Epworth HomeSweetHome was started in 2013 in partnership with the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) as the first Therapeutic Group Home in Singapore. The Home provides stay-in treatment for children between the ages of 7 to 12 years old who have experienced abuse. We use the Trauma System Therapy (TST) treatment model to help children with complex trauma and aggressive behaviour.
We believe that with early and appropriate intervention, children can recover and become well-adjusted personswith a healthy mental well-being. Apart from treatment within the Home, we also work with other helping professionals so that all the needs of these children could be met. Together with MSF, we work towards safe placements for these children, when they are ready to be discharged from the Home and well enough to return to the community.
Job Description:
- Responsible for providing high quality and effective therapeutic case work services for clients
- Ensure that the emotional, social, behavioural, developmental, therapeutic and educational needs of clients are met Effective use of treatment models and tools, such as, Trauma System Therapy (TST), Positive Behavioural Interventions and Support (PBIS), Structured Decision Making Partnering for Safety (SDM PFS), Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS)
- Provide linkage to community resources for clients and their families
- Work with MSF Child Protection Officer and external agencies/stakeholders
- Provide regular updates and reports to the interdisciplinary team
- Provide coaching and training to direct care staff and caregivers/parents
- Play an active part in the evaluation of TGH therapeutic models and programmes
- Plan, implement and evaluate group work and programmes that will complement the therapeutic goals
- Any other adhoc duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Minimum degree/graduate diploma in Social Work with at least 3 years of related work experience. Candidates with 5 years of work experience, including 2 years of supervising junior social workers is preferred
- Good knowledge in working with children and youth, and competency to perform roles of higher responsibilities
- Ability to manage issues of complex multi-problems children and families
- Good understanding of trauma, attachment and resilience theory, and child and adolescent development
- Keen interest to acquire knowledge and skills, and effective use in models and tools
- Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Singapore Association of Social Workers or qualify to beaccredited as an RSW
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good team player with good collaboration skills
- Good report writing skills
Other Information:
- Location of workplace: Sembawang
- 5 days work week (no shift work required)
- Nature of job requires working with primary school boys
- Attractive annual remuneration comprising of fixed and variable bonuses