Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Specialist at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ to support youth and families within the YES Grant-Halsey program.

The role emphasizes school-based engagement, screening and intake, data reporting, community coordination, and efficient office operations. A Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field is required; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of youth development and community resource coordination.
• Experience with data management and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork in school-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary school-based contact to build partnerships with students, families, school staff.
• Assist with student screening and coordinate counseling with program director.
• Collect and enter enrollment metrics for compliance reporting and program evaluation.
• Coordinate community engagement and resource mapping.
• Manage daily office operations and liaise with Finance and Supply Chain.

Skills

Youth development knowledge

Data management

Communication skills

Office administration

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

Tools

Data management system

MS Office

Job description

Specialist

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

Department Name: YES Grant-Halsey

Req #: 0000270789

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $29.21 - $30.75 per hour

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.

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!

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