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Informa(on as of 1 s 2016
What is in this guide Content Page Number
1 Social Service Landscape in Singapore 1 to 9
2 Careers in Social Service 10 to 13
3 Social Worker 14 to 21
4 Psychologist 22 to 28
5 Therapist -‐ OccupaFon Therapist -‐ Physiotherapist -‐ Speech-‐Language Therapist
29 to 39
6 Early IntervenFon Teacher and SPED Teacher 40
7 Early IntervenFon Teacher (EIPIC Teacher) 41 to 46
8 Special EducaFon Teacher (SPED Teacher) 47 to 52
9 Scholarship and Awards 53 to 56
10 Sector Internship 57
11 Growth and Development in Social Service 58 to 63
12 Employment OpportuniFes 64
What is in this guideContent Page Number
1 Social Service Landscape in Singapore 1 to 9
2 Careers in Social Service 10 to 13
3 Social Worker 14 to 21
4 Psychologist 22 to 28
5 Therapist -‐ OccupaFon Therapist -‐ Physiotherapist -‐ Speech-‐Language Therapist
29 to 39
6 Early IntervenFon Teacher and SPED Teacher 40
7 Early IntervenFon Teacher (EIPIC Teacher) 41 to 46
8 Special EducaFon Teacher (SPED Teacher) 47 to 52
9 Scholarship and Awards 53 to 56
10 Sector Internship 57
11 Growth and Development in Social Service 58 to 63
12 Employment OpportuniFes 64Informa(on as of 31 October 2016
What is in this guide Content Page Number
1 Social Service Landscape in Singapore 1 to 15
2 Careers in Social Service 16 to 19
3 Social Worker 20 to 27
4 Psychologist 28 to 34
5 Therapist -‐ OccupaFon Therapist -‐ Physiotherapist -‐ Speech-‐Language Therapist
35 to 45
6 Early IntervenFon Teacher and SPED Teacher 46
7 Early IntervenFon Teacher (EIPIC Teacher) 47 to 52
8 Special EducaFon Teacher (SPED Teacher) 53 to 58
9 Scholarship and Awards 59 to 62
10 Sector Internship 63
11 Growth and Development in Social Service 64 to 69
12 Employment OpportuniFes 70
Information as of 31 January 2017
Acknowledgement
National Council of Social Service (NCSS) wishes to thank the following agencies, partners and fellows for their kind participation in the development of this Guide Book:
Ministry of Social and Family (MSF)Sector Planning & Development DivisionDisability DivisionSocial Development & Support Office of the Director of Social WelfareOffice of Chief Psychologist
Daniel Hue, Halimah Chew, Agrima Mahajan,Deborah Lim, Ng Weixin, Nur Ezrina Elias,Pooja Bhandari, Grace Vaz and Vivienne Ng
Ministry of Education (MOE)Special Education, Education Services Division
Teo Siew Khim, Janice Nah, Phyllis Chua and Christine P Tambyah
Social Service Fellows June Tham, Christina Van Huizhen, Porsche Poh, Grace Sim and Peng Hai Ying
In Sector Professionals Peter Tan (Community Psychology Hub)Vasu Govindasamy (THK Elderly, Therapy & Disability (Non-Residential) Division)Dawn Wee (SPD), Ngooi Bixia (NUH) and Vivian Lim (TOUCH)
NCSS Colleagues Human Capital Development GroupService Planning and Development Group
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Prevalence of cyber-related issues1
(i.e.1 in 9 adolescents experienced cyber-bullying)
1.5x more new drug abusers below 20 years old arrested in
20152
Photo Courtesy of Straits Times
Key Trends in Children & Youth Sector
Information as of 31 January 2017
Photo Courtesy of Straits TimesSources: 1. “ Cyber Bullying Among Adolescents” by the Singapore Children's Society and Institute of Mental Health2. http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/schools-parents-can-be-more-proactive-in-tackling-problem-of-young-drug-abusers
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Higher proportion of dissolved marriages among more recent cohorts1
(After 10 year anniversary,2003 Cohort – 16.1%1987 Cohort – 8.7% )
Sharp rise in number of Transnational Marriages2
(43.2% increase from 2003-2013)
Vulnerability of persons with chronic illness(19.4% of the adult population diagnosed with at least one chronic condition)
Key Trends in Family Sector
Information as of 31 January 2017
Sources:1. MSF (2015) Dissolution of Marriages Among Marriage Cohorts, 1987-2012, MSF Statistic Series Paper No. 1/2015
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/recent-marriages-not-standing-the-test-of-time-study-shows2. http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-moves-smooth-way-transnational-marriages-here)
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Increasing no. of students with Autism in Special Education schools2
More preschoolers are being diagnosed with Speech and
Language Delay, Global Development Delay and Autism1
Key Trends in Children Disability Sector
Information as of 31 January 2017
Sources: 1. CNA, 2016: More preschoolers diagnosed with developmental issues (http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/more-preschoolers/2515698.html) Sunday
Times, 2016: More children diagnosed with developmental problems (https://www.gov.sg/news/content/the-sunday-times-more-children-diagnosed-with-developmental-problems)
2. Enrolment data from MOE
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Greater demand for quality and diverse services for PwDs^ with moderate-severe conditions
Rising demand for longer term care services with increasing
lifespan as PwDs age, and seniors acquire disabilities
conditions
Key Trends in Adult Disability Sector
Information as of 31 January 2017
Sources: 1. MSF - Rising demand due to increase in lifespan of disabled adults: https://app.msf.gov.sg/Press-Room/More-services-for-disabled-adults 2. MSF: Need for longer term care and arrangement (esp. when main caregivers, such as parents, pass away and caregiving is passed to other e.g siblings):
https://app.msf.gov.sg/Portals/0/Topic/Issues/EDGD/Chapter%205%20-%20Improving%20the%20Care%20Sector%20for%20Adults%20with%20Disabilities.pdf
^PwDs – Person with disabilities
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Increasing demand for social support: Approximately 320,000 seniors will be alone or are empty nesters
117, 000 seniors will require assistance with activities of daily living (ADL)
Seniors can still contribute:The majority of seniors (~90%) are ambulant and well
The health adjusted life expectancy is rising faster than the life expectancy
By 2030, there will be over 900,000 Singaporean seniors
Sources: NPTD Occasional Paper. Nov 2012.Based on Social Isolation, Health and Lifestyles Survey (SIHLS) 2009, 9.7% of seniors aged 60 years and above have at least 1 ADL limitation
Key Trends in Senior Sector
Information as of 31 January 2017
OUR POPULATION IS AGEING RAPIDLY. In 1970, 1 in 31 Singaporeans was 66 or older. In 2015, it was 1 in 8. By 2030, it will be 1 in 4. We will have over 900,000 seniors, approximately double the current 440,000.
