Social Worker

Description APSN Katong School Phone: Email: APSN Ltd. Phone: Email: Phone: Email: Phone: / Email: APSN Student Care Centre Phone: Email: For APSN's whistle-blowing policy and reporting channel, kindly click here. Be Part of APSN As an organisation, APSN believes in training employees and investing in their career development. We look after employees’ needs in order to strengthen morale and job satisfaction. We benefit as a member of National Council of Social Service (NCSS) from extensive training programmes which we participate in. Come on board for a rewarding career that turns your passion into a profession We welcome new members to contribute to our warm and vibrant culture, in an environment that embraces knowledge-sharing and collaboration. APSN aspires to promote lifelong learning, drive community partnerships, and enhance the quality of life of those serve. Join us and impact lives every day Interested applicants, please write in to . Occupational Therapist Job Purpose: You shall be responsible for assessing and identifying individual needs of students &/or trainees with occupational therapy issues and concerns. You will also formulate, develop and customise appropriate occupational therapy programs for the students &/or trainees. Key Responsibilities: - Carry out assessments in relation to occupational needs of the students and document reports - Formulate and facilitate intervention for students in the area of motor and processing skills - Evaluate therapy progress and outcomes with the use of selected therapy outcome measures at regular intervals (every 6 months). - Conduct Vocational Profiling Assessment for students to match their skills and interests to the appropriate vocational track - Conduct Community Partner Workshops such as Employers Education to create awareness for employers who are working and supporting persons with ASD and Mild Intellectual Disability (MID) - Planning and facilitate group programs - Conduct work site assessment to determine suitability for placement of students - Conduct work place site visits to support students on OST (On-Site Training) and WEP (Work Experience Program) - Provide Supervision and mentorship of OTA /OT Student Intern/ Conditional Registered OT - Administrative Duties: – Digitization of OT reports – Documentation of clinical duties Job Requirements: - Degree in Occupational Therapy or its equivalent (preferably recognised by the Allied Health Professional Council) - Preferred at least 2 years clinical experience; Entry Level Candidates are welcomed to apply. - Good communication and interpersonal skills - Commitment and motivation to work with young persons with special needs and their caregivers. - Good team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills - Relevant work experience with children and young adults with intellectual disability would be an advantage - Ability to work with minimum supervision Work locations: APSN Katong School (Do indicate your preferred work locations during application) Speech & Language Therapist Job Purpose You shall be responsible for the speech language programme for students &/or trainees with oral communication challenges including evaluation of all students &/or trainees with suspected or identified communication disorders and the development, management and coordination of a speech and language programme, including difficulty in swallowing. Key Responsibilities Consultation - Provide professional inputs to support understanding of clients’ speech, language and communication difficulties to teachers, parents/caregivers, professional staff, administrators and the public. - Participate in collaborative problem-solving to assist teachers, parents / caregivers, professional staff and administrators with practical ideas and recommendations in the setting of goals, selection and design of intervention programs, etc. Assessment - Provide screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services for students/trainees with speech and language disorders. - Measure outcomes of treatment and conduct continuous evaluation - Identify effective practices and programs to improve and enhance quality of services. - Able to apply formal and informal modes of assessment. - Maintain efficient client records and documentation. i.e. Assessment reports filing in students’ confidential file. Treatment Strategies - Implement intervention program based on assessment, interpretation and planning. - The Speech and Language Therapists should write a discharge based on the following: – Documented evidence showing that the student has achieved all the objectives or the students can no longer benefit from the therapy. – The student to be discharge from therapy services if he/she leaves the school. – Recommend other services, if applicable to the student and other family members. – Refer and write a discharge summary, if necessary, when the student is going to another service or an APSN School. Training and Support - Train and support teachers, caregivers and other communication partners of individuals with speech, language, communication difficulties. - Mentor and supervise of support personnel. Job Requirements - Recognized degree in Speech Pathology from accredited college/ university with 3 to 5 years speech therapy experience - Good team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills - Relevant work experience ranging from children to young adults with intellectual disability would be an advantage - Ability to work with independently and with minimum supervision - Valid practising certificate with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC) - Entry level candidates who recently completed the studies in Speech Pathology are welcome