Senior Social Worker

Responsibilities

The Senior Social Worker (SSW) is responsible for facilitating change and improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities facing transitional challenges through the provision of direct services.

1. Supervise and approve case assessment and outcome plans, and case closure.
2. Provide consultations for assessment of cases with risk issues.
3. Support or co-lead the review of complex and risk cases in the company.
4. Supervise subordinates in the follow-through of intervention plans, especially for complex and/or risk cases.
5. Provide supervision of group work and community work through modeling, observations, and debriefing.
6. Carry out any other duties as assigned by HOD and Supervisor. Conduct regular home visits and ensure KPIs (visitation) are met within the timeline as per funding agencies' requirements.

Qualifications

Possess a Degree in Social Work or a Degree with a Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution.

Other Information

Relevant Experience:

1. At least 5 years of relevant experience.
2. Accredited as a Registered Social Worker with the Singapore Association of Social Workers would be an advantage.
3. Trained in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) would be an advantage.

Competencies:

1. People-oriented and have good interpersonal skills.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Analytical ability & problem-solving skills to analyze information quickly and accurately, and formulate decisions and make recommendations.
4. Ability to be flexible/creative in devising alternative solutions to issues.
5. Committed and can-do attitude.
6. Effective report writing skills.
7. Team player.