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More than 1 in 10 peoplewould have a mental health condition at some point in their lifetime (aged 18 years and above)1
86.5%of people with mental health issues (PMHIs) who are employed do not seek help2
Significantly higher unemployment rate among those with mental health issues than those without2
Key Trends in Mental Health Sector
Information as of 31 January 2017
Sources: 1. Singapore Mental Health Study, 20112. Mental Disorders: Employment and Work Productivity in Singapore (2013) by Chong SA, Vaingankar JA, Abdin E, Subramaniam M
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12.5% of Singaporeans, aged 6 to 12 have emotional or behaviouralproblems
Most people who suffered from a mental illness had their first onset of illness when they were in their twenties
Emerging Trends in Mental Health Sector
Information as of 31 January 2017
Sources: 1. 12.5% of primary school children display either emotional or behavioural problems that may be due to mental health issues.” REACH CHRONICLES: A Community
Mental Health Model for Children and Adolescents in Singapore (2013) edited by D. Fung, L. P. Ong, S. L. Tay & W. H. Sim, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore2. Chronicles, R.E.A.C.H. “A Community Mental Health Model for Children & Adolescents in Singapore”(2012, P5)
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Approach of Social Service in SingaporeGovernment
Statutory Boards
NGOs
Social service organisations
GRO
Schools
Donors
Volunteers
Private sector
Self Help Group
COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
•Social movement where social service organisations work in
partnership with the government
• Engage corporations, community organisations,
religious groups, concerned citizens and family members
Information as of 31 January 2017
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FORMULATE POLICIES , CONDUCT MACRO PLANNING & REGULATE
GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES (Social & Family Development; Education; Health; Culture, Community & Youth and Home Affairs)
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICEPROVIDES LEADERSHIP & DIRECTION IN SOCIAL SERVICES, ENHANCES CAPABILITES & PROMOTES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES & SUPPORT TO THE NEEDY OR LESS PRIVILEGED
SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANISATIONS
Role of Formal Players
Information as of 31 January 2017
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MISSIONTo provide leadership and direction in enhancing the capabilities and capacity of our members, advocating for social service needs and strengthening strategic partnerships, for an effective social service ecosystem
Umbrella body for more than Umbrella body for more than 450 member s450 member 450 member ssocial 450 member ocial ocial s
450 member 450 member 450 member sservice
450 member ervice ervice ooorganisations
Information as of 31 January 2017
C O N F I D E N T I A L 13
About About Social Service Institute (SSI) Social Service Institute (SSI) SSI is a key division under the Human Capital Development Group of NCSS
• Serve as a focal point for human capital solutions for social service
• Attracting, engaging, developing and retaining talents to enhance capabilities and sustain a leadership pipeline
Information as of 31 January 2017
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450 social service organisations & 450 social service organisations & growing
Non-Profit
Promotes and provides social and community services
Caters for those in need, distress or at-risk
and more……..Information as of 31 January 2017
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Home HelpHome Help
HomeCare
Homecare
FAMILIESPERSONS
SENIORS
SPECIAL NEEDSWITH
DIGNIFYING THE LIVES OF
Befriending
Community MentalHealth
Home Help
Hospice Day Care
MentalHealth
RespiteCare Homecare
PsychiatricDay
RehabRehabRehabPeer
Specialist
Active Ageing
SpecialEducation
Schools
HomesHomes
Inclusive Playground
Therapy Hubs
DayActivity
CentresActivity
CentresAftercare Services
Project Scaffold
Single Parent FSCs Suicide
Prevention
Enhanced STEP-UP
Dementia Day
Centres
Suicide
STEPSchool Social
WorkSchool Social School Social
HomesUP
Integration Support
School Social Integration Integration SupportSupport
Mentoring
SeniorsVolunteerism
Activity
Sheltered WorkshopsPlayground
Therapy
EIPIC
CHILDRENYOUTHS-AT-RISK
AND
STRENGTHENING
NURTURING
EMPOWERING
MENTAL HEALTHSUPPORTING PERSONS WITH
PreventionMentoringMentoring
SupportSupportSupport
PreventionPrevention
Dementia
Sheltered WorkshopsWorkshops
Social Service Programmes
ActivityCentresActivity
PlaygroundPlayground
Hubs
Enhanced
Dementia
Community Community PsychiatricPsychiatric
Centres
WorkshopsWorkshops
SUPPORTING PERSONS WITH
Social Service Programmes in the 5 Key Areas
Information as of 31 January 2017
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2006over
6,130
2013more than
12,810 2019more than
16,000
An increasing workforce in the sector
Information as of 31 January 2017
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Key Manpower Statistics in the Social Service Sector(Source: Manpower and Salary Survey 2013)
Breakdown of sector professionals
Figure A: Breakdown of Manpower by Professions
Social Worker
7%
Case Worker1% Counsellor
4%EIPIC Teacher
3%
SPED Teacher9%
Therapist4%
Teacher5%
Psychologist1%
Nurse5%
Social Work Associate
3%Teacher Assistant
3%
Social Service Assistant
14%General
Management4%
Corporate Functions
16%
HR1%
Sales/ Fundraising
1%
Programme Executives
4%
Others8%
General Worker
7%
Figure B: Breakdown of Manpower by Professionals, Associate-Professionals, and Management staff
Professionals39%
Associate-Professionals
20%General Management
4%
Corporate Functions
22%
Others8%
General Worker
7%
Information as of 31 January 2017
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So how to be part of the Social Service?
