Social Worker/Case Worker

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Montfort Care is a social service agency that works with individuals, families and communities to create new possibilities. Founded in 2000, we now employ more than 400 employees and operate from over 30 locations in Singapore across Anti-Violence, Family Service, Mental Health, Caregiving and Eldercare services.

Guided by our founding ethos, Those whom the world rejects must move you the most, we believe no life should be defined by its hardest circumstances. Behind every struggle is a person or family with dignity, strengths and possibilities yet to be realised. Our work begins by seeing what others may overlook and creating the conditions for people to reclaim agency, rebuild relationships and shape a different future.

Find out more at www.montfortcare.org.sg

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct casework management, including gathering information, conducting psycho-social assessment, identifying common needs and goals for intervention
• Manage cases of different risk levels.
• Conduct risk assessment related to family violence, child abuse and suicide
• Conduct safety planning with family and network
• Conduct mental health assessment particularly on trauma, depression
• Service linkages and work with multidisciplinary teams
• Provide basic counselling to both voluntary and involuntary clients as required
• Plan, organise and implement community outreach activities, programmes and group work
• Perform evaluation and prepare reports for administrative investigation and intervention programmes
• Provide information and referral services to link Clients to appropriate social services
• Participate in research

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess Bachelor Degree In Social Work or a relevant degree in social sciences or related discipline(s) (e.g. psychology)

OTHER INFORMATION

Relevant Experience

• Accredited as Registered Social Worker with Singapore Association of Social Workers would be an advantage
• Preferably with 1-2 years of relevant experience in social service agencies
• Prior experience as a social worker in violence specialist centre and child protection work related field would be an advantage

Competencies

• People-oriented and good interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skill
• Effective report writing skill
• Analytical ability & problem-solving skills
• Has trauma informed knowledge and skills
• Has mental health and addiction assessment skills
• Able to work in time-pressured and fast-paced environment
• Committed and can-do attitude
• Team Player

.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Montfort Care