Job Description

About The Role The Cancer Support Worker's core duty is to provide care and support for clients through psycho-social interventions which contribute to the client's overall well-being and improved quality of life. Reports to the Director of the Se About The Role The Cancer Support Worker's core duty is to provide care and support for clients through psycho-social interventions which contribute to the client's overall well-being and improved quality of life. Reports to the Director of the Serenity department. . Identify the client's needs through the biopsychosocial-spiritual assessment . Carry out close monitoring of clients through follow-up contacts and individual sessions . Facilitate family sessions as and when the need arises . Facilitate client's attendance to support groups . Encourage clients to attend enrichment programs and psychoeducation sessions . Recommend clients to receive services and assistance (financial assistance, food rations, transport, mobility equipment, medical consumables and special funds) according to client's needs and eligibility, and or counseling if the need arises . Arrange for clients to receive visitations by Volunteer Care Officer or spiritual support by Asatizah if the need arises . Conduct home visits to assess home conditions and check in on clients who have difficulties to travel . Link clients to relevant resources or services from external agencies for added support . Document interventions and interactions with clients in case files . Facilitate support group sessions . Moderate psychoeducation sessions . Recommend suitable clients to be featured in outreach programs or campaigns . Handle assigned administrative or coordinating duties Candidate Requirements Technical Competencies: Diploma in Social Service or Bachelor's Degree in related fields (Counselling, Psychology, Sociology etc.) Proficient in MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook Good verbal and written communication skills Knowledge and skills in photo and or video editing is a bonus Core Competencies: Interest in working with families impacted by cancer Open to work with clients of various age groups (children, adolescents, adults, older adults) Can work well in a team Preferred achievements / characteristics: Able to coordinate logistical requirements for in-house and external programmes Able to work on weekends as required by supervisor if the need arises (for outings with clients, support group sessions) Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Share this page: Share this page