Social Worker - APSN Chaoyang School (Ang Mo Kio)

Job Purpose: The role is responsible for individual and group work, assessment and recommendation for financial assistance, crisis and risk management. Key Responsibilities: Individuals and Families • Assess, plan and provide intervention for students and their families, in partnership with other professionals and school/ centre personnel when required. • Provide timely progress and termination reports in accordance to the Case Management Review procedures where applicable. Group Work, Therapy / Training • Provide training for caregivers and teachers in supporting students and families. • Conduct group work programmes for students in supporting their emotional development and growth. Financial Assessment and Assistance • Conduct professional assessment (information gathering, home visits) and recommend / apply for subsidies in reference to relevant guidelines. • Assess and refer students and their families to relevant agencies for support and assistance as deemed appropriate. • Collaborate with community agencies in service delivery for students/clients and their families. Professional Consultation • Provide consultation to teachers/ parents of services offered in the Social / Human Services sector. (I.e. VWOs, NCSS etc.). • Provide consultation to teachers / parents and other professionals on relevant external systems such as social care, healthcare and legal etc. (i.e. general information on hospitals, welfare homes, courts etc.) Job Requirements: • A recognised Degree in Social Work or Grad Dip in Social Work. • Eligible for professional registration with Singapore Association of Social Worker (SASW) Accreditation Board. • Possess minimum 4-5 years of relevant work experience. • Possess experience working with persons with mild intellectual disabilities (MID). • Able to safeguard personal well-being. • Able to handle the demands of the role, along with excellent ICT skills and personality composition. • Able to communicate with students, trainees, caregivers and associates of different culture/ backgrounds, preferably conversant in major local dialects (in order to provide consultation to local dialects speaking teachers, parents and students.)