SAMH SAY-IT! (Sports, Arts, Youth Integrated Team) provides assessment and intervention for youths, and engages youths for ongoing monitoring and support. YIT also works actively with youth agencies, schools and community partners to provide holistic case management for youths and their families.

Key Responsibilities for Social Work Associate:

• Conduct mental health assessment for youths

• Provide individualised case management, counselling and psychosocial interventions for youths and their families

• Develop and conduct mental health outreach and programmes in the community

• Ensure active monitoring and support for youths

• Network with community partners for collaboration and co-management

• Perform administrative duties and manage day-to-day operations

Educational/professional qualifications

Minimum a diploma in Psychology or Social Work or relevant courses

Special knowledge, skills, language, etc.

• Experience working in Social Service Agencies, especially youth work will be an added advantage

• Experience with facilitation, case management counselling skills

• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Experience with and having skills in the arts (visual arts, music, drama, dance, etc.) and/or sports will be an added advantage

Relevant work experience & no. of years

Minimum 1-2 years of relevant work experience

Desired personal traits

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Independent and able to work in a team

• Motivated and passionate to serve youths in mental health sector

• Organised and timeliness in keeping up with documentation

• Teachable and willing to learn, adapt and improve oneself

• Insightful and reflective