social service organisations
and growing
www.socialservicejobs.org.sgInformation as of 31 January 2017
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A candidate’s ‘FIT’
for the five
identified sector
values
Integrity
Passion for Service
Client CentricityCompassion
Resilience
Values
What are the VALUES we are looking for?
Information as of 31 January 2017
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• Social Work is a Profession and is not a Volunteer Work Social Workers are social service providers with recognised social work qualifications.
• Accreditation System for Social WorkersMore than 2,000 social workers and social service practitioners have applied for accreditation. As at 31 July 2016, there were 254 Registered Social Workers-Provisional (RSW-P) and 1,197 Registered Social Workers (RSW). To date, 195 Registered Social Service Practitioners (RSSP) remain on the register.Source: http://accreditation.sasw.org.sg/mainPage.do?action=showAnnounce
Social Worker
Information as of 31 January 2017
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A social worker act as a positive change agent in society and in the lives of the individuals, families and communities they serve.From case management, counselling, information and referral to outreach and family intervention, they help individuals and families in need and empower them to resolve their problems effectively.
What their work entail
• Relationship problems • Family violence • Substance addiction • Parenting • Child welfare • Youth work
• Health and mental health issues
• Disability issues • Ageing and eldercare
Where they work
• Social service organisations (e.g. inFamily Service Centres, ChildrenHomes, Senior Activity Centres, Youth Centres and Special Needs Schools)
• Medical setting (e.g. Hospitals, Polyclinics)
• Government/ Ministries• Schools and Tertiary
Institutions
Social Worker
Information as of 31 January 2017
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NUSBachelor in Social Work
(Full Time 3 to 4 Years)
UniSIMBachelor of Social Work
(Full Time – 4 Years, Part time – 3 to 4 Years)
‘A’ Levels
NYPDiploma in
Social Sciences(Social Work)(Full Time – 3 Years)
Social Worker : Education Pathway
Start work in sector asSocial Work Associates
Social Worker
Potential work setting• Social Service• Healthcare• Education
‘O’ Levels
Polytechnic Diploma
Social Sciences
Information as of 31 January 2017
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UniSIMBachelor of Social Work(Part time – 3 to 4
Years)
SSI*WSQ Advance
Certificate in Social Service
(Part time – 15 months)
SSI*WSQ Diploma
in Social Service(Part-time – 18 months)
ITENITEC in
Community Care & Social Services
(Full time -24 months)
Certificate in Social
Social Worker : Education Pathway (ITE)
Start work in the sector asSocial Service
Assistants
time 18 months
Social Worker
Start work in the sector asSocial Work Associates
*SSI – Social Service Institute www.ssi.sg
Potential work setting• Social Service• Healthcare• Education
Information as of 31 January 2017
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS TO BE A SOCIAL WORKERMinimum Qualifications • Degree in Social Work
Recognised Qualifications(Local)
• Bachelor in Social Work National University of Singapore (NUS)
Entry Requirement:• Varies according to universities• ‘A’ Levels / International Baccalaureate
(IB) / Diploma• No specific requirement for science
subjects in Secondary schools/JC
• Bachelor of Social Work with Minor (Full-time)• Bachelor of Social Work (Part- time)SIM University (UniSIM)
Professional Council Singapore Association for Social Workers (SASW)www.sasw.org.sg
Requirements to be Registered Social Worker (RSW) • 1 year of post-qualification full-time practice in a social work position in Singapore• 80 hours of relevant in-employment training• 1,000 hours of supervised practice during study and/or post-study employment • 2 character references from peers and/or employers
NCSS Salary Guidelines for Social Service Sector (with effect from April 2016)Social Worker S$3,160 ( Fresh graduate)
National Social Work Competency Framework was launched in Nov 2015Refer to www.ssi.sg/socialworker for more details
Information as of 31 January 2017
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Social Worker: National Social Work Competency Framework (NSWCF)National Social Work Competency Framework (NSWCF)
Source: The new National Social Work Competency Framework (NSWCF), which “charts the career development of social workers” (TODAY, Nov. 21)
YES!!
