Senior Counsellor

**JOB PURPOSE**You will be part of the team to provide counselling services for seniors and/or caregivers/families, affected by grief and loss, transitions relating to older age and caregiver challenges. Through our services, we aim for seniors and their families to achieve healthy functioning, stability and self-reliance.**ROLES & RESPONSIBLITIES**Casework and Counselling* Manage Information and Referrals for casework and counselling service* Conduct assessment, planning and counselling intervention for seniors/caregivers who are experiencing stress due to grief and loss and old-age issues* Conduct case conferences and consultations with caseworkers and partners as required* Refer clients for appropriate care and assistance within the healthcare and social service systems* Review and evaluate case outcomes* Maintain up-to-date case records and reports* Ensure timely submission of service reports to Management and funders* Lead in planning and conducting training workshops, caregiver support group and public education presentations on mental health.Supervisory and Appraisal* Provide practice/clinical and administrative supervision to Senior/Counsellors in case assessment, case planning and group-based intervention* Review and develop developmental plans of practitioners to ensure continuous growth in their competencies* Conduct quarterly performance appraisal of the Senior/Counsellors* Conduct internal training for team/service point, where appropriate.Research/Practice* Review research evidence to implement, facilitate and evaluate counselling strategies, groupwork and programme* Lead in implementation of standard of care, organisational policies, procedures.Network and Advocacy* Advocate for seniors and caregivers needs, with the aim to have access to equal opportunities through collaborative practice with community partners/stakeholders and funders* Lead and conduct networking and advocacy sessions with community partners/stakeholders in the development and provision of gerontological counselling service.Governance and Operational* Support the Service Head in implementation of Centre's operational and practice protocols, processes and policies.**REQUIREMENTS****WORK LOCATION:** Blk 62B Toa Payoh* Master of Counselling* At least 7 years of relevant casework/counselling experience with diverse client background including seniors, adult, families/couples and in conducting training and workshops* Accredited member of SASW and/or clinical member of SAC, preferably Registered Clinical Supervisor of SAC* Has shown leadership in past experience* Proficient in English and able to speak in Mandarin/other dialects to communicate with the clients and stakeholders.At **Care Corner**, we believe in uplifting lives and strengthening communities with compassion and care. Since 1981, we've been a trusted non-profit organisation providing social and health care services to those in need.With more than **45 service points** around Singapore, we support children and youths with needs, families in crisis, vulnerable seniors, and individuals facing mental health challenges. Our work spans all life stages, offering holistic, person-centred care.What drives us is **purpose**—and we're looking for passionate people to join us. Whether you're working directly with our service users, or supporting our corporate functions, you'll play a part in creating meaningful, lasting impact.At Care Corner, you'll find a supportive team, opportunities to grow, and a shared mission that inspires.**If you're ready to make a real difference, your journey starts here.**#J-18808-Ljbffr