COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Montfort Care is a Social Service Agency (SSA) committed to improving the lives of individuals, families and the community facing transitional challenges through our network of services and programmes. Since our inception in 2000, Montfort Care has been guided by one purpose: “Those whom the world rejects must move us the most.” Today, we are a leading contributor in the family, children and senior segments in the social service landscape, managing four Family Service Centres, a Child Protection Specialist Centre, the National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Helpline (NAVH), a community kitchen (Goodlife Makan), seven Active Ageing Centres (Goodlife Studio), and Home Personal Care services. Our programme centres are primarily located in Marine Parade, Mountbatten, Telok Blangah, Kreta Ayer, Agape Village @ Toa Payoh, Bedok and Yishun.
Montfort Care is committed to grow our portfolio of services and enhance our capabilities to impact more lives. With this goal in mind, we are hiring talent to join our team in our HQ functions, social service support and direct social services. Join us to co-create a community of social service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Social Work Associate works in varied practice contexts where he/she offers support in welfare, case co-ordination and renders supportive counselling to the community. SWA works with Social Workers to ensure clients are well-served and programmes are executed, and objectives are met.
RESPONSIBILITIES / MAJOR ACTIVITIES:
- Assist in coordinating casework, groupwork and community development activities and programmes, supporting community events and performing administrative functions
- Support the planning and implementation of programmes at the centre
- Assist in providing interventions and evaluations for programmes conducted
- Support community outreach activities and group work
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma in Business Administration or Social Work
- Other disciplines can be considered
OTHER INFORMATION
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in related field of work would be an advantage
- Fresh graduates may welcome to apply
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & TRAITS:
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to converse in local dialects preferred due to dialect-speaking clients
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel
- Demonstrate ability to be empathetic
- Good communication and social skills to work with different people
- Pleasant personality
- Team player, yet independent to carry out most functions
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Montfort Care