Social Worker I (Lead Liver Coach), (TEMPORARY Full-Time), Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Stratford /Cumberland County, NJ)

Rowan University • Stratford, NJ

4d • $70,000 - $79,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Rowan-Virtua SOM is hiring 2 Certified Peer Recovery Specialists to serve as Liver Coaches on our Mobile Liver Health Unit. These Coaches will serve as a bridge between rural residents of Cumberland County and clinical health care service providers for hepatitis C (HCV) screening, treatment, and educational support. This is a temporary full time, 3-4-month position with renewal possible.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in social work with experience in HIV/HCV testing, care coordination, and wraparound services, preferably on a mobile unit or within an infectious disease clinic.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment, are essential.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Experience preferably on a mobile unit or within an infectious disease clinic.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Director to implement the proposed activities, including, but not limited to, developing goals and operational systems for the Liver Health Mobile Unit.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the project, provide clinical supervision to the liver health coaches, and serve as the evaluator for the project.
• Educate patients who test positive for Hepatitis C about the treatment stages, removal of barriers to care, and other support leading to a HCV cure using direct-acting antivirals.
• Develop training materials and responsibilities for the Hepatitis C Elimination Service Corps.
• Train liver health coaches and Hepatitis C Elimination Service Corps.
• Provide supervision to liver health coaches (CPRS) to screen Cumberland County residents for HCV and HIV and ensure they are linked to care.
• Coordinate a Hepatitis C Elimination Service Corps of medical students who will assist in screening residents for HCV.
• Coordinate the implementation of the Hepatitis C Self-Management Program curriculum with liver health coaches.
• Ensure data collection is implemented in accordance with grant reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit program reports under the supervision of the Project Director.
• Coordinate with project partners to ensure grant activities and timelines are being met and serve as a liaison between all entities.
• Assist in creating project schedules that reflect project team involvement and determine the best course of action to ensure project goals are met.
• Work with the Project Director to develop a calendar of outreach events and coordinate access to ample supplies and staffing for events.
• Work with the Project Director and partners to coordinate community engagement and outreach.
• Coordinate Mobile Staff operations.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Participate in all training required for the grant.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and spreadsheets containing findings, analyses, conclusions, and recommendations as requested.
• Assist in the preparation of reports required by the sponsor.
• Understand and adhere to Rowan-Virtua SOM compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keep abreast of all federal, state, and Rowan University regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

Benefits

• comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits
• extensive accrued time off/paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level