Senior Social Work Associate

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission To Serve Mankind to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.

DESIGNATION: Senior Social Work Associate

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Early Intervention for Children (EIC) Services helps equip children with motor, communication, social, self-help and cognitive skills. THK EIC involves structuring classes around small groups encompassing early childhood special education, social work and therapy support services to stimulate their adaptive functioning and school readiness skills.

Role

Conducts comprehensive client assessments to collect functional, environmental, bio-psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, and educational information as appropriate to develop a comprehensive case plan. The Senior Social Work Associate maintains professional relationships with service users, acting as a guide, a support, an advocator and intermediary.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Undertake and write up assessments (reviewed by the Senior Social Worker) that meet specified standards and timescales;
• Conduct interviews with service users and their families to assess and review their situation;
• Offer information and counselling support to service users' families;
• Organise and manage packages of support to enable children and their families to lead the fullest lives possible;
• Recommend and sometimes make decisions about the best course of action for a particular child and their family;
• Liaising with and make referrals to other agencies;
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings;
• Maintain accurate records, update records and prepare reports for reporting to governing agencies and government mean-testing application;
• Participate in internal and external training, supervision and team meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Degree (unrelated), or pursuing Post Graduate Qualifications in Social Work from a recognised institution;
• 1 - 3 years of experience working with families and children preferred.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Mature, independent, creative, flexible thinking and able to motivate staff;
• Good people skills;
• Able to work independently;
• Has strong understanding of the diverse cultures and races;
• Has patience, empathy, love, passion and commitment in the education of and nurturing young children, and empowering the families;
• Keen to develop professionally.