Social Work Associate (Highpoint)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Assist in the implementation of the halfway house's programme and services. Provide administrative support to the case worker / aftercare caseworker.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in conducting pre-emplacement interviews with HWH's residents to understand their needs, work with them to set goals, develop case plans to address concerns.

2. Assist to prepare and maintain Individualised Service Plans (ISPs), progress and closure reports.

3. Assist with referral and information and provide support for basic intervention tasks identified by social worker / manager

4. Manage and refer complaints, issues, concerns or requests from HWH's residents to Social Worker / Manager when necessary

5. Motivate residents through their day-to-day interaction and ensure the daily needs of residents are well taken care of

6. Assist in monitoring workplace safety and health standards

7. Provide admin, operational and logistic support in planning and conducting programme and activities for HWH's residents and staffs. (eg. pro-social activities, community services projects, group work, events and meetings)

8. Assist with administration, operational and engagement of volunteers

9. Ensure HWH's programme meets the mission, objectives and procedures of case management services for HWH's residents.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is full-time and may require occasional evening or weekend work. The Social Work Associate will primarily work in an office setting but may need to support operational and / or logistics duties within the halfway house and in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. At least Diploma in social work-related discipline for social worker associate.

2. At least Certificate in community care and social services or equivalent for social worker aide.

3. Satisfactory completion of an in-service halfway care training programme within the halfway house or similar facility with at least 2 years of work experience.

4. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel, as well as able to perform basic statistical analysis.

5. Able to work independently and in a team.

6. Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).

7. At least 2 years of continuous sobriety (applicable to ex-offenders).