Social Worker (CREST)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Care Corner Singapore Ltd was founded in 1981, in a climate of changes in the early 1980s, as economic competition in the region intensified and the rift between the wealthy and the lower-income in particular the Chinese blue-collar workers, widened.Rev Tan Tien Ser and a group of passionate individuals believed that these marginalised people with lower income and little opportunities for a formal education could be helped to realise their potential and become more competent and fulfilled persons. Through a series of early outreach initiatives, Care Corner has evolved into an organisation offering a wide range of programmes and services delivered through various social service centres located island-wide.In a bid to stay relevant to the needs of the community, Care Corner has continuously strived to offer new and innovative programmes to support those in need and the less privileged.

RESPONSIBILITIES

About the Role

You will be part of our community outreach team, also known as Community Resource, Engagement & Support Team (CREST), focusing on raising public awareness of mental health conditions and dementia, early recognition of at-risk individuals, providing emotional support to individuals and their caregivers and link individuals to relevant health and social care services where necessary.

• Engage key community stakeholders to coordinate and implement mental health programmes
• Conduct analysis, develop and implement mental health programmes and services to meet the needs and trends of the community
• Plan, coordinate, execute and evaluate on-going programmes and services, including outreach, on-site/online public education
• Attend to enquiries and provide information and referral services
• Provide case management services from assessment, case management, working with systems, case conferences, and closure and to maintain proper and up to date case documentation
• Coordinate with other professionals and mobilise community resources for service delivery
• For experienced candidates, to provide supervision to junior social workers/caseworkers
• Upkeep programme data, records, and documentation
• Prepare and submit periodic reports for key stakeholders
• Volunteer management and providing supervision for volunteers and interns
• Opportunities to be involved in organizational level projects

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor/Graduate Diploma in Social Workor relevant fields (Psychology, Counselling, Community Work)
• Passion to work with seniors and caregivers
• Knowledge and experience in mental health sector will be advantageous;
• High proficiency in written and spoken English with good facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with individuals and systems at multi-levels
• Good analytical and assessment skills
• Team player with an ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organization skills and structured

Bachelor/Graduate Diploma in Social Workor relevant fields (Psychology, Counselling, Community Work)

Thank you for your application. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.