Careers

+/- Assistant Senior Social Worker

Reporting to: Lead Social Worker / HOD
Supervisee: Social Workers I and II

Purpose of Job

• To provide psychosocial assessment and intervention (financial assessment and assistance, care planning, discharge work, multi-disciplinary work) in management of CRS beneficiaries and their families care that meets standard of practice
• To offer clinical casework and counselling to CRS beneficiaries and their families
• Provide supervision / consultation and training to Social Workers I and II
• Network with government departments and voluntary organizations to facilitate service accessibility for CRS beneficiaries and their families.
• To be actively involved in Community networking and building collaborations with stakeholders
• Oversees project work and outreach, which include programme management, development and evaluation
• Group-work and workshop facilitation

Key Responsibility Areas

• Develop professional and engaged relationship with other key service stakeholders
• Conduct needs assessment and risk assessment for complex cases
• Ensure social reports and documentations are in place
• Lead group work and formulate programmes
• Supervise and guide Social Workers I and II in their work
• Supervise NUS or UniSIM interns and / or students on placement
• Monitor the application of principles and protocols as guided by professional Code of Ethics and identify and respond to ethical concerns in practice
• Identify gaps and trends in research and / or practice
• Design and conduct research under guidance
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of Social Work / Graduate Diploma in Social Work
• Must be a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant and direct practice experience (preferably with supervisory experience)
• Candidates with more than 5 years of experience may be considered for the position of Senior Social Worker

Competencies

Casework

• Knowledge of specialised theories and techniques and to customise the use of tools and approaches for therapeutic outcomes
• Knowledge and ability to manage ethical dilemmas while taking into account range of information independently

Groupwork

• Knowledge and ability in formation of groups
• Knowledge and ability to assess whether group is apt
• Ability to articulate clinical outcomes to deliver, monitor and evaluate group work

Systems and Policies

• Knowledge and ability to identify service gaps and represent the needs at the agency level
• Ability to influence change at agency level to enhance access to needed resources
• Ability to facilitate and initiate collaborative activities for advocacy

Supervision

• Knowledge of supervisory phases, and ability to supervise social workers in practice, and NUS / UniSIM social work students / interns during placements.
• Ability to engage in peer supervision and debriefing

Leadership

• Knowledge of Code of Ethics and governance of practice
• Basic leadership styles, group dynamics theories and self-awareness to impact on / motivate other people

Research

• Ability to apply knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods in practice

Behavioural

• Establish network of key partners and tap to garner resources to deliver social service outcomes
• Use facts, reasons, concrete examples, demonstration and appropriate argument to directly persuade decision-makers, taking into account the context of the operating environment

Training and development needs

• Family Resource and Training Centre (FRTC) – training academy of Singapore Association of Social
• Workers (SASW) – competency training and social work supervision
• Social Service Institute (SSI) – professional development programmes
• In-house and/or external supervision

+/- Social Worker (Community Connection)

Job Description:

Programme, Event Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage and execute organisation’s annual signature events and intervention programmes in accordance with organisational objectives and standards.
• Plan and coordinate logistics, timelines, budget, and manpower resources for events and programmes.
• Establish meaningful collaboration with corporate and institutional partners, as well as volunteers/voluntary groups for programme delivery.
• Network with other agencies and tap on community resources to provide intervention support.
• Assist in the promotion of programmes and advise beneficiaries and families on relevant services.
• Update database for statistical reporting and prepare post-event reports.
• Perform job-specific projects and duties assigned by supervisor.

Case Management, Intervention & Evaluation

• Assess referral cases to ensure suitability for intake.
• Conduct needs and intake assessments (identify severity, key risks, and protective factors).
• Use different modes of engagement for assessment, intervention, and monitoring.
• Develop and implement intervention plans (analyse, evaluate, and formulate strategies).
• Engage beneficiaries and families to sustain problem-solving efforts.
• Conduct case reviews, follow up on plans, and recommend modifications where necessary.
• Document and maintain case files according to required standards.
• Assist in group work for target beneficiaries and families.
• Work closely with research team to evaluate effectiveness of programmes and develop strategies to increase outreach and engagement.
• Assist in data collection and support action research activities.

Professional Development

• Participate in developmental programmes and supervision for personal and professional growth.

Job Requirements:

• At least Bachelor of Social Work or its equivalent
• At least 1-2 years of direct practice experience
• Preferably a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• Casework knowledge and ability to engage, assess, provide intervention and evaluate practice
• Committed to social vision
• Ability to build and sustain collaborative working relationships
• Cooperate with team members / key social workers to deliver social work outcomes

+/- Speech Therapist (Locum)

Job Description:

• Assessment & Planning: Identify individual needs and develop tailored intervention plans for each client.
• Intervention Delivery: Provide high-quality therapy in accordance with organizational and clinical service standards.
• Collaborative Care: Work with a multi-professional team on goal development, intervention strategies, and progress monitoring.
• Support & Education: Offer guidance, information, and emotional support to both clients and their caregivers.
• Documentation: Regularly evaluate and document client progress to ensure continuity of care.
• Service Improvement: Assist supervisors with clinical and quality improvement initiatives as needed

Job Requirements:

• A recognized Degree or Master’s in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent) registrable under the Allied Health Professions Act.
• Must hold Full Registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC).
• Preferably at least two years of experience working with children and youth with special needs or complex disabilities.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English with the ability to interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with a motivation to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A genuine heart to serve in the social service sector and a passion for supporting families.

+/- Teacher (Locum)

Job Description:

• Teach assigned group classes on weekends including covering for other teachers (hours ranging from 1.5 to 4.5 hours per day)
• Co-create and develop customized content according to needs of students with diverse profiles and needs
• Deliver tailored lessons according to the MOE syllabus and curriculum
• Encourage students and create a safe and positive environment for learning
• Track attendance, progress and development of students
• Maintain communication with parents on lessons, student conduct and progress regularly

Job Requirements:

• Passion to teach children including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Minimally 2 years’ experience teaching (in MOE schools or private tuition centres included), experience working with children with SEN preferred
• Degree in any discipline – those with Postgraduate Diploma in Education or other relevant qualifications will have an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills with good command of verbal and written English
• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team