Social Work Associate (SRSF Programme)

at  New Hope Community Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Handle day-to-day general inquiries on shelter admission and related shelter matters
• Manage referrals and support assessment of applications for admission into TS
• Assist with shelter visits and support an assessment of clients
• Support in documentation and evaluation of case outcomes
• Identify and assess clients who may benefit from group work
• Identify and support the development of new group work, evaluate and modify
• Assist in assessing, developing and implementing discharge planning for clients
• Lead or assist in the implementation of respective types of group work (lead psycho-education groups that aim to provide information and or assist in therapeutic groups)
• Maintain daily records, update case files of clients and prepare reports for administrative and intervention
• Engage clients in a professional and therapeutic manner to understand needs and to build rapport with clients including all members of the family (especially children and vulnerable family members) purposes
• Follow up with and monitor post-discharge status and or outcomes of clients, and liaise with agencies on the progress of clients
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of group work periodically, including the group work and the impact on clients

PREFERRED ACHIEVEMENTS / CHARACTERISTICS:

• Passion in assisting disadvantaged and displaced.Experiences in volunteering for SSAs.
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  The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of the position. You may be required to perform job-related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment

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