Social Work Associate / Coordinator

Reporting to the Senior Medical Social Worker, the jobholder also holds a dotted line reporting to the Service Head.

Job Summary:

• Supports the Medical Social Workers and Expressive Therapists in delivering comprehensive services to the patients and their families.

Assists with administrative tasks, conduct assessments to facilitate patients interactions and contribute to the development and implementation of the intervention plans.

• Renders psycho-emotional, social & spiritual care and support to Dover Park Hospice clients and in doing so, help enhance their quality of life and thus leading more meaningful lives.

Plays an active role in the planning and execution of the activities of the Hospice that promotes the objectives and the mission of the Hospice.

• Assist clinical team with referrals of patients for both care and financial support to other community agencies (e.g. Home-Based Respite Care, Home Personal Care).

Collaborates with internal and external service providers to ensure that patients receive appropriate and timely support and follow-up services.

• Survey community resources and collate the list of suitable care and financial resources to benefit patients and families.

Support coordination of community resources and services (e.g. HRHS List).

• Maintains accurate and timely case notes and documentations.

Requirements:

• For Social Work Coordinator, candidate should possess a Degree/Diploma in related fields (e.g. Counselling, Psychology, Sociology).

For Social Work Associate, candidate should possess a Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work) or Social Services with a recognised institution.

• Preferably 1 2 years of relevant experience in a healthcare environment and at least 1 year of clinical experience will be preferred.

Competent in MS Office applications especially in MS Excel.

• Mature, dynamic and self-motivated.

Possess good communication and interpersonal skills as well as problem-solving skills.

• Empathic, committed and enjoys working as a team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,

• 00 - $3,200.00 per month
  
  Benefits:
• Dental insurance

Employee assistance programme

• Employee discount

Health insurance
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• 13th month salary

Performance bonus

• Yearly bonus

Education:

• Local Polytechnic Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social work: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 20/08/2024
Expected Start Date: 23/09/2024