Practice tracks for social workers
•Types of careers, job roles and career progression pathways available to social workers
Key responsibility areas (KRAs)
•Job responsibilities of social workers in relation to their job roles
Knowledge and skills competencies
•Knowledge and skill requirements of social workers in Direct Practice to effectively perform their key responsibility areas in each job role.
Behaviouralcompetencies
•Attitude and traits that social workers should have to excel in their job roles.
What does the NSWCF contain?Softcopy available at www.ssi.sg/socialworker
Information as of 31 January 2017
Is there career progression for Social Workers?
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Social Worker: National Social Work Competency Framework (NSWCF)
Social Work Practice Tracks
Softcopy available at www.ssi.sg/socialworker
Information as of 31 January 2017
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Proficiency Typically apply to the following social worker roles
Direct Practice Indirect Practice
Policies and Legislation
Research and Evaluation
Leadership
Work directly with clients and beneficiaries in specialised field of practice
Perform policy-making toachieve social and economic justice. Conduct Sector Planning.
Conduct Research to provide recommendationand insights. Provide in-depth and specialist insights on niche areas.
Direct and manage social service organisations and community organisations. Build partnerships to lead and promote social justice.
Expert • Sr. Master SW• Master SW
• Sr. Director• Director• Deputy Director• Sr. Assistant Dir.
• Research Director• Assistant Research
Director
• Executive Director• Director
Advanced • Lead SW • Assistant Dir.• Sr. Manager
• Sr. Research Fellow• Research Fellow
• Sr. Assistant Director
• Assistant Director
Intermediate • Sr. SW • Manager• Assistant Mgr.
• Sr. Research Associate
• Sr. Manager• Manager
Foundational • Social Worker II• Social Worker I
• Policy Officer II• Policy Officer I
• Research Associate • Assistant Manager
Source: www.ssi.sg/socialworker
Career Progression for a Social Worker
Information as of 31 January 2017
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Psychologists study the physical, cognitive, emotionaland social aspects of human behaviour.
They diagnose and treat a wide range of emotional, behavioural or cognitive problems.
Psychologist
Information as of 31 January 2017
C O N F I D E N T I A L 29
P s y ch ology is not……Reading minds Volunteering
Manipulating/ Hypnotising people Prescribing medications
Information as of 31 January 2017
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W h at is P s y ch ology th en?
• Scientific study of what makes us human:
Thoughts, beliefs, valuesFeelingsBehavioursMind-body connectionSpiritualitySocial relationships
• Psychology is to:Gather relevant informationUnderstand the client and contextProvide effective interventions
Wide range of issues and populations
Information as of 31 January 2017
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PsychologistWho dothey work with? (Client)
• Psychologists in social service organisations see clients that come from lower-income, multi-stressed families with varying issues like financial difficulties, addictions, disabilities, trauma. These individuals are reluctant to seek help at the more formal mental health institutions but are more likely to see psychologists in a community setting
Where can they potentially work?
• Community Setting – Community Psychology Hub, Family Service Centre (FSC) & other social service organisations
• Medical Setting ( Hospitals) • Government/ Ministries ( e.g. MSF, MOE and
MOH)• Private Practice
Information as of 31 January 2017
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Psychologist
‘A’ Levels
PolytechnicsSP – Diploma in Applied Drama and PsychologyNP – Diploma in Psychology Studies TP – Diploma in Psychology Studies (Full time – 3 Years)
Psychologist: Education Pathway• NUSBachelor of Social Sciences(Honours) - Psychology (Full time – 4 Years)
• NTUBachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology(Full time – 4 Years)
• UniSIMBachelor of Psychology(Full time – 3 Years)
• SMU Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)(Full time – 4 Years)
• SIMGEBachelor of Arts (Psychology)(Full time – 3 Years)Bachelor of Science (Psychology)(Full time – 3 Years)
• NUSMaster of Psychology (Clinical)(Full time – 2 Years)• NIEMaster of Arts (Applied Psychology) – field of Education Psychology / CounsellingPsychology
• JCUMaster of Psychology (Clinical)(Full time – 2 Year)
Overseas qualifications accredited by a recognised accreditation body
‘O’ Levels
SPApplied Drama and PsychologyNPPsychology Studies
Potential work setting• Social
Service• Healthcare• Education
Psychologist
Potential work setting•
••
Information as of 31 January 2017
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS TO BE A REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGISTMinimum Qualifications • Postgraduate Degree in Psychology
Prerequisite for Postgraduate program
• NUS - Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology • NTU - Bachelor of Arts (with honours) in Psychology • UniSIM - Bachelor of Psychology• SMU - Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)• SIMGE - Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) / Bachelor of
Science (Psychology)
Entry Requirement: • ‘A’ Levels• International
Baccalaureate (IB)• Diploma in Psychology
Recognised Qualifications(Local) Refer to professional council for the list of other Degree from an foreign accredited university
• Master of Psychology (Clinical) ProgrammeNational University of Singapore (NUS)
• At least 2 years of working experience
• At least Bachelor degree (2nd upper honours)
• Honours thesis • Require to take up
statistics as a core subject in Masters Programme
• Master of Arts (Applied Psychology) – field of Education Psychology / Counselling Psychology
National Institute of Education (NIE)
• Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)James Cook University (JCU)
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS TO BE A REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGISTProfessional Council Singapore Psychological Society
www.singaporepsychologicalsociety.orgFulfil 1,000 hours of supervised practice on the job and graduate with a Masters degree in Psychology before registering as a Psychologist with Singapore Psychological Society
NCSS Salary Guidelines for Social Service Sector (with effect from April 2016)Psychologist S$3,750 (Postgraduate qualifications)
Information as of 31 January 2017
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Career Progression for Psychologist
Assistant Director/ Director
Psychologist
Specialist Track
Senior Psychologist
Management/ Generalist Track
ManagerManager
Principal Psychologist
*Progression might vary across organisations
Senior Principal Psychologist
Information as of 31 January 2017
Role of a …How to become a …
THERAPIST •• Occupational Therapist (OT)•
Occupational Therapist (OT)Occupational Therapist (OT)• Physiotherapist (PT)•
Physiotherapist (PT)Physiotherapist (PT)• Speech
Physiotherapist (PT)SpeechSpeech-Physiotherapist (PT)Physiotherapist (PT)Physiotherapist (PT)SpeechSpeech-Language Therapist (SLT)
Role of a …How to become a …
THERAPIST • Occupational Therapist (OT)• Physiotherapist (PT)• Speech-Language Therapist (SLT)
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Therapists
Occupational Occupational Therapist
(OT)
Physiotherapist(PT)
SpeechSpeech-Speech-Language SpeechSpeechSpeech Language Language Language Therapist
(SLT)
Where do they work in the social service?
