Social Work Coordinator

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A general hospital in Singapore is seeking a candidate to support Medical Social Workers in various patient cases, including managing cases, providing training, and conducting financial assessments. The ideal candidate holds a diploma and has at least 1 year of experience in a social service agency. Additional skills in counselling are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in social service agency.
• Certificate in basic counselling skills or related skills will be added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support Medical Social Workers in direct patient work and administrative duties.
• Manage routine cases independently.
• Provide training for new social work and administrative assistants.
• Conduct financial assessments for applicants.
• Perform field visits and facilitate patient discharges.
• Undertake inpatient and outpatient casework and follow-ups.

Education

Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

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.