Senior Counsellor (Seniors Services)

Singapore - Singapore

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB PURPOSE

You will be part of the team to provide counselling services for seniors and/or caregivers/families affected by grief and loss transitions relating to older age and caregiver challenges. Through our services we aim for seniors and their families to achieve healthy functioning stability and self-reliance.

ROLES & RESPONSIBLITIES

Casework and Counselling

Manage Information and Referrals for casework and counselling service
Conduct assessment planning and counselling intervention for seniors/caregivers who are experiencing stress due to grief and loss and old-age issues
Conduct case conferences and consultations with caseworkers and partners as required
Refer clients for appropriate care and assistance within the healthcare and social service systems
Review and evaluate case outcomes
Maintain up-to-date case records and reports
Ensure timely submission of service reports to Management and funders
Lead in planning and conducting training workshops caregiver support group and public education presentations on mental health.

Supervisory and Appraisal

Provide practice/clinical and administrative supervision to Senior/Counsellors in case assessment case planning and group-based intervention
Review and develop developmental plans of practitioners to ensure continuous growth in their competencies
Conduct quarterly performance appraisal of the Senior/Counsellors
Conduct internal training for team/service point where appropriate.

Research/Practice

Review research evidence to implement facilitate and evaluate counselling strategies groupwork and programme
Lead in implementation of standard of care organisational policies procedures.

Network and Advocacy

Advocate for seniors and caregivers needs with the aim to have access to equal opportunities through collaborative practice with community partners/stakeholders and funders
Lead and conduct networking and advocacy sessions with community partners/stakeholders in the development and provision of gerontological counselling service.

Governance and Operational

Support the Service Head in implementation of Centres operational and practice protocols processes and policies.

REQUIREMENTS

Master of Counselling
At least 7 years of relevant casework/counselling experience with diverse client background including seniors adult families/couples and in conducting training and workshops
Accredited member of SASW and/or clinical member of SAC preferably Registered Clinical Supervisor of SAC
Has shown leadership in past experience
Proficient in English and able to speak in Mandarin/other dialects to communicate with the clients and stakeholders.

WORK LOCATION: Blk 62B Toa Payoh

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JOB PURPOSEYou will be part of the team to provide counselling services for seniors and/or caregivers/families affected by grief and loss transitions relating to older age and caregiver challenges. Through our services we aim for seniors and their families to achieve healthy functioning stability an...