Social Work Associate, Transitional Shelter

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1978 as Singapore's first family service centre, Allkin Singapore is a community-centric social service agency that believes everyone has the potential to create positive change, regardless of age, race, or background.

Through our service offerings, strategic partnerships, and community initiatives, we unlock opportunities for vulnerable individuals and families to overcome life's challenges, build a brighter future, and inspire others to do the same.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Allkin's Transitional Shelter (TS) provides temporary accommodation to homeless individuals and families who have exhausted all other means of accommodation and require social work interventions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Clinical & Programme Related

• Process referrals by conducting eligibility assessments and screening applicants for shelter admission.
• Assist Social Workers with shelter visits, direct client assessments, and the documentation/review of intervention strategies.
• Follow up and monitor post-discharge status and outcomes of clients and liaise with agency on progress of
• Plan and implement therapeutic or developmental group programs for residents
• Arrange case conferences with referring agencies to identify client needs prior to admission.
• Assist with data compilation and Excel documentation submissions.

Operations

• Serve as point of contact for resident inquiries and support newly admitted clients through pre-admission conditions.
• Manage shelter financial matters and coordinate unit turnovers for new admissions or discharges.
• Conduct routine unit checks to enforce safety protocols and mediate interpersonal conflicts between residents

• Preferred Diploma in Social Work; other diplomas will also be considered.
• Comfortable traveling between work locations and occasionally working at different work hours.
• Capacity to respond effectively to shelter emergencies and work calmly with clients in complex, high-stress situations
• Strong teamwork, organizational and documentation skills, with proficiency in MS Office (specifically Word and Excel) for accurate case recording
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Liberte HR Services Pte Ltd is the designated recruitment partner for Allkin Singapore. As part of the hiring process, you may receive communication from them regarding this opportunity.