Specialist

RWJBarnabas Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Sp

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., PetInsurance

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a dedicated Specialist for the Elizabeth, NJ area. The role supports school-based students by coordinating screenings, counseling, and community resources while maintaining data integrity and efficient office operations.

You will engage stakeholders, manage enrollment data, and partner with finance and supply chain to ensure timely procurement and program execution in a fast-paced health system environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• Knowledge of youth development systems, community resource coordination, and office data management.
• Physical ability to stand/walk periodically, sit frequently, type, and lift light materials when needed.
• Adheres to SAFETY standards and communicates with a sensitive, positive tone in all environments.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement & Navigation: act as the primary school-based point of contact to build and maintain partnerships with students, families, school personnel, and community-based resources.
• Screening & Intake Assistance: collaborate with program director and school staff to conduct student screening and coordinate counseling.
• Data Reporting & Optimization: collect, track, and enter critical student enrollment metrics for compliance reporting and program evaluation.
• Community & Milieu Coordination: participate in development and supervision of community engagement initiatives and resource mapping.
• Office Operations & Procurement: manage daily office operations and serve as liaison to Finance and Supply Chain for purchase requests.

Skills

Youth advocacy

Teamwork

Strong communication

Data accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Psychology/Sociology

Job description

Req #: 0000270789
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: YES Grant-Halsey
Pay Range: $29.21 - $30.75 per hour
Location: 600 Pearl Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Job Title: Specialist
Location: ELIZABETH HS

Our Specialists work collaboratively across our health system to promote optimal clinical development, build resilient support networks, and foster a safe, positive environment for our patients and families. Operating within our innovative care infrastructure, our specialists serve as a vital point of contact to minimize barriers to care, improve operational efficiencies, and streamline seamless access to community and healthcare resources. We view our support staff as a critical component of the interdisciplinary team and recognize the incredibly positive impact they have on the healing journeys and outcomes of our communities. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to deliver care in a way that redefines the patient experience through teamwork, compassion, and excellence within the RWJBarnabas Health network!

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills and professional experience.

A Typical Day

• Stakeholder Engagement & Navigation: Act as the primary school-based point of contact to build, strengthen, and maintain trust-based partnerships with students, families, school personnel, and community-based.
• Screening & Intake Assistance: Partner fluidly with the program director and school staff to conduct student screening assessments, identify criteria for support, and coordinate counseling.
• Data Reporting & Optimization: Collect, track, and enter critical student enrollment metrics into the data management system to assist the director with compliance reporting and program evaluation.
• Community & Milieu Coordination: Participate actively in the development, coordination, and supervision of community engagement initiatives, resource mapping, and student recreational activities.
• Office Operations & Procurement: Manage daily office operations, organize incoming communication logs, and serve as the administrative liaison to Finance and Supply Chain to handle purchase requests.

This Role Might Be For You If

• You Are a Youth Advocate: You are deeply passionate about creating a welcoming, structured, and non-judgmental environment for students navigating behavioral and social-emotional challenges.
• You Value Teamwork: You thrive in a highly collaborative school-based framework and believe that true student healing is optimized through kindness, open communication, and shared empathy.
• You Have High Standards: You set a high bar for yourself to maintain data integrity, precise documentation, and workflow organization in a fast-paced environment.
• You Are an Effective Communicator: You possess the exceptional interpersonal skills required to interpret complex student needs and explain resource options clearly across diverse populations.

To Be Considered

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related behavioral health or human services field from an accredited institution is required/
• Core Competencies: Proven foundational knowledge of youth development systems, community resource coordination, and office data management.
• Physical Demands: Physical ability to complete active standing and walking occasionally, with the capacity to sit frequently, type constantly, handle light filing, and lift materials as needed.
• Universal S.A.F.E.T.Y Standards: Strictly adhere to organizational safety protocols, speak up regarding workplace concerns, self-check tasks using S.T.A.R. (Stop, Think, Act, Review), and thoughtfully interact using a sensitive, positive tone in all student and team environments.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer