Social work Jobs in Newark, NJ

Shift Schedule :   Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM

Hours Per Week : 35

Will be working out of 2 sites in Brooklyn and Manhattan

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

In accordance with the standards of the social work profession and requirements of the funding source, responsible for :

Provide supervisory oversight of the case management and on-site programming services rendered by Residential Services programs ESSHI and SARA.

Supervision of Resident Service Coordinators and the direct service to clients related to the development and implementation of a written case plan for the provision of the full range of social services as per JASA’s HRA Contract for SARA and JASA’s NYS DOH Contract for ESSHI.

Maintain oversight and monitor the status of all cases identified as elevated risk.

Monitoring of staff and case review with regard to ongoing reassessment of client need, monitoring of service efficacy, and appropriate revision of the case plan.

Informing Associate Director of emerging issues and / or crisis situations with clients; work with Residential Services staff to develop a plan to resolve the risk.

Assist with home visits as identified.

Supervise MSW interns if applicable.

Represent the agency at community conferences and meetings.

Develop and facilitate staff training sessions.

Participate in training and unit meetings.

Complete required case records, reports and statistics, utilizing computers, if so required.

Perform such other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Graduate of an Accredited College or University with a Master of Social Work or equivalent Master's level degree in counseling, gerontology, psychology or related field.

Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to provide professional supervision and leadership to social work staff.

Three years' post-master's level experience in social work, preferred

Ability to read, write, speak, understand English. Good writing / record keeping skills.

Computer literate, with knowledge of current Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications, plus significant experience performing Internet-based research

Ability to travel to clients' homes using mass transit and to negotiate any steps and barriers in clients' residences.

Understanding and appreciation of the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and individual values as they relate to serving clients and families

JASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.

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