Social Worker / Counsellor (TOUCH Adoption)

Job

Summary

Responsible for

conducting adoption suitability assessments - including

Government-Initiated Adoption (GIA) cases - providing pre and post

adoption support through education, counselling and workshops. You

will play a vital role in empowering adoptive families and

supporting the wider adoptive community in

Singapore.

Principal

Responsibilities and Duties

1.

Adoption Suitability Assessments

Conduct comprehensive assessments of prospective adoptive

parents' suitability for adoption.

Prepare and

assist in writing formal Adoption Suitability Assessment (ASA)

reports.

Conduct post placement assessment

reports where required.

2. GIA Case

Assessments

Carry out assessments for

Government-Initiated Adoption (GIA) cases as assigned by Ministry

of Social and Family Development (MSF).

Ensure

timely and professional documentation and recommendation for each

GIA case.

3. Workshops and

Education

Facilitate and deliver

adoption-related workshops including

Mandatory

Pre-Adoption Briefings.

Disclosure Workshops

for Parents.

Workshops for Adopted

Children.

Provide

educational support to help families navigate the adoption journey

with awareness, confidence and

sensitivity.

4. Family and Adoption

Placement Support

Providing

counselling and emotional support to adoptive parents and children

dealing with adoption related and family challenges.

Assist in the placement of newborns with suitable

adoptive families, supporting the transition and bonding

process.

Empower families with coping

strategies and strengthen their parenting journey post

placement.

5. Departmental

Support

Support and facilitate

activities within the Adoptive Families' Support Group to foster

community and shared learning.

Promote peer

support networks and build a strong connected adoptive

community.

Assist in departmental projects,

administrative duties and other ad hoc tasks to support the goals

and operation of the adoption

team.

Working

Conditions

5 day work

week : Mon-Fri

Attractive remuneration and

staff benefits

Location - Toa

Payoh

Requirements

Degree in Social Work, Counselling or related discipline

with at least 2 years of relevant experience

• Passionate in adoption work

Be

conversant in the adoption process, relevant documentation,

eligibility criteria & key issues surrounding

adoption

Proficient in professional reporting

writing and documentation.

Strong

interpersonal skills to build rapport with families and

stakeholders.

Skilled in group facilitation

and delivering educational workshops.

Able to

plan, organise and manage multiple responsibilities

effectively.

Empathetic and compassionate in

supporting individuals and families.

Able to

work independently while being a collaborative team

player.

Self-motivated, proactive, and driven

to make a positive impact.

Committed and

passionate about family work and child

welfare.