Social Worker 1

Geriatric experience preferred !

Under direction of a supervisory official in a state department, hospital, training school, research unit, or agency, is responsible for the more difficult and complex field and office work involved in conducting varied types of social investigations involving the collection, analysis, and recording of significant social facts, drawing sound conclusions therefrom, and basing appropriate action thereon; does other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in social work.

EXPERIENCE: Geriatric experience preferred. One (1) year of experience in social case work, which shall have involved the responsibility for gathering and analyzing social information from clients, the determination of their needs, and the planning and administration of treatment plans geared toward the needs of individual clients.

NOTE: A Master's degree in Social Work including or supplemented by a supervised field placement accredited by the Council on Social Work Education may be substituted for the above stated experience requirements.

LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

NJ State Law (N.J.S.A. 26:2h-18.79) requires all health care facility employees to have the influenza vaccination annually.

RESIDENCY LAW: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, the "New Jersey First Act", all employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one (1) year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.

NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,345.80 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

License/Certification:

• LSW (Required)

Work Location: In person