Social Worker

NEW JERSEY REENTRY CORPORATION • Carteret, NJ

20d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We're a nonprofit, employment-focused, data-driven organization serving court-involved individuals, and we're currently seeking a Social Worker (MSW) for our IET. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Some evening/weekend events may be required. New Jersey Reentry Corporation operates facilities statewide, and the candidate will be expected, at times, to travel to other sites as needed to provide social work coverage in the event of another social worker’s absence.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of professional social work experience
• Working knowledge of criminal justice issues
• Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and case management in a high-volume setting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and exceptional data entry skills
• A strengths-based, respectful, and trauma-informed approach to services is an absolute requirement for the position
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary, client-centered team
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Nice To Haves

• Training in Motivational Interviewing or trauma-informed care
• Direct experience with court-involved citizens
• Experience with program and process evaluation

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial intake assessments
• Provide ongoing case management/coordinated referrals
• Engage in crisis intervention as needed
• Conduct ongoing community outreach and engagement
• Provide precise data entry to meet clinical standards
• Conduct data evaluation and review
• Oversee the discharge process and relevant data processing for active clients

What This Job Offers

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