Social Worker

5 days ago

Singapore TOUCH COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED Full time

**Job Summary**

Responsible for conducting adoption suitability assessments - including Government-Initiated Adoption (GIA) cases - providing pre and post adoption support through education, counselling and workshops. You will play a vital role in empowering adoptive families and supporting the wider adoptive community in Singapore.

**Principal Responsibilities and Duties**

1. Adoption Suitability Assessments
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of prospective adoptive parents’ suitability for adoption.
- Prepare and assist in writing formal Adoption Suitability Assessment (ASA) reports.
- Conduct post placement assessment reports where required.

2. GIA Case Assessments
- Carry out assessments for Government-Initiated Adoption (GIA) cases as assigned by Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF).
- Ensure timely and professional documentation and recommendation for each GIA case.

3. Workshops and Education
- Facilitate and deliver adoption-related workshops including
- Mandatory Pre-Adoption Briefings.
- Disclosure Workshops for Parents.
- Workshops for Adopted Children.
- Provide educational support to help families navigate the adoption journey with awareness, confidence and sensitivity.

4. Family and Adoption Placement Support
- Providing counselling and emotional support to adoptive parents and children dealing with adoption related and family challenges.
- Assist in the placement of newborns with suitable adoptive families, supporting the transition and bonding process.
- Empower families with coping strategies and strengthen their parenting journey post placement.

5. Departmental Support
- Support and facilitate activities within the Adoptive Families’ Support Group to foster community and shared learning.
- Promote peer support networks and build a strong connected adoptive community.
- Assist in departmental projects, administrative duties and other ad hoc tasks to support the goals and operation of the adoption team.

**Working Conditions**
- 5 day work week: Mon-Fri
- Attractive remuneration and staff benefits
- Location - Toa Payoh

**Requirements**:

- Degree in Social Work, Counselling or related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience
- Passionate in adoption work
- Be conversant in the adoption process, relevant documentation, eligibility criteria & key issues surrounding adoption
- Proficient in professional reporting writing and documentation.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with families and stakeholders.
- Skilled in group facilitation and delivering educational workshops.
- Able to plan, organise and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Empathetic and compassionate in supporting individuals and families.
- Able to work independently while being a collaborative team player.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and driven to make a positive impact.
- Committed and passionate about family work and child welfare.

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