Care Corner Singapore has been a pillar of support for those in need since 1981.
Our values are integrity, compassion, authenticity, respect and excellence as we develop programmes to support the needs of our community.
We offer a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes staff wellbeing and believes in the development and growth of our people.
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Responsibilities
Counsellor/Social Worker (ASSW/ASC, Supervisor - FAM Tampines)
Purpose
You will be part of the team to provide casework and counselling services for families, with the goal for families to achieve healthy family functioning, and to deliver divorce support programmes and services to families who are affected by divorce, with the goal for families and their children to achieve stability and self-reliance.
Job Roles and Responsibilities
Casework & Counselling
Conduct counselling for individuals, couples and families who are experiencing stress due to family-related issues
Identify and assess risks inherent in low-moderate complex cases by integrating a range of information and screening tools.
Intake & Triage
Part of the Intake & Triage Team to conduct intake assessments for new intakes to identify needs, strengths, and risks and make necessary referrals for clients.
Support Programme & Workshops
Plan, review and facilitate groupwork intervention for parents and children.
Facilitate premarital and divorce related programmes and workshops to help equip couples and parents with knowledge that enhance relationships and skills to cope with life transitions.
Facilitate and supervise visitation access of divorcing/divorced parents with their children and ensuring that the session carries on smoothly and safely for both the parent and children.
Supervisory & Appraisal
Provide programme, practice/clinical and administrative supervision to Counsellor/Social Worker and/or intern using screening tools and organisational practice framework to guide staff in case assessment and case planning
Lead and guide counsellor/social worker to case manage and conduct case conference.
Prepare, review and endorse court reports
Assess supervisees' capabilities and identify training needs to enhance supervisees' professional growth.
Conduct quarterly performance appraisal of the Counsellors/ Social workers
Research & Practice
Co-lead with Senior Counsellor in research to build domain-specific knowledge in the local context
Demonstrate and contribute to quality practice and professional matters in agency
Implementation of standard of care, organisational policies and procedures
Co-lead with the Senior Counsellor in the implementation, facilitation and evaluation of groupwork and programme
Conduct internal training for team / service point
Network & Advocacy
Plan and conduct networking and advocacy sessions with partners/stakeholders and in the community
Advocate for target families, with the aim for families to have access to equal opportunities through collaborative practice with community partners/stakeholders and funders.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
Master Degree in Counselling OR Bachelor Degree in Social Work (preferably with a recognised certification in Counselling)
At least 7-10 years of relevant casework / counselling experience in education, counselling, social work, or related work involving family, parents and children, and have experience in conducting training and workshop
Accredited member of SASW and/or clinical member of SAC
Will need to work half Saturday
Additional Information
Thank you for your interest and your application.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview.
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Care Corner Singapore Ltd
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