Social Worker - #1124998

Join Us in Transforming Lives

Breakthrough Missions is a Christian rehabilitation halfway house dedicated to supporting male drug offenders. We are a registered charity with IPC status. If you have a heart to serve in a faith-based environment and a passion for facilitating life transformation, we invite you to join our team.

Purpose of the Role

The Social Worker will provide counselling and case management to residents emplaced under the prison programme and work with their families to help them reintegrate into society, rebuilding their lives on a firm foundation of Christian values.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop individual care plans for clients.

• Manage case files and provide case management for job placement, accommodation, financial assistance and other rehabilitation goals.

• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions, prison intake interviews, family engagements and aftercare follow-up.

• Facilitate classes and community service programmes.

• Collaborate with Singapore Prisons to ensure holistic care for the residents.

• Assist clients in reconnecting with community resources.

• Oversee residents’ day-to-day matters.

• Assist with ad-hoc duties as and when required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology.

• At least 2 years’ experience in social service or a related field.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

• Able to work independently, under pressure, and manage multiple responsibilities.

• Bilingual in English and Chinese; proficient to engage Chinese-speaking clients.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Experience in prison or rehabilitation work will be an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Passion for serving full-time in the Christian halfway house sector and instilling Christian values in clients.

• Resilient, diligent, and a team player with a strong desire to build up and restore lives.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.