Oncology Social Worker - Bilingual Spanish

CANCER CARE GROUP•Paramus, NJ

1d•$80,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CancerCare seeks a full-time Oncology Social Worker for its New Jersey office in Paramus. This hybrid position requires three days in the office and two days working remotely. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with two days from 11 AM to 7 PM and three days from 9 AM to 5 PM. The salary is $80,000. The Oncology Social Worker provides professional support to people affected by cancer, including patients, caregivers, and bereaved individuals. Services include immediate assistance through CancerCare’s national toll-free Hopeline, counseling, support groups, resource navigation, psychosocial assessments, and referrals. The role also supports client enrollment in the Magnolia Meals at Home program, documents social work activities, and participates in community and organizational events. CancerCare provides free support services to anyone affected by cancer, including resource navigation, individual counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications, and financial assistance. Applicants must submit a cover letter with their resume.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work.
New Jersey Licensed Master of Social Work (LSW) credential.
At least two years of post-master’s social work experience.
Bilingual Spanish proficiency, oral and written.
Background in health, hospice, or mental health settings providing interventions to clients coping with chronic and acute life-threatening illness and to bereaved individuals.
Willingness to work with clients experiencing stress and trauma as a result of chronic and life-threatening illnesses.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organization, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write quickly, clearly, and compellingly.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), Zoom, and the ability to use multiple programs simultaneously.
Submit a cover letter with the resume.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical social work experience is strongly preferred.
New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential is preferred.
Knowledge of the medical and psychosocial aspects of cancer is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide immediate assistance and support to cancer patients, caregivers, and bereaved individuals contacting CancerCare through its national toll-free Hopeline.
Provide individual counseling in person, via Zoom, and/or by telephone.
Facilitate support groups in person, via Zoom, by telephone, and/or through a message board.
Provide telephone resource navigation to people with cancer.
Conduct timely and effective psychosocial assessments and evaluations as needed to address client needs.
Assist with client assessment and enrollment for the Magnolia Meals at Home program.
Use knowledge of community resources to refer clients to appropriate services and support continuity and quality of care.
Document social work activities promptly in accordance with departmental protocols.
Participate in local presentations, workshops, health fairs, fundraising activities, walks, and community events, in person and via Zoom.
Uphold the CancerCare brand and philosophy.