Oncology Social Worker - Bilingual Spanish

Oncology Social Worker (Bilingual Spanish) – Full-Time

This is a hybrid position and will require both in-office (3 days) and remote work (2 days)

Salary - $80,000.00

Cancer Care is the leading national organization dedicated to providing free, professional support services including resource navigation, individual counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer.

Cancer Care seeks an Oncology Social Worker (Bilingual Spanish) for its New Jersey Office, which is located at 1 Kalisa Way, Suite 205. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with two days from 11 AM to 7 PM and three days from 9 AM to 5 PM.

The Oncology Social Worker will be responsible for:

- Providing immediate assistance and support to cancer patients, caregivers, and/or those who are bereaved contacting Cancer Care via a national toll-free Hopeline

- Providing individual counseling (in-person, via Zoom and/or telephone), as well as support groups (in-person, via Zoom, telephone, and/or message board)

- Providing resource navigation via telephone to people with cancer and

- Addressing client needs by conducting timely and effective psychosocial assessments and evaluations as needed

- Assist in client assessment and enrollment for Magnolia Meals at Home program;

- Utilizes knowledge of community resources to refer clients to appropriate services to ensure continuity and quality of care

- Document all social work activities in a timely manner according to departmental protocols

- Participate in local presentations, workshops, health fairs, fundraising, walks, and community events (in-person and via Zoom)

- Upholding the Cancer Care brand and philosophy

Qualifications

- Minimum of 2 years post-masters social work experience required; previous medical social work experience strongly preferred

- Bilingual Spanish REQUIRED (oral and written)

- Qualified applicants must have a Masters Degree in Social Work; Licensed Master of Social Work (LSW) credential in New Jersey is REQUIRED; LCSW credential in New Jersey is preferred

- A background in health, hospice or mental health settings delivering intervention to clients coping with chronic and acute life-threatening illness as well as with the bereaved is required. Knowledge of medical and psychosocial aspects of cancer is preferred

- A willingness to work with clients who are experiencing stress and trauma in their lives as a result of coping with chronic and life-threatening illnesses

- Excellent communication (both oral and written), highly organized with strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to write quickly, clearly, and compellingly

- Proficiency in computer skills and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Zoom) as well as the ability to utilize multiple programs simultaneously

Please provide a cover letter with your resume.

This job posting provides a general list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required for this position. It does not represent a contract for employment, and Cancer Care reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without notice.

Cancer Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for our staff and clients.