Counsellor

Casework - Engagement & Assessment • Engage client and significant others (e.g. family, caregivers, etc.) in a therapeutic manner to understand their needs • Manage and overcome reluctance and resistance to change Casework - Case Review & Documentations • Implement and follow up on care/ case plans and interventions to determine the suitability of care/ case plans in addressing client's needs and modify them where necessary • Draft social reports for complex cases to be reviewed by supervisor Casework - Goal Setting & Intervention Plans • Conceptualise and identify appropriate approaches to develop care/ case plan for client • Help clients to develop and choose strategies and formulate viable plans • Represent case in case conference Group Work • Target and reach out to individuals and/ or targeted groups who may benefit from group work conducted by organisations/ agencies • Plan, implement, monitor, evaluate and modify therapeutic group work to address issues of target groups • Facilitate high risk therapeutic group work under supervision Community Work • Conduct environmental scans and assess community needs • Design, develop and implement community-specific development programmes (e.g. aging community in a specific neighbourhood) • Participate in community development initiatives and provide recommendations for consideration Professional Development & Education • Engage in learning opportunities (e.g. participate in community of practice meetings to develop skills and capabilities) • Attend professional development courses to acquire professional knowledge and skills • Supervise interns and/ or students on placement (only if offered as Senior) • Guide fresh/ junior social workers (only if offered as Senior) Programme Development & Implementation • Participate/ implement programmes (e.g. strengthening activities appropriate to clients' profile) • Review and refine programmes to target client groups or other stakeholders/ partners/ agencies • Identify service gaps in response to client needs and make recommendations to improve service provision of programmes Research • Participate and support research • Engage in multi-disciplinary team research projects Other working arrangements offered : Onsite Qualifications • Possess a Master's Degree in Counselling from esteemed institutions recognized by the Singapore Association of Counselling (SAC). • Demonstrate maturity, independence, creative thinking, and flexibility to inspire and motivate colleagues. • Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with individuals and groups. • Display a profound understanding of diverse cultures and races. • Showcase patience, compassion, passion, and unwavering commitment to family services. Other Information Working Hours: Tue to Sat (9am-6pm) Location - Commonwealth