What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Title: Case Worker/Advocate (The Safe House)
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Req#: 0000169045
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Department name: DYFS Safe House
Job Overview:
Provides coordinated, comprehensive case plan for victims of domestic violence for clients in shelter and non-residential clients at the Essex County Family Justice Center
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor s degree in Social Work or related Field preferred
- Knowledge of dynamics of Domestic violence
- 40 Domestic Violence Certificate (must be complete within 6 months of hire)
- Ability to work in an emotionally charged environment
- Ability to perform duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision
Preferred:
Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):
Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):
- 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m
- Days
- Part-Time
Essential Functions:
- Provide a safe, non-judgmental and empowering environment to victims of domestic violence
- Conduct an intake assessment within 24 hours of assigned case and implement a case plan based on identified client needs in shelter
- Assist in assessing needs and develop a plan for non-residential clients at the
- Essex County Family Justice Center referring clients to on-site partners if needed
- Assist clients in achieving goals as developed in the case plan
- Advocate for on clients behalf to other social services agencies
- Responsible for providing direct services to clients
- Provide crisis counseling, information and referral when answering the hotline
- Maintain confidential and adequate clients records
- Documents all hotline calls, incidents and observations
- Attending all meetings and trainings related to job
- Enters daily end of shift log for next staff person
- Provides transportation as needed
- Responsible for other duties assigned by the Program Director
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
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