The Community Resource, Engagement and Support Team (CREST) of REACH Community Services serves as a first mental health touchpoint in the community. We focus on raising public awareness of mental health conditions and dementia, promotes early recognition of at-risk individuals, provides emotional support to individuals and their caregivers and links individuals to relevant health and social care services when necessary. Actively, we conduct outreach events/activities to promote mental health awareness and identify and support those with mental health needs and their caregivers.
JOIN US if you are an advocate for mental health especially with a heart for the seniors.
You are responsible for organizing and conducting outreach activities to increase mental health and dementia awareness, promote early identification, conduct assessment and provide casement management support for client care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate care and support to clients with or who are at risk of mental health issues and/or dementia with the appropriate resources.
- Assess and provide intervention to clients, including referring cases to other agencies as needed.
- Provide emotional support to clients and caregivers and maintain case documentation.
- Outreach and networking to the community and stakeholders to promote mental wellness and mental health awareness.
- Plan and conduct cognitive stimulation activities, mental health/wellness programs as well as dementia awareness.
- Organize caregiver group sessions and manage CSN-related administration and finances.
- Maintain accurate client records and program data in line with CREST guidelines as well as adherence to PDPA and security guidelines.
Requirements
- Possess at least a Degree in Social Work or Graduate Diploma in Social Work.
- At least 2-3 years experience
- Conversant in English and a 2nd language, ability to speak dialect is an added advantage.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- A good team player, outgoing personality, dynamic and self-motivated with a strong passion for mental health needs.
- Only Singaporeans
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
