Counselor

Job Title: Counselor

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Grant - DYFS Safe House

Req #: 0000247244

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.42 - $27.83 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Provides coordinated, comprehensive case plan for all victims of domestic violence.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Social Work or related Field preferred
• Knowledge of the dynamics of Domestic violence
• 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training preferred/ or must be completed within 6 months of hire
• Bilingual English Spanish Preferred
• Ability to work in an emotionally charged environment
• Ability to perform duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift
• FT 37.5 hours

Essential Functions:

• Provide a safe, trauma informed, non-judgmental and empowering environment to all victims of domestic violence
• Conduct an intake assessment within 24 hours of assigned case and implement a case plan based on identified client needs
• 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 or Coordinator

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.