• Early Intervention Centres• Special Education Schools• Rehabilitation and residential programme for
people with disabilities and for elderly
Information as of 31 January 2017
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Occupational Therapists help people to develop, recover or maintain daily living and work skills.
Occupational Therapist
Information as of 31 January 2017
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‘A’ Levels/IB/Full -time
Polytechnic Diploma
SITBachelor of Science
(Honours) in Occupational Therapy
(Full time – 4 Years)
Qualification from overseas
Diploma / Degree recognised by Allied Health Professional
Council
Occupational Therapist : Education Pathway
‘A’ Levels/IB/Occupational
Therapist
‘O’ Levels
Potential work setting• Social Service• Healthcare
Information as of 31 January 2017
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS TO BE AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT)Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy
Recognised Qualifications(Local)
Refer to Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) for list of Recognised Qualifications local and overseas for Occupational Therapy
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy
Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) Joint Degree by Singapore Institute of Technology and Trinity College Dublin
Entry requirement:• ‘A’ level: A good pass in two
of the following H2 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) : A good pass in two of the following: HL Biology, HL Chemistry, HL Physics and HL Mathematics.
• Full-time Polytechnic Diploma
Professional Council Allied Health Council/ Allied Health Profession Actwww.healthprofessionals.gov.sg/content/hprof/ahpc/en.htmlSingapore Association of Occupational Therapists (SAOT)http://saot.org.sg/
NCSS Salary Guidelines for Social Service Sector (with effect from April 2016)OccupationalTherapist
$3,240 (for degree graduate)
Information as of 31 January 2017
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Physiotherapists help people to improve and restore their physical movements after they have been affected or lost due to injuries/ illnesses/ disabilities
Physiotherapists
Information as of 31 January 2017
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‘A’ Levels/IB/Full -time
Polytechnic Diploma
SITHonours Degree in
Bachelor of Science in
Physiotherapy(Full time – 4 Years)
Qualification from overseas
Diploma / Degree recognised by Allied Health Professional
Council
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist : Education Pathway
‘A’ Levels/IB/
O’ LevelsPotential work setting• Social Service• Healthcare
Information as of 31 January 2017
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS TO BE AN PHYSIOTHERAPISTMinimum Qualifications • Honours Degree in Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
Recognised Qualifications(Local)
Refer to Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) for list of Recognised Qualifications for Physiotherapy
• Honours Degree in Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)Joint Degree by Singapore Institute of Technology and Trinity College Dublin
Entry requirement:• ‘A’ level: A good pass in two
of the following H2 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): A good pass in two of the following: HL Biology, HL Chemistry, HL Physics and HL Mathematics.
• Full-time Polytechnic Diploma
Professional Council Allied Health Council/ Allied Health Professions Actwww.healthprofessionals.gov.sg/content/hprof/ahpc/en.html
Singapore Physiotherapy Association www.physiotherapy.org.sg
NCSS Salary Guidelines for Social Service Sector (with effect from April 2016)PHYSIOTHERAPIST $3,240 (for degree graduate)
Information as of 31 January 2017
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Speech-Language Therapy (SLT) is the service provided for individuals with communication and/ or swallowing difficulties.
Speech-Language Therapists
Information as of 31 January 2017
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‘A’ Levels/IB/Full -time
Polytechnic Diploma
Qualification from overseas
Degree in Speech Language Pathology
recognised by Allied Health
Professional CouncilSpeech-
Language Therapist
NUSMasters of Science
(Speech & Language Pathology)
(Full time – 2 Years)
Speech-Language Therapist : Education Pathway
Basic Degree
‘O’ Levels
A’ Levels/IB/ Potential work setting• Social Service• Healthcare
Information as of 31 January 2017
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS TO BE AN SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPIST
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor in Speech Language Pathology
(Degree from an accredited foreign university)
Entry requirement:• ‘A’ level: A good pass in two of the following
H2 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): A good pass in two of the following: HL Biology, HL Chemistry, HL Physics and HL Mathematics.
• Full-time Polytechnic Diploma
Recognised Qualifications(Local) Refer to Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) for list of Recognised Qualifications for Speech-Language therapist
• Master of Science (Speech & Language Pathology) 2 years (Full-Time)
National University of Singapore(NUS)
Entry Requirement:• a good Bachelors degree (average grade B or
equivalent) from a recognised university• Pass a placement test (interview and/or
written test) set by the core programme staff;• Preference will be given to candidates with an
honours degree, appropriate work experience and a relevant background in Anatomy, Linguistics, Physiology or Psychology.
