Cancer Navigator (Serenity)

Ain Society; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Singapore is seeking a Cancer Navigator to provide comprehensive support for adult cancer patients. In this role, you will offer psycho-social and emotional assistance, coordinate client needs, and facilitate support groups. The ideal candidate has a degree in Counselling or Psychology and experience in case management. Strong empathy and the ability to work with diverse clients are essential for success in this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Counselling or Psychology is essential.
• Experience in case management and supporting individuals affected by illnesses is required.
• Demonstrated warmth and empathy towards clients of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide psycho-social and emotional support to adult cancer patients.
• Assist clients based on their specific needs during cancer treatment and survivorship.
• Document case recordings according to interventions provided.
• Facilitate support group sessions for patients and caregivers.

Skills

Case management

Emotional support

Empathy

Resource linking

Coordination skills

Education

Degree in Counselling or Psychology

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The core duty of the Cancer Navigator is to provide care and support for adult cancer patients through psycho-social and emotional support which contribute to patient’s overall well-being and improved quality of life.

• Provide assistance for clients depending on their needs (newly diagnosed, actively receiving cancer treatment, palliative/end-of-life, survivorship)
• Provide psycho-social and emotional support for clients and their caregivers
• Link clients with relevant and suitable resources and services (such as financial assistance, food rations, transportation, mobility equipment, medical consumables etc.)
• Follow up with community partners to ensure continuity of care after referrals
• Refer client for counselling, and spiritual or mental health support as and when the needs arise
• Provide information or coordinate for clients to receive psychoeducation from medical/healthcare practitioners which could help them have better understanding of the cancer diagnosis, and its treatments and side effects
• Maintain relationship and communicate frequently with clients and caregivers to assess their coping as they navigate their cancer journey
• Advocate for the needs of cancer patients and create awareness on cancer through community programs and publicity campaigns
• Document case recordings according to interventions provided for the client
• Carry out assigned administrative and coordinating duties required to run programsand support group
• Contribute to planning and running of programs and support groups, depending on the needs of cancer patients in the centre
• Faciliate support group session and programs for cancer patients and their caregivers in the centre

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Degree in Counselling, Psychology
• Demonstrated experience in case management and supporting people impacted by illnesses/multiple adversities
• Skills in demonstrating warmth and empathy to individuals impacted by illnesses/multiple adversities
• Interest in providing support for individuals/families from the lower socio-economic status
• Open to work with clients of various age groups (children, adolescents, young adults, middle adults, older adults)

Other Requirements

• Able to coordinate logistical requirements for in-house and external programmes
• Able to work on weekends as required by supervisor if the need arises (for outings with clients, support group sessions, outreach programmes)
• Ability to travel for home-visits