Description
Social Worker 1 Bi-Lingual
$59,430.08 - $84,038.60
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.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills.
SPECIAL SKILL: Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work.
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in social case work, involving 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 the individual clients.
LICENSE:
Registration as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of New Jersey. Applicants may be in the process as long as there is evidence of a passing score on licensure exam and that the application has been submitted.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities (SAME) SAME APPLICANTS: The SAME program applies to unclassified and noncompetitive titles only. If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at609) 292-4144, option 3.
PHEL Candidates:
If you are a candidate for a position in our Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, you may be subject to pre- and /or post-employment alcohol and drug testing.
Direct Client Care:
If you are a candidate for a position that involves direct client care in one of the State facilities/programs, you may be subject to pre-and/or post- employment drug testing/screening. The cost of any pre-employment testing will be at the candidate's expense. Candidates with a positive drug test result, or those who refuse to be tested and/or cooperate with the testing requirement, will not be hired.
New Jersey First Act:
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 year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.
Resume Note:
Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.
Authorization to Work:
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.
Note:
Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include finger printing.
Application:
Please apply online at https://njservices.service-now.com/ats_applicant?id=job_desc&job_id=42ad4f4d1b387e50df4464e2604bcbc1
The New Jersey Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
