Social Worker I (Lead Liver Coach), (TEMPORARY Full-Time), Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic M[...]

Social Worker I (Lead Liver Coach) (Temporary Full-Time) - Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Stratford / Cumberland County, NJ) Job no: 501732 Work type: Temporary Full-Time Location: Stratford, New Jersey Categories: Clinical SUMMARY: Rowan-Virtua SOM is hiring 2 Certified Peer Recovery Specialists to serve as Liver Coaches on our Mobile Liver Health Unit. These Coaches will serve as a bridge between rural residents of Cumberland County and clinical health care service providers for hepatitis C (HCV) screening, treatment, and educational support. This is a temporary full time, 3-4-month position with renewal possible. Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Work with the Project Director to implement the proposed activities, including, but not limited to, developing goals and operational systems for the Liver Health Mobile Unit. Will oversee the day-to-day operations of the project, provide clinical supervision to the liver health coaches, and serve as the evaluator for the project. Educate patients who test positive for Hepatitis C about the treatment stages, removal of barriers to care, and other support leading to a HCV cure using direct-acting antivirals. Develop training materials and responsibilities for the Hepatitis C Elimination Service Corps. Train liver health coaches and Hepatitis C Elimination Service Corps. Provide supervision to liver health coaches (CPRS) to screen Cumberland County residents for HCV and HIV and ensure they are linked to care. Coordinate a Hepatitis C Elimination Service Corps of medical students who will assist in screening residents for HCV. Coordinate the implementation of the Hepatitis C Self-Management Program curriculum with liver health coaches. Ensure data collection is implemented in accordance with grant reporting requirements. Prepare and submit program reports under the supervision of the Project Director. Coordinate with project partners to ensure grant activities and timelines are being met and serve as a liaison between all entities. Assist in creating project schedules that reflect project team involvement and determine the best course of action to ensure project goals are met. Work with the Project Director to develop a calendar of outreach events and coordinate access to ample supplies and staffing for events. Work with the Project Director and partners to coordinate community engagement and outreach. Coordinate Mobile Staff operations. Attend meetings as required. Participate in all training required for the grant. Assist in the preparation of reports and spreadsheets containing findings, analyses, conclusions, and recommendations as requested. Assist in the preparation of reports required by the sponsor. Understand and adhere to Rowan-Virtua SOM compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy Keep abreast of all federal, state, and Rowan University regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Requirements: This successful candidate will work on a mobile health unit in Cumberland County, New Jersey. The position is full-time. This role is a 3-4 month position with renewal possible, contingent upon grant funding. Qualifications: Must have a bachelor's degree in social work with experience in HIV/HCV testing, care coordination, and wraparound services, preferably on a mobile unit or within an infectious disease clinic. Effective oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment, are essential. Veterans are encouraged to apply. SALARY INFORMATION In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $70,000-$79,000, with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors. BENEFIT INFORMATION For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents). Some benefits do not apply to temporary employees. For more detailed information, please visit: NOTES: Only completed, online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.