Bilingual Social Worker – Spanish/English, Case Management

County of Bergen; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

County of Bergen is seeking a Social Worker Bilingual Spanish/English for the Division of Family Guidance. The role involves interviewing clients, developing case plans, coordinating services, and delivering parenting classes in the Bergen County area.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in social work or psychology, strong interpersonal and written communication skills, and the ability to work evenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or psychology.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required or preferred.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques and case management.
• Familiarity with community resources and service linkages.
• Ability to work evenings and varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and develop comprehensive case management plans.
• Coordinate services with community resources and agencies.
• Provide parenting classes and in-home/interviews with youth and caregivers.
• Maintain narrative reports and proper documentation.
• Collaborate with social services staff and participate in weekly meetings.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Interviewing techniques

Case management

Knowledge of community resources

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or psychology

Tools

MS Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

County of Bergen is seeking a Social Worker Bilingual Spanish/English for the Division of Family Guidance. The role involves interviewing clients, developing case plans, coordinating services, and delivering parenting classes in the Bergen County area.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in social work or psychology, strong interpersonal and written communication skills, and the ability to work evenings.