Professional Council Allied Health Council / Allied Health Professions Actwww.healthprofessionals.gov.sgSpeech And Language Therapy Singapore (SALTS) www.shas.org.sg
NCSS Salary Guidelines for Social Service Sector (with effect from April 2016)Speech-LanguageTherapist
$3,240 (for degree graduate)
Information as of 31 January 2017
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Career Progression for a Therapist
Therapists
Specialist Track
Principal Therapist
Management/ Generalist Track
ManagerManager
*Progression might vary across organisation
•Occupational Therapist (OT)•Physiotherapist (PT)•Speech-Language Therapist (SLT)
Information as of 31 January 2017
Role of an/a …How to become an/a …
•EIPIC Teacher•SPED Teacher
Role of Role of an/a an/a …an/a an/a an/a How to become How to become How to become How to become an/a an/a …
•an/a an/a an/a
•EIPIC Teacher••SPED Teacher
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Early Intervention Teacher and Special Needs Teacher
Early Intervention Teacher (EIPIC)
0 to 6 years old
EIPIC Centres
Special Education Teacher (SPED)
7 to 18 years old
Special Education Schools
Teach children with disabilities such as autism, dyslexia, physical, sensory, intellectual and multiple disabilities
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E I P I C Centres in Singap oreEIPIC Programme in SingaporeEIPIC Programme in Singapore
Source: The Sunday Times, 29 May 2016
20 EIPIC Centres run by 10 social service organisations
1. Autism Association (Singapore) (AAS) 2. Autism Resource Centre (Singapore)(ARC)3. AWWA Ltd4. Canossian School 5. Celebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS)6. Fei Yue Community Services (FYCS)7. Metta Welfare Association8. Rainbow Centre 9. SPD10. Thye Hua Kwan (THK) Moral Charities
Early Intervention Programme for Infants & Children (EIPIC)• A programme that provides therapy and
educational support services• For infants and young children (0-6 years)
with special needs• Equips children with necessary skills and
helps develop
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What is Early Intervention?
Is a system of coordinated services that promotes the child’s growth and development and supports families during the critical early
years of the child’s life.
Involves an integrated service designed to meet special needs of a child
with disability.
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Importance and Roles of Early InterventionEnhance children in their developmental milestones and potential.
Reduce the effects of the disability and prevent the development of secondary disabilities or other problems.
Provide family support and training to maximise their child’s potential and support in their journey of having child with special needs.
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Autism Resource CentreCertificate in Autism
&Higher Certificate in Autism
EIPIC Teacher : Education Pathway
Higher Certificate in Autism
EIPIC Teacher (Trained)Early Interventionist
NPAdvanced Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs) (Part time 2 Years)
*20 years or older
‘O’ Levels*
‘A’ Levels*
Unrelated Polytechnic
Diploma
Assistant EIPIC Teacher
untrained i lo a
NP & TPDiploma in Early
Childhood
EIPIC Teacher
untrained de ree
Related Degree in Early Intervention / Special Education
Degree in a related field (Psychology, Social Work, Human Services) from a recognised Tertiary Institution
Unrelated Degree
Teacher Aide/ Assistant EIPIC
Teacher
EIPIC Teacher untrained
NPrid in cour e
in Earl hildhood
Education
With module exemptions to
Advanced Diploma in
Early Childhood
Intervention (Special Needs)
NPrid in cour e in Earl
hildhood Education
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS TO BE AN EIPIC TEACHER
Minimum Qualifications
To start off as untrained Teacher (20 years old or older)• 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English and Maths or• ‘A’ Level or • Local Polytechnic Diploma Graduate with a min of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including
English and MathsEIPIC Teacher - Schools will send untrained teachers to the following course to qualify as trained teacher. Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs)
Recognised Qualifications(Local)
• Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs) – 2 Years (Part-time)
Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
• Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents
• with a minimum of one year relevant working experience in teaching with children with special needs within 0-6 years old.
NCSS Salary Guidelines for Social Service Sector (with effect from April 2016)EIPIC Teacher $1,970 (for ‘A’ Level untrained teacher),
$2,270 (for ‘A’ Level trained teacher and untrained Diploma graduate), $2,500 (Untrained Diploma graduate from related course),$2,600 (trained Diploma graduate),$2,880 (untrained Degree graduate),$3,450 (trained Degree graduate)
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Career Progression for an EIPIC Teacher
Assistant Manager
Manager
Assistant Director/ Director
EIPIC Teacher (Trained)
Specialist Track
Senior Teacher
Management/ Generalist Track
Assistant ManagerHead Teacher
*Progression might vary across organisation
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Special Education (SPED) Schools20 SPED Schools run by
13 social service organisations
Funded by Ministry of Education (MOE) and National Council of Social Service (NCSS)
SPED Teachers are direct-hires of social service organisations
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20 SPED schools run by 13 social service organisationsSpecial Education (SPED) Schools
AUTISMPathlight School
Eden SchoolSt Andrew’s Autism School
MILD INTELLECTUAL DISABILITYGrace Orchard School Chaoyang SchoolDelta Senior SchoolKatong SchoolTanglin SchoolMetta School
SENSORY IMPAIRMENTCanossian School
Singapore School for the Deaf Lighthouse School
AUTISM/ MULTIPLE DISABILITYAWWA School
Rainbow Centre Margaret Drive SchoolRainbow Centre Yishun Park School
MUTIPLE DISABILITYCerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore School
MODERATE to SEVERE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITYFernvale Gardens SchoolTowner Gardens School Lee Kong Chian Gardens SchoolWoodlands Gardens School
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Special Education (SPED) SchoolsOffer customised educational programmes aimed at developing the potential of students and helping them to be independent, self-supporting and contributing members of society.
