Senior Counsellor

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Established since 1981, Care Corner Singapore has been a steadfast pillar of support for those in need and the less privileged within our community. Our journey spans over decades, dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. At the heart of what we do is our core values of** i**ntegrity, **C**ompassion, **A**uthenticity, **R**espect and **E**xcellence as we continuously strive to develop new innovative programmes to support the needs of our community.

At Care Corner, we offer a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes staff wellbeing and believes in the development and growth of our people. We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset.

DESIGNATION : Senior Counsellor (Seniors Services)

RESPONSIBILITIES
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 and Responsibilities**:
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.

QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.

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