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  • Social Worker
  • Case Worker (4+ Years Experience)
  • Inpatient Social Worker
  • Social Worker (Part-Time)
  • Case Worker
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Social Worker Job Description Examples:

Example 1

ROLE Description:

The Senior Social Worker is responsible to ensure smooth transition through the continuum of care to achieve clinical, financial and satisfaction outcomes for case management. Provides resources for all hospital and clinic patients as needed. The primary responsibilities surround psycho social services and discharge planning/transition management functions for assigned patient population.

Competencies/ SKILL SET:

1. Must possess computer knowledge like MS office and internet

2. Good spoken and written English language

3. Preferred specialization in pediatric experience

4. Hospital experience

5. Good problem-solving skills.

Duties AND Responsibilities:

Operational:

1. Responsible for handling all the work related to getting the new child admitted to CanKids. This Includes:

(a) Going to Hospital Unit to assist in running of Chattai clinic or coordinate and implement Cankids support activities as determined for the Center.

(b) Entering details of child patient into database from P.I.S. and M.S.F and complete all related procedures for the same.

(c) Collecting and verifying all the required documents for admitting the new entrant/child.

(d) Regularly consult with the doctor about the child’s treatment and the estimate costs for clarification purposes.

(e) Form a bridge between the doctors and the patient family and make sure the child is given the best care and benefit and spreading the message ‘’you are not Alone ‘’ amongst the families and in the society.

(f) Update the database as when a child is adopted or money is donated for his treatment.

(g) Assist in completing documentation for Grants from Govt. and other agencies.

(h) Assist families on any other support eg. Dharamshala/ lodging, blood etc.

(i) Will provide guidance to families about health and hygiene.

(j) Facilitation of cases for Govt. Assistance.

Data Management and Reports :

2. Maintaining the data of the particular unit assigned.

3. Assist in making monthly/ quarterly report to the donors about the status of the child.

4. Responsible for preparing monthly reports to and in regular contact with Program Officer (Medical and Hospital Programs).

Administrative :

5. Responsible for all tasks given to Parent support group member.

6. Managing visits across multiple hospitals, sites as and when required.

7. Manage imprest for purchase of local medicines, ward requirements related to particular unit.

8. Ensure proper assistance to pediatric Cancer unit.

9. Spreading awareness about childhood cancer through awareness and information program.

10. Responsible for handling the unit as assigned

11. Responsible for maintaining proper coordination with the Medical Officer.

12. Administer JivDaya program and oversee FCRA funds use.

Qualification & Experience:

Candidate must have PG in Sociology/MSW along with minimum 2 to 7 yrs Experience in development sector with an NGO working in healthcare sector.

Job Type: Regular / Permanent

Salary: ₹23,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Internet shift

    • Example 2

    Job opening for Social Worker

    Location:Vile Parle, Mumbai

    Aseema Charitable Trust is a Mumbai based non-governmental organization with a mission to equip children from marginalized communities with high quality, value-based education enabling development of their limitless potential.
    It works in partnership with the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and is currently running three MCGM schools – The Pali Chimbai Municipal School in Bandra (West) The Santacruz Municipal School in Santacruz West and The Kherwadi Municipal School in Bandra (East).

    Responsibilities and Duties
  • Assist the Community Work Centre - Head in implementing various activities of the CWC
  • Act as a link between community and school through regular home visits and identify drop outs
  • Conduct admission process of children and maintain the relevant documents
  • Prepare home visit reports, detailed case studies of children, CWC reports and minutes of the meeting
  • Organize training programmes for parents on topics related to education, health, and vulnerability.
  • Ensure overall attendance of children is increasing in line with the goals set by the organization.
  • Actively participate in Parents meeting and provide feedback on the progress of the child to the parent
  • Ensure Learning Disability (LD) certificates of all children are collected from the hospital
  • Coordinate and network with other civil society groups working in the social sector

    Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications
  • Candidate with Bachelor in Social Worker / Master in Social Worker preferred
  • Good command over the English language
  • Good computer skills and documentation skills
  • Candidates residing in Mumbai only apply.

