Social Worker MSW

Job Overview:

The Social Worker (MSW) works with the multidisciplinary HVIP Team to guide HVIP frontline staff in developing a trauma-informed case management and safety plan that will empower the HVIP patient/participant to determine the most effective way to work toward positive change.

Qualifications:

Required:

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
Licensed Social Workers (LSW) eligible for clinical supervision will also be considered.
Preferred:

LCSW license in New Jersey preferred.
1 Year community based or trauma social work experience.
Experience working with marginalized and vulnerable population.
Scheduling Requirements:

Full Time (40 Hours per week)
Day Shift: 9am – 5pm
Essential Functions:

Carries a caseload of three to five (3-5) of the more complex HVIP clients, providing short-term trauma-informed therapy or case management based on client need.
Provides ongoing support to Violence Intervention front line staff to prevent vicarious trauma and to support self-care.
Collaborates with Program Coordinator and Violence Intervention Specialists (VIS) to work with patients/clients.
Provide support and accompaniment for VIS staff when responding to traumatically injured crime victim patients in the Emergency Department or patient rooms.
Accompanying VIS team to client meetings when needed or beneficial,
Assist if clients have crises by providing an assessment, crisis intervention, and safety planning.
Support VIS staff with research options and advocacy for complex care populations.
Assists with formalizing patient goals to monitor progress and benchmarks.
Provide active listening and feedback opportunities in real time for Violence Intervention staff to help them process responses including vicarious trauma associated with frontline work, in a team or individual setting.
Mentors staff in case note process; standardize among Violence Intervention staff.
Ensures proper documentation of patient interactions and resources offered in program software.
Provides psychosocial information, participates in decision making concerning recommendations for the patient and family.
Collaborate and consult with partnering community-based organizations at team meetings on various aspects of the program, including for participants with complex care needs.
Maintains communication with HVIP team regarding ongoing psychosocial aspects of care and discharge plans.
Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide culturally sensitive care appropriate for each HVIP trauma patient,
Assists the Program Coordinator with developing and improving the community referral resource directory, and with documenting services provided to crime victim patients.
Assists with program participant benchmark chart, in collaboration with the Program Coordinator and Violence Intervention Specialists.
Provides in-services for HVIP team members and the Consortium as requested, on case management best practices, trauma informed care and other topics central to HVIP work.
Educate HVIP staff on how best to encourage clients to engage in trauma-informed therapy by highlighting benefits in ways that reduce stigma.
Observes the limits of confidentiality & privacy issues, adhering to best practice standards.
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.