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

About the Role

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine 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, located in Stratford, NJ with travel throughout Cumberland County.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Director to implement proposed activities, including developing goals and operational systems for the Liver Health Mobile Unit.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the project, provide clinical supervision to liver health coaches, and serve as the evaluator for the project.
• Educate patients who test positive for Hepatitis C about treatment stages, removal of barriers to care, and other support leading to an 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 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.

Requirements

• Must work on a mobile health unit in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
• Full-time, temporary 3-4 month position with renewal possible, contingent upon grant funding.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to function in a team environment.
• Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000-$79,000, with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive NJ State health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Extensive accrued time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University (undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

Some benefits do not apply to temporary employees.