2 Outreach Worker jobs in Saudi Arabia
Social Worker
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Social Worker -(230002I)
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Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Address social concerns of patients.
- Perform psychosocial assessments and counseling therapy for patients and their families.
- Provide follow-up services to appropriate patients and families.
- Participate in preparing treatment plans, especially for patients with psychosocial issues requiring resources such as family support, transportation, and financial assistance.
- Assist in preparing discharge plans to help patients return to their home environment with optimal functioning.
- Respond to referrals for inpatients, outpatients (RDU, special needs, kidney transplant patients), and ER, as per policy.
- Follow up on patients after initial assessment when indicated.
- Support families coping with loss and grief (Code Mercy and Code Blue).
- Provide support to families of DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) patients.
- Assist patients facing financial needs by creating case studies and referring them to appropriate charity channels.
- Contact patients who refuse admission or continuation of care to ensure stability and understand reasons for DAMA, as per policy.
- Provide special care for patients with specific needs, such as terminally ill, handicapped, victims of abuse or domestic violence, and those with social problems not psychiatric in origin.
- Coordinate reporting of abuse and domestic violence cases to MOH and HRSD, and report to the Violence and Abuse Protection Committee.
- Participate in multidisciplinary discharge planning teams.
- Coordinate visits of charity institutions to inpatients periodically.
- Issue Priority to Them Cards and parking stickers for special needs patients, as per policy.
- Assist in communication with clergy and interpreters for patients, if needed.
- Coordinate with the accounting department regarding financial coverage and limits.
- Attend relevant committees and meetings as recommended.
- Perform other duties within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.
- Arrange and attend family/physician meetings, including preparation.
- Provide screening and support to patients and families in ICU, CCU, NICU, and PICU.
- Maintain an updated list of interpreters, clergy, and sign language services for patient communication.
- Maintain extensive information on community resources and programs to meet patient needs and share this information with patients and families.
- For kidney transplant social workers: conduct psychosocial evaluations, present data, address problems to the transplant committee, and educate patients on post-transplant expectations regarding medications and insurance.
- Demonstrate compassionate communication skills, ensuring patient-centered care.
Other Job Functions:
- Perform all duties in line with Person-Centered Care values.
- Adhere to all policies, plans, and programs within Fakeeh Care.
- Follow the code of conduct and ethical standards outlined in HCM policies and guidelines.
- Complete mandatory education at least one month prior to expiration.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on quality, safety, accreditation, policy management, and document systems.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Sociology or Psychology.
- Minimum of 2 years full-time experience as a social worker.
- Valid Saudi Council Certification.
Primary Location: SA-07-Tabuk
Organization: Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time Day Job
Job Posting Date: Aug 13, 2023, 3:05:46 PM
#J-18808-LjbffrSocial Worker/Spiritual Advisor
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Via Medica International Healthcare is looking for a Social Worker/Spiritual Advisor to join our team for our upcoming project in KSA .
Qualifications:- BS degree in social work (BSW), psychology or sociology
- Proven work experience as a Social Worker/Spiritual Advisor
- Plan, coordinate, manage and implement support packages to help clients deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies
- Interview service users and assess their current condition, needs, strengths and weaknesses
- Address each case as a unit and set tailored measurable goals
- Monitor and evaluate clients’ progress and modify treatment plans accordingly
- Offer information and counseling on the best course of action during sessions
- Maintain accurate records and report on clients’ status
- Attend case conferences and provide evidence in court
- Act as a key-worker and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams
- Refer clients to community services to help them in recovery
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Other
- Industries: Internet Publishing
This job is currently active and accepting applications.
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