Lead Social Worker

6 days ago

Singapore Methodist Welfare Services Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

Role & Responsibilities

  • Casework and Counselling

o To implement professional tools and working templates to guide staff in case assessment

o To monitor the team's compliance to professional processes (such as the use of tools and templates, adherence to practice policies)

o To represent the Centre in its advocacy efforts for vulnerable families, with the aim of advocating for these families to have access to equal opportunities through collaborative practice with community partners

o To establish documentation and platforms for knowledge dissemination of best practices within the cluster

  • Groupwork and Community Work

o To steer Centre's strategic initiatives relating to group work and community work for alignment to cluster's strategies

  • Supervisory Duties

o To teach/guide supervisors to guide their supervisees in their regular self-assessment of own competencies and interaction with others within different systems (Restorative function)

o To assess staff capabilities, identify professional growth areas and build training roadmaps to meet the growth areas.

  • Leadership Duties

o To participate in sector level discussions and to implement changes for the Centre

o To effectively communicate the vision for change and motivate the team (in the Centre) towards achieving the vision

o To co-construct employee development strategies with staff and implement the strategies to grow the team

  • Operational Managerial Skills (Operational Processes, Policies and Protocols)

o To support the Head of Centre/Cluster Director in the implementation of cluster's operational protocols, processes and policies

o To review and oversee the emergency response and crisis management tools.

o To take the lead in the necessary changes in organizational procedures, structures, protocols and policies to support trauma informed, developmentally sensitive practices and services

  • Undertake any other duties assigned by the Head of Centre

Qualifications, Competencies & Experience

  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution / Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work from an accredited institution At least 10 years relevant experience in social work practice.
  • At least 5 years relevant experience in social work practice
  • Possess relational skills to effectively network with government agencies, churches and community partners to place the agencies and the organization in good standing for the benefit of clients.
  • A good understanding of quality standards required of each service under his purview
  • Knowledge and ability to engage, assess, provide intervention and evaluate practice
  • Ability to understand client groups and manage risk and protective factors
  • Ability to demonstrate reflective practice
  • Ability to engage stakeholders and partners
  • Knowledge and application of SASW code of professional ethics and Code of Social Work Practice
  • Knowledge of systems and availability of resources with a view to represent clients' needs
  • Knowledge and ability to empower clients to access needed resources
  • Ability to identify available resources, social gaps and conduct relevant analyses
  • Possess cultural understanding and social sensitivity
  • Understand self, personal values, beliefs and the way these impact the working relationship with clients
  • Engage in self-care and active learning
  • Technical Competencies
  • Office environment; home visit may be necessary
  • Able to lead and manage a group of social workers to achieve project outcomes
Tell employers what skills you have

Clinical Supervision
Referrals
Psychology
Leadership
Ability To Work Independently
Interpersonal Skills
Healthcare
Social Services
MS Office
Compliance
Advocacy
Interventions
Team Player
Case Management

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