*This position is with Opportunity Project*

The Opportunity Project Clubhouse is a unique program created by and for adults with brain injuries who are seeking the "next step" in their journey towards recovery.

We provide an environment of support, challenge and choices that creates independence and productivity in our members.

Through the work environment in the Clubhouse, our members explore their strengths, abilities and interests so that they can establish and attain their individual goals. The ultimate goal is full integration back into family, work and community. Opportunity Project is part of Children's Specialized Hospital, a member of the RWJBH Healthcare System.

Children s Specialized Hospital, a member of the RWJBH Healthcare System, is the nation s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental health.

Children's Specialized Hospital is now in its third century of caring for those in need. Our Boards of Trustees, physicians, therapists, nurses, staff, volunteers, and donors remain dedicated to the very ideals of the Hospital's founders and committed to providing the best care possible so that every child who seeks our help reaches their fullest potential.

At 16 different New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialists partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective...so children can achieve more of their goals.

Job Summary

The Social Worker addresses needs that require the services of multiple professionals, agencies, healthcare facilities and human service programs. The goal is to ensure support coordination so that members with brain injuries receive the care and opportunities to which they are entitled. This position also is responsible for providing short term counseling in order to make certain of successful completion of the member's goals. The Social Worker may also assist members in the work activities of the program, as well as, in the community. They will also facilitate weekly groups focused on adjustment and other relevant topics.

Shift: Days shift, M-F with Saturday mornings required.

Essential Job Functions

Manages relationships with and delivers presentations to referral and funding sources

Conducts intakes and tours for new referrals as well as gathers all medical, insurance and ID documentation

Participates in staff and case conferencing meetings

Works with caretakers to ensure members health, socialization, recreational and emotional needs are met

Coordinates and facilitates family meetings to discuss members progress, goals, challenges and incidents

Facilitates weekly adjustment groups for members

Writes progress notes as well as reports and letters to funding sources and relevant agencies

Regularly updates emergency contacts, healthcare providers and medication information

Reviews Member Manual, Photo/Video Approval and Release of Information Forms with members

Manages orientation process for new members

Assists members with securing funding, insurance authorizations, transportation, housing, SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare and commercial insurance.

Provides one to one short term counseling and referrals

Generates monthly attendance reports for the billing department

Updates and shares community resources in the Clubhouse as well as through email and social media

Plans and coordinates workshops for families and caregivers on a variety of topics including: maximizing entitlements, guardianship, housing, special needs trusts, Medicaid/Medicare and SSI/SSDI

Weekend hours required

Formal Education and Job Related Experience

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Experience working with individuals with disabilities in a nonprofit

organization preferred

Bilingual a plus

Certification

American Heart Association BLS for healthcare providers required.

License

Valid NJ driver s license and clean driving record required.

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