to apply. We will provide AHPC supervision requirements and support. Work Locations: APSN Katong School (Do indicate your interest for your preferred work locations when you apply.) Psychologist Job Purpose: The psychologist is expected to provide a full range of evidence-based and best practices in psychological services to students including conduct psychological assessments, deliver interventions and manage crisis situations. You are also function as a member of the allied professional team to collaborate with stakeholders, maintain professional and ethical standards, undertake research and continuous improvement and uplift professional practice of psychology in education. Key Responsibilities: Psychological Assessment for (i) school admission, (ii) programme placement, (iii) identification of socio-emotional and behavioural needs, (iv) progress monitoring, (v) mental capacity for assisted deputyship application programme. - Conduct vocational profiling and facilitate the combination of report meeting - Conduct admission screening to ensure fitted school placement - Select and administer screening and assessment tools (e.g. BASC, mood disorder checklist) - Select and administer standardised psychological assessment for mental capacity assessment - Prepare assessment resources and protocol for mental capacity assessments so as to contextualise to the needs of the student - Prepare assessment report including scoring and interpretation - Make recommendation and conclusion based on assessment results - Guide junior psychologist in psychological assessments including selection, test administration, and report writing Provide Psychological Interventions for students referred for socio-emotional and behavioural needs. - Conduct individual intervention - Conduct group intervention - Guide junior psychologist in case conceptualisation, treatment planning and progress monitoring - Lead in the design and crafting of group intervention Manage Crisis - Recognise signs and symptoms of distress - Provide crisis intervention - Make recommendation for follow-up actions after the crisis - Guide junior psychologist in crisis intervention including recognising signs and symptoms of distress, soft-skills to de-escalate students in distress, and conduct risk assessment - Conduct psychological debriefing session after the crisis Provide training to stakeholders - Conduct specialised training (e.g. CARE Kit training, Understanding self-harm behaviour) - Lead in the design and customisation of training to meet needs of stakeholders - Collect and collate of data to measure training effectiveness - Evaluate and review effectiveness of training design to ensure overall training objectives are met Perform Clinical Supervision - Provide guidance to junior staff on assessment, case intervention so as to adhere to both organisational and psychological guidelines Leadership - Provide thought leadership in the design of the various portfolios in psychology discipline - Provide ongoing guidance to junior psychologist or intern in their key responsibilities and functions - Digitization of reports - Documentation of clinical duties - Assist in preparing and submitting Key Review Area (KRA) and targets to AP Manager - Carry out other administrative duties assigned by AP Manager Job Requirements: - Possess a Masters in Applied Psychology/ Clinical Psychology from an accredited university and be registered/eligible for registration with SRP or an equivalent professional body. - Possess a minimum of 5 years of work related experience with relevant exposure in the area of intellectual disability or other related disabilities. - Expertise and familiarity in conducting and interpreting psychological assessment - Proficient in a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions - Skilled in crisis intervention and management - Ability to provide training to stakeholders - Dedicated to ongoing professional development through clinical supervision - Provide leadership in assigned initiatives - Ability to work collaboratively with other allied professionals in the department and with teachers and caregivers Work locations: APSN Katong School (Do indicated your preferred work locations during application) Social Worker Job Purpose: You shall be responsible for family/individual counselling, group work, assessment and recommendations for financial assistance and case management. Conduct casework and manage case consultations. Key Responsibilities: - Perform casework, delivery intervention and care plan - Develop and facilitate group work - Engage and work with the community agencies - Conduct family interview and financial assessment - Manage crisis and ensure client safe organisation - Conduct training to staff and stakeholders - Participate in professional courses to acquire specialised knowledge and skills Job Requirements: - Degree and/ or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work or equivalent from recognised universities. - Must be registered with Singapore Association of Social Worker (SASW) Accreditation Board. - Possess minimum 2 years of relevant work experience. - Possess experience working with persons with mild intellectual disabilities (MID). - Patient, team player and able to co-create new content tailored for students/trainees with MID. - Passionate, well organised, able to independently. - Able to communicate with students, trainees, caregivers and associates of different culture/ backgrounds, preferably conversant in major local dialects (in order to provide consultation to local dialects speaking teachers, parents and students.) Work locations: APSN Katong School (Do indicated your preferred work locations during application) Relief Teachers Responsible for delivering and executing pre-planned lessons developed by the respective departments. