SANA Step-Up Centre is a walk-in facility in the community. We support long-term recovery and reintegration for ex-drug offenders and their families through a variety of programmes and services.
Responsibilities:
1. Community Engagement (Yellow Ribbon Community Project)
- Coordination with grassroots organisations, government departments and social service organisations
- Liasing with volunteers in relation to programme execution
- Provide guidance and support to the grassroots volunteers
- Assist in drawing up and implementing training program for the volunteers
2. Clinical Work – Conduct intake assessments, case planning and intervention for walk-in and referral cases. To also conduct group work for existing programmes (e.g., support group, family engagement activities, etc.).
3. Programme Work – Actively participate in the process of research, planning, implementation and evaluation for programmes to reduce drug-taking behavior in the community (e.g., client programmes, outreach programmes, etc.).
4. Operations – Work independently and in a team to meet operational functions at SANA Step-Up Centres. Be diligent in completing administrative tasks. Able to work on 1 weekday night per week and some Saturdays when required.
Technical Competencies:
1. Minimum a degree in Social Work
2. Ability to relate with ex-offenders and their families
Core Competencies:
1. Good team player and pleasant disposition
2. Strong conceptual, managerial and organizational abilities
3. Good interpersonal, communication and writing skills
4. Mature, Independent and positive work attitude
Preferred achievements / characteristics:
1. Good understanding of the principles of drug addiction and recovery
2. Proficient in speaking Mandarin / Malay
3. Candidates with experience working with volunteers would be an added advantage
