Social Worker I

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Social Worker I Job Category Staff & Executive

• Social Work Department NJMS-Pediatrics-Child Development Overview

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Social Worker I for NJMS- Developmental Pediatrics. The role of the Social Worker I is to conduct intake assessments for the Division of Developmental Pediatrics, support patient and families throughout the evaluation and treatment process, and provide liaison and advocacy support in helping families deal with the team of specialist involved in the child's care including Early Intervention providers, school systems, therapists, community resources, governmental agencies and other medical specialists

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Acts as family support and liaison to physicians, school child study teams, early interventions programs, therapist, government agencies, and community resource programs with thorough working knowledge of these resources.

• Responsible for counseling of children and their families in the area of behavioral modification strategies.

• Documents pertinent patient healthcare data and maintain confidential patient files.

• Participates in case management process, working within a team approach.

• Provides grant- specific data collection and analysis including completion of quarterly reports for program, including patient demographic statistics, diagnostic categories, team activities and outcomes.

Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 22S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 59590.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 71303.000 Annual Maximum Salary 84513.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE, Local 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master Degree in Social Work (MSW).

• Active State of New Jersey Licensed Social Work certification.

• Minimum of two (2) years of post Master's clinical experience with children, adolescent and/or young adult population with developmental disabilities in a clinical and/or academic medical center.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Case management experience with children with developmental issues in clinical and/or academic medical center. .

• Demonstrated competency in working with children and families to provide counseling, liaison support and advocacy.

• Bilingual English/Spanish required

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1072 Posting Open Date 05/02/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)?

• Yes

• No

• Not yet: Degree in Progress

• Do you have an Active State of New Jersey Licensed Social Work certification?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application