Professional Conversion Programme for Social Workers (PCP SW) 2015 Career Preview

Professional Conversion Programme for Social Workers (PCP SW) 2015 Career Preview 6 December 2014

Career Preview Outline Item Presented by 1. Overview of the Social Service Sector Joy Tan, SSI 2. Sharing by a Social Worker 3. About the PCP for Social Workers Joy Tan, SSI 4. Sharing by PCPSW Trainee Iris Lin Fei Yue Community Services Chua Chin Leong Viriya Community Services 5. Q & A NCSS, UniSim, WDA 6. Visit Employer Booths

NCSS CONFIDENTIAL

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Overview of the Social Service Sector CONFIDENTIAL 5

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An Increasing Workforce 2013 more than 12,810 110% increase in 7 yrs! 2019 more than 16,000 2006 over 6,130 CONFIDENTIAL 10

Manpower Landscape Other Support Staff 2% Admin Workshop Instructors 2% General Workers 8% Manpower by Professions Support 11% Management 9% EIPIC Teachers 3% Social Workers 7% SPED Teachers 11% Therapists 3% Programme Executives 6% Social Service Assistants 29% Counsellors 3% Nurses 3% Other Key Personnel (Youth Workers, Psychologists and Pre-Primary Teachers) 3% CONFIDENTIAL 12

Goal of Social Service Restore individuals, families and communities to successful social functioning Minimise dependency Promote wellbeing of people & communities Enhance self-sufficiency CONFIDENTIAL 13

Government Key Sector Players Ministries Social & Family, Education, Health, Community & Youth, Home Affairs FORMULATE POLICIES, MACRO PLANNING & REGULATE National Council of Social Service PROVIDES LEADERSHIP & DIRECTION, ENHANCES CAPABILITES & PROMOTES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES & SUPPORT TO THE NEEDY OR LESS PRIVILEDGED CONFIDENTIAL 14

Three things you must know Non-profit making Promotes and provides social and community services Caters for those in need, distress or at-risk

Impacting Singapore ELDERCARE SERVICES Sheltered Homes Seniors Activity Centres Befriending/Counselling Caregiver Support ADULT SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES Sheltered Workshops Homes & Hostels for the Intellectually Disabled Job Placement & Support Therapy Hubs CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES (INCLUDES SPECIAL NEEDS) School Social Work Boys/ Girls Homes Special Education Schools Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children FAMILY SERVICES Casework/Counselling Single Parent Assistance Financial Assistance Domestic Violence/Suicide prevention

Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs)

Participating Employers VWOs 1. Ang Mo Kio Family Service Centre 2. Care Corner Singapore 3. MCYC Community Service Society 4. Montfort Care 5. Movement for the Intellectually Disabled Singapore (MINDS) 6. National Kidney Foundation 7. Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities 8. Trans Family Services 9. Youth Guidance Outreach Services Hospitals 1. Changi General Hospital 2. National Healthcare Group 3. National University of Singapore Hospital

Progression Pathway - Social Worker

Development Opportunities Accreditation of Social Workers Continuing Education & Training Courses at SSI Leadership Development Scheme Professional Development and Management Programme Sabbatical Leave Scheme

Career Path for Social Workers Social Work Specialist Track Management Track Director (Professional Services) Executive Director Principal Social Worker Centre Manager Senior Social Worker (Specialist) Programme Head Senior Social Worker Social Worker Senior Executive* * or other professions within the sector equivalent to a senior social worker CONFIDENTIAL 21

Sharing by a Social Worker Ms Iris Lin Senior Social Worker Fei Yue Community Services CONFIDENTIAL 22

Professional Conversion Programme for Social Workers 2015 Presented by Ms Joy Tan Career Services (Sector Manpower) National Council of Social Service

Objective To train mid-career individuals interested to become qualified Social Workers Two Conversion Pathways A Levels or Diploma holders Accelerated Bachelor of Social Work Degree holders Graduate Diploma of Social Work Work-Study Model Work while on training to immerse trainees in a social work environment in preparation for the new career

Overview of PCP SW Eligibility Criteria Funding Support Work Attachment Accelerated Bachelor of Social Work (ABSWK) Trainees must: Be 21 years old and above Be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident Have at least 2 years of working experience Graduate Diploma of Social Work (GDSWK) Secure employment with a participating employer (VWO or hospital) Meet entry requirements of the course set by UniSIM Course fee subsidy Monthly salary support (as part of the salary) 4-full day work week (Strongly Recommended) 4-full day work week (Strongly Recommended) Course Duration 24 months 18 months Bond 24 months 18 months

Course Details Entry Requirement Course Structure Accelerated Bachelor of Social Work (ABSWK) GCE A level with two passes or two H2 passes; or a local Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent Classes conducted on weekday evenings, three times a week Graduate Diploma of Social Work (GDSWK) Degree from a recognised university Classes conducted on Saturday To graduate, students are required to complete a total of 130 credit units (cu) courses including 10cu of University core modules and a 400-hour practicum. To graduate, students are required to complete 3 prerequisite modules, 6 core modules, any 4 electives and a 400-hour practicum. Commencement Date 20 July 2015 25 July 2015

Course Fee Support (Accelerated Bachelor of Social Work) Total Course Fee = $31,122 + GST Singapore Citizens Permanent Residents By MOE $17,117.10 (55%) $6,224.20 (20%) By WDA $4,668.30 (15%) By SSI/ Healthcare Employers $6,224.40 (20%) Nett Fee by Trainee $3,112.20 (10%) (exclusive of GST) $14,004.90 (45%) (exclusive of GST)

