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Social Worker, Cougar Connections Center of Social WorkExternal Applicant Instructions
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Social Worker
Reporting to the Associate Director of Social Work, the Social Worker (Professional Services Specialist 3) for Cougar Connections Center of Social Work will support the mission and vision of the department and university by assisting at-risk traditional and nontraditional students with issues that impact their well-being and academic success through comprehensive assessments and case management support. They will be responsible for a caseload of students as assigned, provide support to the Lead Social Workers and be part of a team assisting Kean University students in obtaining resources that will improve their daily life and student experience. The Social Worker will connect students with campus and community resources that assist with solving social, economic, emotional and behavioral challenges. They will help students cope with problems and solve issues related to food insecurity, housing issues, financial well-being, and personal or family crises. The Social Worker will run workshops; assist with campus events that promote social emotional wellness; perform responsibilities for KUBIT, the Kean University Behavioral Intervention Team; and perform related work as required.
This position requires some travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours. This is not a remote position and requires physical presence on campus as determined by the Associate Director. It requires working on campus and interacting directly with students, faculty, staff and key stakeholders on and off campus.
Qualifications: MSW degree and two years of professional experience working with at-risk populations, mentoring and/or community stakeholders is required. LSW or LCSW in the State of New Jersey is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred. Candidate must be student centered and have the ability to work with a diverse campus population. Excellent administrative and organizational skills; excellent data-gathering, analysis and reporting skills; and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.
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