Social Worker

The Social Worker works in the field of Social Work. He/She is qualified and trained to provide interventions, perform community work and update the professional practice in Social Work. He/She will conduct casework, groupwork as well as community development programmes to address service gaps. He/She will need to provide supervision to junior Social Worker(s) and/or Social Work Associate.

Case Work Management

. Conduct needs and intake assessments of client/family and provided social report with recommendations, to allow them to live independently and be participative in the community.

. Conduct case work management for cases of different risk levels.

. Coordinating service referrals and access to community resource.

. Able to provide psycho-emotional support for clients and caregivers

. Build partnerships and collaborate with other agencies to tap on community resources to provide intervention support to clients and empower/enable clients e.g. for the smooth transition of clients back to community, vocational pursuit and/or independent community living etc.

. Participate and contribute professionally as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in SPD. Work with therapists and related staff for client's needs and involve in case discussions.

. Document sessions/interventions accurately and consistently, and to maintain case files and prepare reports according to the required documentation standard with minimal supervision.

. Conduct closure of cases upon achieving sustainable service outcomes for clients with minimal supervision.

Community Work and Outreach

. Identify the changing trends and needs of clients.

. Initiate and execute outreach activities so that more persons with disabilities can benefit from the department's programmes.

. Participate in door-knocking outreach operations.

. Participate in stakeholders/partners engagement, where appropriate, with the intention to build capability of stakeholders/partners in the community.

Caregiver Support, Groupwork and Training

. Lead and implement caregiver support, conduct psycho-educational training, and organise support groups.

. Conduct and evaluate group works.

. Provide psycho-emotional support for caregivers.

Project Management

. Lead and drive community projects and social work initiatives e.g. caregiver wellness programme, resources, and initiatives.

Professional Development / Supervision

. Participate in developmental programs and supervision for personal and professional growth and development.

. Maintain minimum requirements for renewal of membership with professional association.

. Participate in research.

. Participate in professional courses to acquire specialised knowledge and skills.

Administration & Operations

. Provide data and information for purpose of department's progress reports, and data analysis for planning and reporting.

. Work on cross-divisional projects as assigned from time to time.

. To support, where needed, in weekday night and weekends outreach and engagement events/activities.

. Any other duties as required/assigned, from time to time, by Reporting Officer.

JOB HOLDER REQUIREMENT & COMPETENCIES

. Possess Degree in Social Work or Degree with a Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution.

. Accredited as a Registered Social Worker (RSW)

. Preferably with 2-3 years of social work experience

. Analytical, flexible, resilient and ability to see different perspectives and draw connectivity and suitably make recommendations.

. Committed, responsible, able to work independently and be a contributing team player.

. People-oriented and have good interpersonal skills.

. Effective report writing skills.

. Able to work in the evenings and weekends, where needed.