Social Worker, Community Health

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

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.

• 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 resourc
• 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.

• Identify the changing trends and needs of clients.
• Support outreach activities e.g. roadshows, events so that more persons with disabilities and their families can benefit from the department’s programmes and services.
• Perform Triaging duties upon receiving enquiries on ESH services and programmes
• Participate in stakeholders/partners’ engagement, where appropriate, with the intention to build capability of stakeholders/partners in the community.

• Lead and implement caregiver support, conduct psycho-educational training, and organise support groups.
• Conduct and evaluate group works.
• Provide psycho-emotional support for caregivers.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Possess Degree in Social Work or Degree with a Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Preferably with minimum 2 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.