Medical Social Worker (Community Based)

St Luke's ElderCare Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eldercare organization in Singapore is seeking a passionate Medical Social Worker to support the psychosocial well-being of residents and their caregivers. The role involves conducting in-depth assessments, managing care plans, and facilitating therapeutic programs. Candidates should have a degree in Social Work and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to holistic care in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of direct social work experience.
• Prior work with elders in a community or healthcare setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload requiring social work intervention.
• Conduct BPSS assessments and coordinate care for referred elders.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary professionals.
• Facilitate therapeutic groupwork/programs for elders.
• Ensure proper documentation of case files.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree / Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Medical Social Worker to join our care team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the psychosocial well-being of our residents and their caregivers. You will take ownership of conducting in-depth assessments, coordinating care plans, and providing interventions that promote dignity, comfort, and holistic well-being for our elders.

Responsibilities:

Care Coordination/Management

• Management of caseload requiring social work intervention within stipulated response time in assigned setting.
• Conduct BPSS assessment, case management and coordination of care for referred elders and caregivers.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary professionals to promote well-being of elders and caregivers through multidisciplinary meeting (MDM).
• Develop and coordinate discharge planning process for potential elders in transitioning from SLEC to other services if appropriate.
• Provide community case management services and make appropriate referrals to other agencies when required.
• Participate in case discussions.
• Carry out relevant tasks as assigned by clinical supervisor and/or Head of Department.

Programme

• Support and co-facilitate therapeutic groupwork/programs for elders and caregivers as appropriate to their needs.
• Facilitate ACP conversations when appropriate.

Admin

• Facilitate and prepare reports for financial assistance applications such as Medifund, Subsidy Deviation etc.
• Ensure proper documentation of case files, referrals and other related documents for case management and audit purposes.
• Contribute to half-yearly statistical report for funded program.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives/projects.
• Sourcing community support networks and programmes for the benefits of our elders.

Interpersonal

• Team player with good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Able to work independently.

Requirements:

• Degree / Graduate Diploma in Social Work.
• Minimal 2 years of direct social work experience.
• Prior work with elders in a community or healthcare setting would be advantageous.