Course Fee Support (Graduate Diploma of Social Work) Total Course fee = $16,850 + GST Singapore Citizens Permanent Residents By WDA $11,795 (70%) By SSI/Healthcare Employers Nett Fee by Trainee $3,370 (20%) $1,685 (10%) (exclusive of GST)

Salary Support Work-Study Model: Trainees are required to be on work attachment throughout the course. Trainees will be offered salaries computed based on educational qualifications, relevant work experience and actual work hours (Salary will be computed by individual hiring employers). Recommended Working hours and Salary Range ABSWK GDSWK From $2,300 From $2,850 4 day work week 4 day work week

Salary Support WDA provides salary support based on 70% of basic monthly salary capped at $2,000 per month for eligible Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents. Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above, or unemployed for more than six months: 90% of monthly salary, cap at $4,000 per month. Salary support will be disbursed to the employers.

Overall Funding Support Per Trainee The funding package at the point of training completion could amount to roughly : Funding by WDA, SSI/ Employers Accelerated Bachelor of Social Work $49,532.70 ( Computed based on 35% of course fees funding and 70% of recommended salary amount, $2,300) Graduate Diploma in Social Work $51,075 ( Computed based on 90% of course fees funding and 70% of recommended salary amount, $2,850) Nett Fee by Trainee $3,112.20 (10% for SC) $14,004.90 (45% for PR) (exclusive of GST) $1,685 (exclusive of GST)

Liquidated Damages Should a trainee withdraw from the Programme, whether during the course of study or during the bond period, the trainee will be liable for liquidated damages payable to the sponsoring institution(s). The amount payable will depend on various factors including the costs incurred by WDA, SSI or the employer as well as the terms of the training deed(s). CONFIDENTIAL 32

Trainees to Commit 36/48 months Prior to course commencement in Jul 2015, trainees are required to sign a Letter of Undertaking (LOU) with SSI and/or employers Key points in the LOU and training deed include: Trainee to complete the course at UniSIM and to fulfill the work attachment with employer Trainee to work as a Social Worker for at least 18 months (Grad Dip) or 24 months (Accelerated Bachelor) upon completion of training In view of any breach of contractual terms, funders reserve the right to recover all costs incurred including course fee funding and salary support from trainee

Role of a PCP Social Work Trainee Before the course Apply online via WDA online application portal Undergo interview(s) if shortlisted Submit applications to UniSIM Sign Employment Contract with employer Sign Letter of Undertaking/Training Deed with SSI Throughout the course Attend classes, complete projects, sit for and pass all exams Complete work attachment with employer After the course Serve the Minimum Service Period with as a Social Worker with employer

WDA PCP SW Application Portal Apply online via (http://app.wda.gov.sg/pcpsw/) Application closing date: 15 Jan, 1700 hrs

WDA PCP SW Application Portal (http://app.wda.gov.sg/pcpsw/)

PCP SW Online Portal Professional Conversion Programme Online Application Select a Course under Professional Conversion Programme for Social Workers (PCP SW) Accelerated Bachelor Of Social Work(2 Years) Graduate Diploma Of Social Work(18-months) Personal Details

PCP SW Online Portal

PCP SW Online Portal

PCP SW Online Portal

PCP SW Online Portal

PCP SW Online Portal

PCP SW Online Portal

Overview of Application Process 1. Trainee to Secure Employment PCP Applications & Career Previews 1 Dec-15 Jan 15 NCSS arranges for shortlisted candidates to meet with employers Employers to short-list candidates for 2 nd interview at their premises Conditional offer of employment to trainee(s) by 15 Mar 15 Classes commence in 20 Jul 15 (ABSWK) 25 Jul 15 (GDSWK) 2 Feb, 10 Feb 15 2 Feb-15 Mar 15 Trainees sign Letter of Undertaking with sponsors (Jun 15) 3. Signing of Contracts Trainees sign employment contract with VWO (Jun 15) Trainees apply to UniSIM UniSIM screens trainees for course eligibility Successful trainees receive official letter of acceptance from UniSIM 2. Confirmation of placement with UniSIM

Important Dates Activity Dates (2015) 1. Submit application online via http://app.wda.gov.sg/pcpsw/ 2. Short-listed applicants will be notified to meet with VWO employers By 15 Jan 17:00 HRS By 25 Jan 3. Shortlisted applicants to meet with VWO employers 2 Feb, 10 Feb 4. Interviews between employers and shortlisted applicants 3 Feb-14 Mar 5. Employers to offer conditional letters of employment 15 Mar

Important Dates Activity Deadline (2015) 6. Applicants who are not offered employment will be notified by SSI 7. Applicants who receive conditional letter of employment will submit applications to UniSIM 23 Mar 8. Interviews between UniSIM and applicants April 9. Successful applicants will receive letter of acceptance from UniSim 31 Mar for Accelerated Bachelor/ Graduate Diploma Early June *Applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee of $64.20 upon applying to UniSIM.

For more information, please contact: SSI: career_centre@ncss.gov.sg UniSIM : Graduate Diploma course: graddip&master@unisim.edu.sg Accelerated Bachelor course: student_recruitment@unisim.edu.sg WDA: css_wsq@wda.gov.sg www.wda.gov.sg/pcpsocialwork

Sharing by a PCPSW Recipient Mr Chua Chin Leong Viriya Community Services

To find out more about participating employers, visit their booths outside the training hub

Find out more about the Social Work Course at the UniSIM Open House! Date : 28 Feb 2015

Q & A