Counselor

Job Title: Councelor (The Safe House)

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Req#: 0000141822

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Department name: DYFS Safe House

Job Overview:

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

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor s 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
• Ability to work in an emotionally charged environment
• Ability to perform duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision
• Provide a safe, trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and empowering environment to all victims of domestic violence

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• 37 hours weekly 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m
• Days
• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Conduct an intake assessment within 24 hours of the 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 clients' behalf to other social services agencies
• Responsible for providing direct services to clients
• Provide crisis counseling, information, and referrals when answering the hotline
• Maintain confidential and adequate client records
• Documents all hotline calls, incidents, and observations
• Attending all meetings and trainings related to the 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer