Social Worker, Caroline Huber Holistic Wellness Center

Brookdale Community College•Lincroft, NJ

6d•$75,635

About The Position

The Social Worker supports the mission of the Caroline Huber Holistic Wellness Center by providing compassionate, student-centered services that address basic needs, wellness, and personal barriers affecting student success. The Social Worker delivers direct support, case management, crisis response as needed, campus and community referrals, outreach, and education while contributing to the development of a comprehensive, holistic student wellness model. The position will also mentor and oversee social work interns and pre-social work majors at the associate degree level as appropriate.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
Professional social work licensure (e.g., LSW, LCSW) strongly preferred.
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in social services and case management.
Experience working with community college students.
Experience working with diverse or underserved populations.
Eligibility to supervise social work interns.
Experience using case-management, referral-tracking, or data-reporting systems.
Understanding of student development, basic needs insecurity, and barriers to college persistence.
Expertise in case management, crisis intervention, referral processes, and community resource navigation.
Knowledge of data management and tracking, reporting, and program evaluation methods.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on empathy, clarity, and cultural responsiveness.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse student populations, campus partners, and community organizations.
Sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Skill in training, coaching, or supporting interns, student workers, or volunteers.
Commitment to the College’s values and trauma-informed, poverty-informed practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and case-management, student-services, and student information platforms.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
Familiarity with public assistance programs in Monmouth County (SNAP, housing assistance, etc.).
Knowledge of Monmouth County and its communities

Responsibilities

Student Support & Case Management Manage cases escalated by the Wellness Center front desk for students seeking assistance with basic needs, wellness concerns, or personal challenges.
Conduct holistic assessments to identify basic needs support such as, but not limited to food insecurity, housing instability, transportation, financial hardship, physical and mental health concerns, childcare or safety issues.
Exercise independent judgement in assessing student needs, developing individualized support plans, and determining appropriate interventions and referrals.
Provide ongoing case management, short-term support, and appropriate referrals to campus and community resources.
Collaborate with faculty counselors in managing and stabilizing crises, and respond directly when needed, exercising discretion and expertise to ensure student safety and continuity of care.
Maintain thorough, confidential records while adhering to all legal and ethical guidelines.
Intern & Student Supervision Provide mentorship and supervision to BSW/MSW interns and/or pre-social work major students, including training on ethical practice, case management, documentation, and crisis protocols.
Facilitate intern and student learning through case discussions, skill development, and feedback in coordination with academic field placement staff.
Guide and mentor student, peer-led support groups.
Oversee the training, onboarding, and guidance for interns and peer-support staff.
Data, Reporting & Evaluation Manage and contribute to internal data tracking systems to document services.
Assess and monitor outcomes to support program evaluation.
Prepare reports and identify trends to inform program development and resource planning.
Outreach, Education & Collaboration Collaborate with the Director and Associate Director to develop and deliver presentations, workshops, wellness campaigns, and promotional materials to raise awareness of services and reduce stigma.
Build strong partnerships with campus departments and community agencies to ensure coordinated support for students.
Support daily operations of basic needs initiatives including Nutrition Hub logistics, emergency assistance processes, wellness programming, and resource fairs.
Serve as subject matter expert on student wellness and basic needs, providing guidance to campus partners on best practices.
Represent the Wellness Center on relevant internal and external committees or collaborative initiatives.