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Inficare lists this Social Worker opportunity in lambertville, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Social Worker
Location: Lambertville, NJ 08530 (Onsite)
Job Type: Contract (4 Months)
Work Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Lunch (Unpaid): 1 hour | Business Attire/Business Casual
Job Overview
Our client is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join a correctional institution or community-based facility in Lambertville, NJ. Under the direction of a supervisory officer, the Social Worker will assume a caseload of inmates, providing counseling, assessment, and program planning services to support rehabilitation and reintegration.
Key Responsibilities
Interview newly received inmates to gather social, economic, and relevant background information
Develop social histories for diagnostic, institutional adjustment, and rehabilitative purposes
Plan, implement, and evaluate inmate participation in rehabilitative programs
Provide access to institutional and community resources for medical, psychological, or other needs
Develop and facilitate counseling sessions or group discussions
Prepare and maintain case histories, reports, and correspondence
Submit statistical reports on services rendered
Provide referral services to identify and assess treatment needs of substance abusers
Assist in planning to motivate inmates toward constructive lifestyles upon release
Required Skills
Knowledge of modern social work theory, standards, and methods
Experience working with correctional populations or individuals with substance abuse issues
Strong assessment, counseling, and case management skills
Ability to prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain records
Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Preferred Skills
Bilingual in Spanish and English (separate variant available for bilingual candidates)
Experience with electronic and manual recording/information systems
Location & Work Model
Onsite - 1750 River Road, Lambertville, NJ 08530. No remote option available.
Engagement Details
4-month contract. Candidates must meet one of the following: 5 years of professional social casework experience; OR a bachelor's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience; OR a bachelor's degree in social work with supervised field placement accredited by CSWE; OR a master's degree in social work.
Worksite address
lambertville, NJ, 08530, US
Who can apply
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