Total 2 job vacancies by Turning Point, The

Job Summary:

The Social Work Associate (SWA) will work with the Casework Manager (CM) to assist in providing interventions and programmes and performing community development work. Assist in coordinating case and group work, and community development activities. The candidate will also support community events and perform administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities

Casework Management

· Reach out to collect information and conduct assessment of resident's basic needs.

· Coordinate, implement and follow up on case plans and aftercare plans for residents.

· Assist in assessing community needs and the compilation of community resources.

· Liaise with agencies, make service referrals, and assist in developing and implementing programmes.

· Handle assigned administrative duties.

Other Ad-hoc duties

• Escort residents for group outings when on duty.
• Perform weekend or Public Holiday duties as rostered.
• Assist in briefing new emplacements on TP house rules and regulations.
• Conduct emplacement interviews.

Experience:

· Between 1 - 2 years of relevant work experience

Some experience in doing family strengthening work

Qualifications:

Diploma in Social Work, Social Services or related fields (WSQ Diploma in Social Service)

Other Requirements:

· Fluent in English, both written and spoken

· Conversational Mandarin to communicate with Chinese-speaking residents.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

· Strong communications and inter-personal skills

· Able to work well independently or in a team

· Strong organisational and planning skills

· Passion for service

Comfortable working in a halfway house

Company Overview

The Turning Point is a Christian non-profit helping female drug abusers and ex-offenders recover from drug- and crime-related issues through counselling, work therapy, and rehabilitation programs to support their reintegration into society.

Job Summary

The Executive will collaborate with the ED to plan and implement training and development programs for residents. The role includes using social media to promote TTP’s cause and managing volunteer recruitment, training, and retention to support events and programs.

Responsibilities

Program Management

• Collaborate with the ED to review program alignment with organizational objectives and assess program effectiveness
• Establish partnerships with relevant agencies to identify program needs and ensure relevance
• Research and identify emerging trends that could impact program success
• Apply best practices and innovative methodologies to enhance program impact
• Develop program work plans, resource requirements, and budgets following the service framework

Social Media Management

• Develop original content for TTP’s official website and social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn in coordination with the ED
• Monitor audience engagement and activity on TTP’s website and social media pages
• Create and post regular updates to raise awareness of TTP’s events and programs

Volunteer Management

• Respond to public enquiries from prospective volunteers and assess their suitability, readiness, and availability through interviews
• Manage volunteer recruitment channels and maintain an up-to-date volunteer database
• Conduct volunteer orientations to onboard and set clear expectations
• Utilize volunteer skills to plan and organize skills-based workshops for residents
• Develop and implement strategies and programs to retain volunteers
• Create and update the Volunteer Management Manual

Other Ad-hoc Duties

• Support community outreach activities including roadshows and fundraising events as needed