purpose:
Social workers are responsible for individual and group work, assessment and recommendation for financial assistance, crisis and risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
- To be able supervise entry level SW or Associate SW to facilitate their work and professional growth
- Assess, plan and provide intervention for students and their families, in partnership with other professionals and school/ centre personnel when required.
- Provide timely progress and termination reports in accordance to the Case Management Review procedures where applicable.
- Provide training for caregivers and teachers in supporting students and families.
- Conduct group work programmes for students in supporting their emotional development and growth
- Conduct professional assessment (information gathering, home visits) and recommend / apply for subsidies in reference to relevant guidelines.
- Assess and refer students and their families to relevant agencies for support and assistance as deemed appropriate.
- Collaborate with community agencies in service delivery for students/ clients and their families.
- Provide consultation to teachers/ parents of services offered in the Social / Human Services sector. (I.e. VWOs, NCSS etc.).
- Provide consultation to teachers / parents and other professionals on relevant external systems such as social care, healthcare and legal etc. (i.e. general information on hospitals, welfare homes, courts etc.)
Job Requirements:
- A recognised Degree in Social Work or Grad Dip in Work
- Eligible for professional registration with SASW
- Min 4-5 Years relevant experience in the industry
- Able to handle the demands of the role, along with excellent inter-personal skills and personality composition
- Excellent communication and ICT skills.
- Able to safeguard personal well-being
- Experience working in a similar setting or SPED school will be an advantage.
