Social Worker I, Part Time

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Social Worker I, Part Time

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Social Work

Department
RWJ - Pediatrics Infectious Di

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 part time Social Worker I for the department of Pediatrics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Functions with considerable autonomy in providing professional social work treatment and case management services to Pediatric patients and their families related to their health care and general well-being. Provides supportive counseling and/or crisis intervention to Pediatric patients and families. Minimum of five years of previous experience working in Pediatric specialty areas including Pediatric Endocrinology and Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides social work services to Pediatric patients and their families/significant others, assisting them in resolving social, emotional and environmental problems that interfere with psychosocial functioning and a positive response to medical treatment and health care.
• Assesses the needs of patients referred and provide counseling internally or referrals to outside resources as needed.
• Formulates treatment goal(s) and plan (s) for each assigned patient.
• Documents social work activity in patient's chart in accordance with Hospital, PRO, DOH and JCAHO standards.
• Prepares monthly statistical and other assigned reports.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
22S

Salary Details
Salaries listed reflect a full time salary

Minimum Salary
61512.000

Mid Range Salary
73603.000

Maximum Salary
87239.000

Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Part Time

Working Hours
3 days per week, 22.5 hours

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the View email address on click.appcast.io Application System.

Union Description
HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
• Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey license, LSW (Licensed Social Worker) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker).

Certifications/Licenses

• Licensure to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline. Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of prior work experience in Pediatric specialty services including Pediatric Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Medicine, preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Ability to lift or exert force up to 25 lbs.
• Work Environment: Office environment. Moderate Noise.

Special Conditions

• May be required to follow a varied schedule which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• May be required to possess a valid driver's license.

Posting Details
Posting Number
26ST1352

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick

City
New Brunswick

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

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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