Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities – Art Therapist

Company
Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities
staffondemand.sg
Designation
Art Therapist
Date Listed
22 Aug 2024
Job Type
Entry Level / Junior Executive
Full/Perm
Job Period
Flexible Start - Flexible End
Profession
Social Services / Charity
Industry
Social Services
Location Name
606 Choa Chu Kang Street 62, Singapore
Address
606 Choa Chu Kang Street 62, Singapore
Map
Allowance / Remuneration
$3,200 - 3,600 monthly
Company Profile

THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission  To Serve Mankind  to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.

Job Description

Art Therapist (Choa Chu Kang)


The Early Intervention for Children (EIC) Services helps equip children with motor, communication, social, self-help and cognitive skills. THK EIC involves structuring classes around small groups encompassing early childhood special education, social work and therapy support services to stimulate their adaptive functioning and school readiness skills.

Report to

  1. Responsible to: Director of Programme / Divisional Director
  2. Supervised by: Senior Art Therapist / Director of Programme
  3. Interrelationships: Professional colleagues, staff, donors, clients and families

Role

The Art Therapist is to work with children and families of all ages and backgrounds using the visual arts as a medium for healing, awareness and self-development. The aim is to help their clients express intense emotion and explore their thoughts in a non-verbal way, using a wide range of art materials. The intention is not a focus on the artistic skills of the client but their engagement in a creative personal process. They work in either a group or one-to-one setting and provide a safe and secure environment for clients to work through their emotions. Art therapists also work closely with other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Taking referrals, including self-referrals and referrals from other professionals such as teachers, psychologists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists;
  • Making referrals to other professionals;
  • Attending meetings and case conferences to share ideas, expertise and good practice;
  • Assessing the needs of the children and families by listening and providing guidance;
  • Working creatively with various client groups in a therapeutic setting;
  • Working in a group or one-to-one setting, often as part of a multidisciplinary team of professionals;
  • Enabling clients to explore their art work and the process of its production;
  • Assessing and understanding the feelings or temperament of others;
  • Constructively challenging the behaviour and attitude of clients;
  • Keeping up to date with administration: making phone calls; writing reports and case notes; and drafting letters to other professionals;
  • Planning, designing and facilitating a schedule of activities with individuals and groups;
  • Maintaining art therapy space and materials;
  • Receiving support and discussing ideas in individual supervision;
  • Exploring opportunities for work where it may not currently exist;
  • Presenting a case to other professionals on reasons for employing an art therapist;
  • Explaining what art therapy is to colleagues and other practitioners;
  • Keeping up to date with continuing professional development (CPD) by attending seminars, lectures, and workshops;
  • Liaising with team members

Qualifications

  • Master of Arts in Art Therapy from recognised institutions
  • Registration with relevant Professional Body or Art Therapy Association
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