Social Work Coordinator*

JurongHealth Campus; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Singapore is looking for a Medical Social Worker to support the MSW team in managing patient cases and facilitating discharges. Candidates need a diploma and at least one year of experience in a social service agency. Additional certification in counselling would be an advantage. This role requires the ability to work independently and conduct financial assessments for patients. Opportunities for training are also available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a social service agency.
• Certificate in basic counselling skills or related skills is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Medical Social Workers team in direct patient work.
• Manage routine cases independently assigned by MSWs.
• Conduct field visits and facilitate discharges for patients.

Skills

Counselling skills

Case management

Networking with community services

Education

Diploma in a relevant field

Job description

Job Description

• Responsible for supporting Medical Social Workers (MSW) team in direct patient work, administrative work and general duties
• Manage routine cases assigned by MSWs independently
• Provide training for new social work and administrative assistants
• Conduct financial assessment on eligibility of applicants for the various financial schemes
• Conduct field visits and facilitate discharges by accompanying patients home or to social service organizations
• Able to independently take on inpatient and outpatient casework, doing follow up work for discharged patients and networking with community services to facilitate seamless care

Job Requirements

• Diploma with minimum 1 year of experience in social service agency
• Certificate in basic counselling skills or related skills will be added advantage