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and conduct lessons - Supervise students and manage pupil behaviours in the classroom and on school premises, to inculcate school values and enforce discipline - Support in student and staff programmes/ activities, in the areas of planning and implementation. - Participate in staff meetings, school wide training events and school programmes. - Create teaching resources where necessary, to complement current pool of resources. - Collaborate and consult with allied professionals, parents/caregivers and external agencies to ensure quality support and well-being of students - Prepare reports on a needs basis, on issues relating to student issues such as injuries and discipline. - Establish home-school communication with parents to support students’ progress - Implement department work plan strategies to meet school strategic thrusts - Any other duties requested by the Reporting Officer. Qualifications and Other Requirements: - Diploma/ Degree from recognised Polytechnics and Universities with GCE ‘O’ level credits in English and Mathematics - Candidates holding a Diploma in Special Education, Certificate/ Diploma / Degree in Education, or a Postgraduate Diploma in Education awarded by the National Institute of Education are preferred - Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint and Word) - Good interpersonal skills, classroom management skills and effective communication - Strong in verbal and written English - Prior experience with Students with Mid Intellectual Disabilities (MID) is preferred - Prior experience handling Numeracy/ Literacy, Physical Education, WPLN, Science, HSR, SEL/ CCE and Vocational Guidance is an added advantage. - Must be able to commit to:– 6 to 8 months tenure for the year 2025. – The full curriculum schedule required by the respective schools, ranging from 6 to 8 hours per day (part-time positions are not available). Work Locations: APSN Katong School (Do indicated your preferred work locations in your application) Vocational Instructor Key Responsibilities: - Work closely with multi-disciplinary team to assess students’ readiness for internship and open employment. - Communicate with students to understand their goals and ambitions. - Assess students’ wants and needs. - Source and arrange for job training and internship opportunities for students. - Provide job matching for students. - Conduct site assessment to analyse and evaluate the suitability of the job site. - Conduct Employer Education and Awareness Programme/ Workshops for internal and external stakeholders. - Prepare the students for the internship. - Provide one-on-one training tailored to the needs of the student. - Prepare a job analysis to identify the job duties. - Devise, plan and implement job coaching strategies. - Assist students to discover and overcome their barriers and setting goals. - Identify and provide support to develop the student’s confidence and interest in the job during the internship. - Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively. - Guide students in learning to complete job tasks. - Help in the development of motivation and skills. - Provide assistance and guidance to students who need help with their everyday work activities or new tasks. - Provide coaching with effective interventions and strategies techniques. - Help students in developing social and life skills. - Refer students for further training/professional support when needed. - Advise on workplace accommodations for students. - Work with employers to explore unmet business needs so that jobs can be developed or customized. - Monitor and evaluate the progress of students. - Develop effective job coaching and employment plans. - Develop career plans, action plans and comprehensive support strategies. - Advocate for an inclusive work environment. - Keep track, oversee and document students’ progress. - Provide continued job support and supervision to the students on the job. - Work closely with internal and external stakeholders during the internship period. - Counsel students on fine-tuning work habits/skills in preparation for employment. - Negotiate progression to open employment with the employer after the end of the internship. - Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports. - Keep proper and up-to-date records for reporting and submission to Reporting Officer Job Requirements: - Diploma or Degree in any discipline with at least 3 years of working experience. - A strong team player with excellent people skills. - Able to work as a team player in collaborating, managing and facilitating projects and events. - A self-motivated and independent individual. - Possess communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to adhere to regulations, standard operating procedures, work protocol and processes. - Possess organisational and time management skills. - Problem-solving aptitude. - Ability to inspire and motivate. - Ability to take on multiple roles and various responsibilities. - Experience in working with people with special needs will be a plus. Work Location: APSN Tanglin School Vocational Trainer (Horticulture) Job Purpose To align the vocational curriculum to WSQ Framework to eventually develop a responsive and unique vocational curriculum, incorporating sensory integration, home-school-partnership to truly meet the diverse needs of DSS students including achieving WSQ certifications and to meet the requirements of course accreditation by WDA. Key Responsibilities Curriculum and Instructional Excellence - Curriculum and instructional excellence - Plan engaging and well-paced lessons taking