Individualised Educational Plans (IEPs) are drawn up for all students.
Besides receiving classroom instructions conducted by their teachers, students also receive support from paramedical professionals such as psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and social workers.
The mission of SPED schools is to provide the best possible education and training to students with special needs so as to enable them to function optimally and integrate well into society.
Source: MOE websitehttps://www.moe.gov.sg/education/special-education
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SPED Teacher
Meet MOE’s registration criteria SPED teachers are direct-hires of social service organisations.
All social service organisations have their own HR practices
Candidates will have to register their interest to be employed as a SPED teacher directly
with the schools
SPED Teacher
Role of a SPED teacher
Teaching and LearningCollaboration with
other allied professional staff
Home-School Collaboration
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS TO BE SPED TeacherRecognised Qualifications(Local)
*NIE conducts the basic teacher training for SPED Teachers. MOE is guided by NIE as far as recognition of foreign degrees is concerned
• Diploma in Special Education (DISE)
National Institute of Education(NIE)
Registration Criteria • Singapore Citizens or Permanent
Residents • 5 ‘O’ Level Passes including English and
Math and• 2 ‘A’ /H2 Level passes & 2 ‘AO’ /H1 Level
passes (including General Paper or Knowledge Inquiry) or
• A good overall InternationalBaccalaureate (IB), Diploma score or
• Recognised Local Polytechnic Diploma
NCSS Salary Guidelines for Social Service Sector (with effect from April 2016)SPED Teacher $1,970 - $2,890 (untrained teacher)
$2,270 - $3,450 (Trained Teacher with DISE)
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Career Progression for a SPED Teacher
Head of Programme
Senior Teacher
Subject Head
Principal
SPED Teacher (Trained)*
Vice Principal
*Progression might vary across organisations
*To be a trained SPED teacher, all registered untrained SPED teachers will have to undergo and complete the Diploma in Special Education (DISE) .
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•Scholarship & Awards•Internship•Scholarship & Awards•Internship
••Scholarship & Awards•
Scholarship & AwardsScholarship & Awards•Internship•Scholarship & Awards•Internship
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Supported Field of Study ( Local or Overseas)
Social Work Speech-Language TherapyOccupational Therapy Psychology (post graduate
studies)Physiotherapy* Full time undergraduate and post-graduate programme only.
For more information, please visit: www.ssi.sg/scholarshipEmail to Scholarship Secretariat:[email protected]
F ull & M id- T erm Sch olars h ip
Eligibility Criteria
Singapore Citizen or Permanent ResidentPossess excellent ‘A’ level and/ or Diploma resultsDemonstrate leadership qualities, community involvement and a strong interest in charting a career in the social service sector
For undergraduate & Post graduate studies: • MAR• SEPT
Application
Social Service Scholarship
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Social Service Scholarship Local (Full Time) Overseas (Full Time)
Tuition Fees (100%) ✓ ✓Other Compulsory Fees ✓ ✓Pre-studies Allowance(once-off)
✓ ✓
Monthly Maintenance Allowances
✓ ✓
Hostel Allowances ✓ N.A (part of monthlymaintenance)
Overseas Exchange Programme ✓ ✓
Airfare N.A ✓(1 x Return economy
airfare)
www.ssi.sg/scholarshipScholarship Secretariat
Email: [email protected]
Social Service Scholarship
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Diploma: JULUndergraduate/ Post-graduate:
APR/OCT
What’s in it for you?Monthly Allowance of S$800 - S$1000Yearly Book Allowance of S$250 (for Diploma programmes only)
Yearly Incentive of up to S$2,500 for GPA ≥ 87.5%Total Award Value up to S$59,850*Career opportunities upon graduation
* Full-time Diploma, undergraduate and post-graduate programme only
For more information, please visit: www.ssi.sg/socialserviceawardEmail to Scholarship Secretariat:[email protected]
Eligibility CriteriaSingapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
Offered to passionate social service students, who are committed to serve the community
Currently not serving any bond or under any other sponsorship
Social Service Award
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Ms Revathi D/O ThangavelSocial Worker, REACH Community Services SocietySUNRAY (2014)Social Service Scholarship Recipient 2008
Conducts individual, family and group counselling sessions with at-risk youths. She is in charge of volunteers’ development, to train and equip them with soft skills. Thereafter, she briefs and deploys the volunteers to the various programmes.
Ms Zakiyah Bte IbrahimSocial Worker, AMKFCS Community ServicesSocial Service Scholarship Recipient 2009
Works with youths, their families, schoolcounsellors, police, doctors, employers etc. Shegoes to schools and conducts group workprogrammes. She gives talks to parents andstudents as well.
Social Service Scholar
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Gain knowledge and skills, And apply them for a good cause
6-12 weeks of work-and-learn at a social service organisations
Valuable experiences for future career
Discover more about Social service in Singapore
Apply through www.ssi.sg/internshipEmail: [email protected]
Looking for students who are • Singapore Citizens or Permanent
residents• Polytechnic or University
students• Fresh University graduates on a
gap year• Students who have completed
their ‘A’ Levels or Diploma.
