Lead Social Worker - Singapore - BOYS' TOWN

Description

Purpose

To effectively manage cases receiving foster care services and provide social workers with professional supervision in case management and group work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth assessment and prepare Foster Parent Assessment Reports, presenting findings at the panel and following up on decisions and recommendations

• Supervise and support foster placement so as to prevent breakdowns in existing care arrangements

• Conduct visits to ensure that the placement is able to safeguard and promote the safety, stability and well-being of the child

• Spearhead case movement through team meetings, monthly case review sessions, COF, CART reviews etc

• Identify at-risk situations and develop strategies and intervention plan to address child safety issues, and well-being

• Provide a 24-hour hotline for foster parents per duty schedule and ensure that the team follows up on outcomes

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of case management and other support programmes and activities extended to foster families

• Assess case progress and programme outcome and effectiveness

• Ensure, support and monitor SOPs and participate in audit processes

• Lead and facilitate meetings and case conferences

• Look into best practices and implement them within the department

• Provide guidance and supervision for social workers and case workers

• Conduct regular case discussions with social workers and supervise their case management

• Monitor caseloads and performance of social workers

• Support or conduct practice research

• Cover for Head/Fostering Services whenever necessary

• Participate in road shows and other community outreach events as and when necessary.

• Organise and participate in inter-agency efforts in support of the welfare and development of the foster child

Requirements

· Bachelor of Social Work / Masters in Social Work

· At least 5 years of relevant experience with 2 years in a supervisory position

· Experience in working with children and young persons & their families