Conduct initial assessment, follow-up with intervention plan, as per the care plan as discussed with the Social Worker.
Provide case management, home visits, caregiver support, and psychoeducation to clients with mental health conditions and/or dementia and their caregivers.
Provide psychosocial support to clients and/or caregivers through engaging them in meaningful activities such as cognitive stimulation activities or structured activities e.g. reminiscence, memory, linguistic and other appropriate activities) based on clients interest.
Support in the planning and organization of structured preventive activities and/or programmes for the community, those at risk of mental health conditions and clients.
Monitor clients conditions and progress, and escalate to the Social Worker for support.
Provide logistical or operational support for clients and/or caregivers.
Ensure attendance in training and supervision sessions, where relevant, as part of the staff competency required by the CREST programme.
Network and engage with community partners such as grassroot leaders, Social Service Agencies (SSAs) and hospitals to raise their mental health awareness and understand services provided by CREST
Provide support in mental health training and education to the public
Any other related duties as directed by the said reporting officers.
Qualifications
Minimum Diploma in Social Work.
Experience in the health and social services sector with specific interest to care for persons with mental health issues and their caregivers will be preferred.
Possess good interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrate understanding, and listening skills.
Good time management skills, well-organized, meticulous, efficient and able to multi-task
Takes initiative and able to work well independently and as a team player.