Valuable experiences for future Discover more about
SOCIAL SERVICE INTERN
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Growth & Development in Social Service
Growth & Development iGrowth & Development Growth & Development iin Social Service
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NEW ENTRANTS EMERGINGEMERGINGPROFESSIONAL
GROWINGGROWINGPROFESSIONAL
ACCOMPLISHEDACCOMPLISHEDPROFESSIONAL
PERS
ONA
L GRO
WTH
& D
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OPM
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TALENT DEVELOPMENT TALENT DEVELOPMENT TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
Leadership Development Programme (LDP) Professional Development Management Programme (PDMP) Sabbatical Leave Scheme (SLS)
CONTINUING EDUCATION AT SSI LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
• Field attachment(s)• Dialogues with Social Service
Leaders• Different job postings
Prime Minister SS Award
Social Service Scholarship
Social Service Scholarship (Post-Graduate studies)
CONTINUING EDUCATION AT SSI CONTINUING EDUCATION AT SSI CONTINUING EDUCATION AT SSI CONTINUING EDUCATION AT SSI
Growth & Development
Social Service Scholarship Social Service Scholarship
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Salary Guidelines
Website: www.ssi.sg/salaryguidelinesEmail: [email protected]
Information as of 31 January 2017
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Vision
Developing future ready leaders to support the sector’s ability to meet social needs growing in scale, scope
and complexity
Contact us/ Send your CV: [email protected] out more: https://www.ssi.sg/Sun-Ray
Sun Ray Scheme
Sun Ray scheme is…• Important part of a critical change journey for the sector• Administered by NCSS to grow a pool of future leaders for social service organisations• Structured and provides career, training and remuneration pathways• Open to fresh graduates, mid-careerists and returnees with strong leadership qualities
and desire to contribute in social service sector• Open to social service professionals and corporate specialists
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• Porous • Multiple pipelines and points of entry, porosity
between professional and organisational leadership tracks
• Open to fresh graduates, mid-careerists and returnees
Who can join?
• Fair and Transparent Selection• Individuals have to meet a set of stringent criteria
based on leadership competencies• Go through interview with a leadership selection
panel
What is the selection process?
• Merit based Retention• Individuals must deliver high quality work and have
leadership potential.
What is the expectation?
A central scheme to groom a pool of 200 – 300 Social Service Leaders
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Exposure through varied job postings that range from 2 to 5 years to gain breadth of exposure and depth of knowledge
Lead or participate in sector projects to gain exposure across different sub-sectors or strategic setting
Holistic Learning and Development programmes such as mentoring, coaching and leadership programmes
Dual career tracks to support different career aspirations in Professional track and Organisational track
Structured career management by Talent Managers
Key Features of the scheme
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Mr Khairul HilmiProgramme ExecutiveAWWA Family Service Centre Ms Janice Chng
Senior Occupational TherapistSPD Therapy Hub
Ms Peng Hai YingExecutive DirectorSUN-DAC
Some of our Sun Rayz
Find out more from: http://www.ssi.sg/Sun-Ray/Success-StoriesInformation as of 31 January 2017
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www.socialservicejobs.org.sg
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www.ssi.sg
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Acknowledgement
National Council of Social Service (NCSS) wishes to thank the following agencies, partners and fellows for their kind participation in the development of this Guide Book:
Ministry of Social and Family (MSF)Sector Planning & Development DivisionDisability DivisionSocial Development & Support Office of the Director of Social WelfareOffice of Chief Psychologist
Daniel Hue, Halimah Chew, Agrima Mahajan,Deborah Lim, Ng Weixin, Nur Ezrina Elias,Pooja Bhandari, Grace Vaz and Vivienne Ng
Ministry of Education (MOE)Special Education, Education Services Division
Teo Siew Khim, Janice Nah, Phyllis Chua and Christine P Tambyah
Social Service Fellows June Tham, Christina Van Huizhen, Porsche Poh, Grace Sim and Peng Hai Ying
Social Service Professionals Peter Tan (Community Psychology Hub)Vasu Govindasamy (THK Elderly, Therapy & Disability (Non-Residential) Division)Dawn Wee (SPD), Ngooi Bixia (NUH) and Vivian Lim (TOUCH)
NCSS Colleagues Human Capital Development GroupService Planning and Development Group
Information as of 31 January 2017
Acknowledgement
National Council of Social Service (NCSS) wishes to thank the following agencies, partners and fellows for their kind participation in the development of this Guide Book:
Ministry of Social and Family (MSF)Sector Planning & Development DivisionDisability DivisionSocial Development & Support Office of the Director of Social WelfareOffice of Chief Psychologist
Daniel Hue, Halimah Chew, Agrima Mahajan,Deborah Lim, Ng Weixin, Nur Ezrina Elias,Pooja Bhandari, Grace Vaz and Vivienne Ng
Ministry of Education (MOE)Special Education, Education Services Division
Teo Siew Khim, Janice Nah, Phyllis Chua and Christine P Tambyah
Social Service Fellows June Tham, Christina Van Huizhen, Porsche Poh, Grace Sim and Peng Hai Ying
In Sector Professionals Peter Tan (Community Psychology Hub)Vasu Govindasamy (THK Elderly, Therapy & Disability (Non-Residential) Division)Dawn Wee (SPD), Ngooi Bixia (NUH) and Vivian Lim (TOUCH)
NCSS Colleagues Human Capital Development GroupService Planning and Development Group
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