Social Worker (DSC)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Conduct case assessment and formulate individualized care plans for persons with dementia and their carers.
• Provide resources and support to clients through care coordination and service linkages, that includes but not limited to providing information and referrals, liaising with other health and social service professionals.
• Provide interventions such as psychoeducation, supportive counselling, groupwork for persons living with dementia and/or carers.
• Attend and participate in case conferences, care planning and review meetings as required.
• Develop carer peers by providing resources and facilitating peer support networks.
• Plan and conduct dementia screening to promote early identification and facilitate timely support.
• Participate in outreach events to promote dementia awareness, including the delivery of public education talks.
• Keep appropriate written records and produce reports, as required, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; database administration; data entry for statistical compilation and filing.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of client records to funder for data analysis, in accordance to programme requirements.
• Any other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Social Work and registered as an Accredited Social Worker.
• Keenness in doing case management work with persons with dementia and carers.
• Team player and able to work as a group.
• Attention to details and able to deal with sensitive and confidential information.