Purpose
To effectively manage cases receiving foster care services and provide social workers with professional supervision in case management and group work.
Responsibilities
• Conduct in-depth assessment and prepare Foster Parent Assessment Reports, presenting findings at the panel and following up on decisions and recommendations
• Supervise and support foster placement so as to prevent breakdowns in existing care arrangements
• Conduct visits to ensure that the placement is able to safeguard and promote the safety, stability and well-being of the child
• Spearhead case movement through team meetings, monthly case review sessions, COF, CART reviews etc
• Identify at-risk situations and develop strategies and intervention plan to address child safety issues, and well-being
• Provide a 24-hour hotline for foster parents per duty schedule and ensure that the team follows up on outcomes
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of case management and other support programmes and activities extended to foster families
• Assess case progress and programme outcome and effectiveness
• Ensure, support and monitor SOPs and participate in audit processes
• Lead and facilitate meetings and case conferences
• Look into best practices and implement them within the department
• Provide guidance and supervision for social workers and case workers
• Conduct regular case discussions with social workers and supervise their case management
• Monitor caseloads and performance of social workers
• Support or conduct practice research
• Cover for Head/Fostering Services whenever necessary
• Participate in road shows and other community outreach events as and when necessary.
• Organise and participate in inter-agency efforts in support of the welfare and development of the foster child
Requirements
· Bachelor of Social Work / Masters in Social Work
· At least 5 years of relevant experience with 2 years in a supervisory position
· Experience in working with children and young persons & their families
