Social Work Associate

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1976, Home Nursing Foundation (HNF) is a leading charity that provides home healthcare services in Singapore, regardless of our patients' ability to pay. Dedicated to all-round support for our patients, HNF delivers comprehensive care programmes to look after patients' emotional well-being and healthcare needs. Our HNF Wellness Day Care & Rehabilitation Centres offer an array of social activities, social support and holistic healthcare services to help our elderly stay independent in their own community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct financial assessments and assist clients with applications for financial schemes

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure access to care services & financial schemes such as SMF

• Perform Information & Referral, basic case management and basic counselling support functions

• Conduct home visit independently or joint visit with MSWs or Home Care team where necessary

• Conduct care assessment (e.g. InterRAI) for referrals from community with HNF's presence, as assigned

• Develop care plans and coordinate follow-up actions to address seniors' needs

• Work closely with healthcare or community partners to support smooth care transitions and delivery of community care services

• Support evaluation efforts for programmes and projects to ensure quality and effectiveness

• Undertake outreach and publicity efforts to boost enrolment and relevant programmes

• Support service development, departmental projects, and Centre initiatives as required

• Support the administrative functions of the department

• Attend relevant training, supervision sessions, and casework discussions for continued professional growth

• Perform any other related duties as directed by the reporting officers.

• Diploma in Social Work or equivalent

• Proficiency in English and other languages or dialects to communicate to our clients and beneficiaries

• Experience in means testing and healthcare setting is advantageous but fresh graduate may apply