Jobs Offer at Nestoil PLC... SOCIAL WORKER NEEDED

Employer: Nestoil PLC

Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER
   
Job ID: OCH/0814/06    
        Closing Date: 2014-08-26

The Job

Description :    

     

► Acts as advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises.

► Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition.

► Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from illnesses.

► Assist clients to access opportunities for social services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.

► Hold individual and group sessions to counsel clients and patients and assist them overcome dependencies, recover from illness and adjust to life.

► Utilize consultation data/information and social work experience to coordinate patient care and rehabilitation.

► Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility.

► Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients/patients.

► Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records.

► Oversee Medicaid and Medicare-related paperwork and record keeping in hospitals.

► Plan and conduct programs to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services.

► Conduct social research to advance knowledge and also update the hospital’s knowledge bank in the social work field.

► Investigate child abuse and neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary.

Requirement :    

      Paper Qualification:

► Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology. Professional Qualification: • Membership of relevant professional body will be an added advantage

     

Experience:

► Minimum of 5 years relevant post qualification work experience in social work or medicare.

      Must Have (apart from the above):

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

► Computer Literacy and knowledge

► Good communication and Interpersonal Skills

► Good Knowledge of the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power point

► Ability to communicate in Ibo language will be an advantage

      Age bracket: N/A

Renumeration:
      Negotiable:Yes

CV UPLOAD HAS BEEN SUSPENDED.

Please send CV with subject tagged "SOCIAL WORKER —OCH/0814/06" to vacancies@nestoilgroup.com