Social Worker - Grant

Job Department/School Breast Cancer Program

FT/PT/Temp Full time

Location Garden City, N.Y.

Social Worker - Grant

Breast Cancer Program

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will provide counseling (in-person and virtually) to women and families coping with Breast Cancer. It will also provide on-site weekly crisis intervention, concrete services, advocacy and patient navigation for patients served at clinics and at other hospitals as directed As well as providing consultation and education to health care providers and facilitating support group(s) (in-person and virtually) in English and/or Spanish. This is a grant funded position.

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $52,000 - $62,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.

Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here (http://hr.adelphi.edu/benefits/faculty/#xd_co_f=MDU1M2U0NjQtNjNhMi00NjI5LWI0ZGEtMGE1ZTg3ZmEzNzVh) .

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director, Breast Cancer Program

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES :

• Provide culturally sensitive psychosocial support (in-person and virtually) to clientele.

• Collaborate with community agencies and staff.

• Provide consultation and education to hospital personnel and other health care professionals.

• Collaborate on grant applications and complete reports.

• Participate in community events (in-person and virtually).

• Represent the Adelphi Program at legislative visits with elected officials.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

  REQUIREMENTS: (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Strong clinical skills.

• Knowledge of breast cancer and/or oncology.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Understanding of and experience working with underserved communities.

• Ability to prioritize workload.

• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Internet and E-mail.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle.

  EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

• M.S.W., L.M.S.W is required.

• SIFI certification is preferred.

• At least two years of job-related social work experience is required.

• Spanish/English fluency is preferred.

  ABOUT ADELPHI:

  Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 79 undergraduate programs, more than 84 master’s degree and doctoral programs, and 63 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 43 states and 72 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.

• Adelphi University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates, including people of color and those who are, or identify as, members of any marginalized, underserved or underrepresented group. Adelphi is an emerging Hispanic serving institution so bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Here is our University statement on diversity: https://www.adelphi.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about/.