Social Worker

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Boys' Town is a non-profit social service agency in Singapore dedicated to supporting children and youth in need. Founded in 1948 by the Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel, Boys' Town began as a residential home for boys affected by the war and has since expanded to provide a continuum of services for children and youth in need. Today, Boys' Town serves both boys and girls, from infants to young adults, many from disadvantaged or disengaged families who have experienced challenges such as neglect, abandonment, or abuse. Boys' Town provides holistic and integrated services including residential care, fostering services, respite care, youth outreach, adventure-based therapy, and clinical intervention. As an organisation, Boys' Town is committed to meaningful social impact and professional practice. Staff work within multi-disciplinary teams of trained professionals, united by a shared purpose of making a positive impact in the lives of children and youth. RESPONSIBILITIES JOB PURPOSE To effectively manage cases receiving foster care services and to support programmes/events of the Fostering Department and the Agency. FUNCTIONAL To conduct in-depth assessment and prepare Foster Parent Assessment Report (FAR) and present findings at the MSF Approving Panel and follow up on decisions and recommendations. Conduct regular CANs assessment to assess how the foster child is doing in foster care as well as the foster parent's capability in meeting the child's needs. Conduct all the necessary statutory visits including announced and unannounced home visits to ensure that the placement is able to safeguard and promote child's safety, stability and wellbeing To organise and participate in inter-agency efforts in support the welfare and development of the foster child/CYP To provide a 24-hour hotline for foster parents/kinship care per duty schedule and ensure that the team follows up on outcomes To support foster placement to prevent breakdowns in foster child's existing care arrangements To participate actively in case management through regular team meetings, Monthly case review sessions, MSF case reviews, COF, reviews etc. To identify at-risk situations and develop strategies and intervention plans to address child safety issues, and wellbeing. To monitor and evaluate effectiveness of case management and other support programme and activities extended to foster/kinship care families. To submit accurate reports punctually for operation reports, case reviews, discussions to BT and other governing bodies such as MSF. To participate in road shows and other community outreach events as and when necessary. To meet regularly with supervisor to assess case progress and programme outcome/effectiveness 2. ORGANIZATIONAL To participate actively in all fundraising activities as well as any other commitments that Boys' Town undertakes. To work in close collaboration with other staff, departments and components of Boys' Town. The Executive Director and or his/her representative may assign you any other duties that are within reason for the benefit of the clients and/or Boys' Town. QUALIFICATIONS Average Qualifications & years of relevant experience Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent field of study (e.g. Psychology) Experience in working with children/CYP and their families OTHER INFORMATION COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Executive functioning skills - planning, coordinating, organising, implementing and evaluating Administrative - documentation, filing, report writing Case management and Counseling skills - assessment and case management Understanding the impact of fostering/kinship care on children/CYP and able to preempt and address the developmental needs of children/CYP. Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Boys’ Town