    Interested candidates who can join immediately, can write to us on hr(attherate)[website] with current and expected salary.

    Job Types: Full-time, Regular / Permanent

    Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Provident Fund
    Schedule:
  • Day shift

    Application Question(s):
  • Please provide your residence location in Mumbai
  • Have you completed BSW / MSW?

    Education:
  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

    Experience:
  • Social work: 2 years (Preferred)

    Language:
  • English (Preferred)

    Speak with the [phone number]

    • Example 3

    Job Title-

    Social Worker / Junior Officer

    Education:

    Candidates having bachelor degree, command on English and proficiency in Computer Skills.

    Age :

    Between 25 and 30 years.

    Qualifications-
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Familiarity with mobile technology
  • Pleasant, friendly disposition
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Implement and monitor programs as directed by management, and see the programs through to completion
  • Generate memos, emails and reports when appropriate
  • Assume responsibility for maintenance of office equipment, including computers, copy machines and fax machines
  • Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Organize office and assist associates in ways that optimize procedures
  • Create and update records ensuring accuracy and validity of information
  • Typing letters, narrative reports and other items in final format
  • Schedule and plan meetings and appointments
  • Carry out clerical duties such as filing, copying and printing
  • Resolve office-related malfunctions and respond to requests or issues
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with established policies

    Responsibility

    Support the management in implementing the policies and tasks those will be ordered from time to time.
    Candidate should maintain discipline and report management for each given task, make survey. Visiting various areas where underpriviledged families dwell and convey communicate the programs for uplifting the women members life and give education to women.

    Language

    Marathi, Hindi, English, Gujarathi,

    Salary

    20-25 thousand per month.

    Our Address Details :

    Gyaan Ruchi,
    C/o Messung Systems Pvt Ltd.
    501-503 Lunkad Sky Vista Vimannagar.
    Pune. Maharashtra.

    Job Types: Contractual / Temporary, Volunteer
    Contract length: 36 months

    Salary: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

    Benefits:
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Commuter assistance
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
    Supplemental Pay:
  • Performance bonus

    COVID-19 considerations:
    As per the government and local authorities, wearing mask is compulsory, sanitization and maintain social distance

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Pune, Maharashtra, Pune - 411014, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

    Education:
  • Bachelor's work: 2 years (Preferred)

    • Social Worker job summary

    A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.

    Example of a Social Worker job summary

    Our compassionate, fast-paced rehabilitation center seeks an experienced Social Worker with a background in clinical psychosocial responsibilities. The ideal candidate should be comfortable helping patients adapt to their limitations and assisting families with important decisions about their loved ones. If you have experience with psychosocial models and if you enjoy working with patients who are living with mental and physical disabilities on a daily basis, we want to meet with you. We’re ideally seeking an applicant with experience in behavioral health and client-facing communications.

    Social Worker responsibilities and duties

    The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.

    • Evaluate existing, new and prospective patients based on their needs, desires and limitations
    • Maintain constant communication with residents while addressing their concerns and goals and helping them keep positive attitudes
    • Coordinate with PT and OT departments to assist in helping residents feel comfortable and confident
    • Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and in-house clinical guidelines
    • Build rapport with residents/patients and their families and relay all concerns to supervisory case manager
    • Develop care plans for residents and provide therapeutic support as needed

    Social Worker qualifications and skills

    Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

    • Master’s Degree in Social Work
    • 5+ years clinical social work experience
    • Valid and current LCSW or LMSW license
    • Ability to make psychosocial assessments and develop and implement viable care plans
    • Excellent listening and communication skills
    • Bilingual preferred
    • Experience with EMRs
    • Apricot software experience highly desired
    • Ability to provide after-hours service as needed
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