Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Social Worker di Muslimin Trust Fund Association - Maukerja

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Care Planning and Case Management

• Assess pre-admission referrals and conduct needs assessments to develop Individualised Care Plans (ICPs) for children upon admission.
• Review and update care plans regularly to reflect each child’s needs, progress and circumstances.
• Coordinate regular contact and visits with parents, siblings, extended family members and other caregivers to maintain and strengthen family ties.
• Conduct home visits and liaise with schools, social service agencies, healthcare providers and other community partners to assess family circumstances and support case planning.
• Support families in building their capacity to care for their children, including facilitating access to financial and legal assistance, employment support, parenting programmes and relevant treatment services.
• Work with families and community partners to facilitate family reunification, where appropriate, and prepare children for discharge.
• Identify suitable community support and develop transition plans for children preparing for independent living.
• Facilitate referrals and transitions to suitable alternative or long-term care arrangements, where required.
• Provide children and their families with information, guidance and referrals to relevant services and programmes.

2. Counselling and Emotional Support

• Address the developmental, emotional and mental health needs of children in residential care.
• Provide counselling and emotional support within the scope of the role and professional competencies.
• Coordinate access to specialised support through internal programmes, schools, mental health services and other external providers.
• Support family members in strengthening relationships, resolving difficulties and rebuilding family bonds.

3. Documentation and Administration

• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential case records, including assessments, care plans, case notes, review reports and discharge summaries.
• Keep electronic records of admissions, case reviews and discharges up to date.
• Prepare social reports and other case documentation as required.
• Compile and submit monthly statistical reports to the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and other relevant agencies.
• Support the development and improvement of the Casework Management System.

4. Other Duties

• Support MTFA and Darul Ihsan events, programmes and organisational activities.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Reporting Officer and/or Senior Management

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A recognised degree in Social Work for appointment as a Social Worker.
• Candidates with qualifications in Social Sciences may be considered for appointment as a Social Work Associate.
• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Registered Social Worker status will be an added advantage.