Social Worker (EIPIC)

Job Detail

Case Work Management Establish rapport and build professional relationship with client and caregivers. Conduct intake and needs assessment during first contact and screening to ascertain the level of complexity, key risks and protective factors of the case and prepare for necessary intervention that includes information and referral and basic counselling services to help clients and caregivers. Plan, organise and lead the caregiver’s orientation programmes for new enrolments in the programme. Conduct and administer appropriate financial assessment and assistance. Provide appropriate intervention and supportive counselling to the families of children attending early intervention. Participate actively in case discussions and case conferences within a trans-disciplinary setting. Work closely with other Early Intervention (EI) professionals to come up with a holistic family-centred intervention plan. Conduct home and school visits with other early intervention professionals whenever necessary. Prepare case history information, psychosocial assessment, social work intervention plans. Plan, organise and lead transition planning briefings and actively follow up with parents and external stakeholders on application to SPED/mainstream schools or transition to the next stage of education. Document and maintain case files and prepare reports according to the required documentation standard. Conduct referral and closure of cases upon achieving sustainable service outcomes for clients. Group Work Plan, develop and conduct psycho-educational training and group work for children, caregivers and other EI professionals. Plan and conduct caregiver and parent support group programmes. Plan and conduct orientation programmes for new entrants and transition briefings for graduants Collaborations and Outreach Lead or participate actively in collaborations efforts with external stakeholders such as preschools, SPED, primary schools and community partners. Professional Development Participate in developmental programs and supervision for personal and professional growth and development. Maintain minimum requirements for renewal of membership with professional association. Any other duties as required/assigned, from time to time, by Reporting Officer.