Social Work Associate; Pioneer

Established in 2006, THK Early Intervention for Children Services (THK EIC Services) is part of THKMC. We provide early intervention (EI) to children under 7 years old who have been diagnosed with developmental needs. Our centres cater to children with varying needs, providing specialised intervention for different levels of support requirements and EI needs.

Reports to the Asst Senior Social worker, Senior Social Worker, HOD (Social Work)

1. Case Management

• Facilitate parents’ understanding of programme and needs of child
• Establish rapport, engage parents and conduct intake assessments using Bio-Psycho-Social assessment (BPS) of child’s and family’s needs, highlighting family’s risks and strengths
• Conduct Routine-Based Conversations (RBC) during home visits and follow up sessions to support parents
• Evaluate and identify areas for follow up (e.g. referral to internal/external resources)

2. Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration

• Participate actively in case discussions, case conferences, and team meetings with professionals such as Teachers, Psychologists, Occupational therapists, Speech and Language therapists, Physiotherapists.
• Share social work perspectives and insights to support holistic intervention planning.
• Implement intervention plans collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to address clients’ developmental, behavioural, or social-emotional needs.

3. Social Work Administrative Matters:

• Manage administrative functions within the social work department, supporting the Social Workers in generating letters and processing government Means Test applications
• Tracking of expiry dates of the Means Test applications of existing students
• Maintain good record keeping by supporting the social work department in updating and maintaining the database
• Manage and upkeep the accounts for communication software app with parents
• Support and assist in audit matters such as periodically checking of documents and e-filing matters. Prepare reports for reporting to governing agencies

4. Collaborative Partnerships/Community Network

• Demonstrate knowledge of available community resources
• Engage and work collaboratively with various community agencies (e.g Family Service Centres, Social Services Offices or other agencies) to ensure holistic case management for the child and family.
• Coordinate care plans and follow-up actions with internal and external partners to ensure integrated support for clients.

• Minimum Diploma in Social Work
• 1 to 3 years of experience working with families and children preferred

• Team player, meticulous and have good administrative skills
• Able to work independently
• Have some understanding of the diverse cultures and races
• Has patience and commitment in the education of and nurturing young children, empowering the families
• Keen to develop professionally