Social Work Coordinator Jobs in Newark, NJ

A Social Work Coordinator in the social service industry orchestrates and oversees the provision of social services to individuals, families, and communities, often serving as the link between clients and service providers. They handle the planning, development, and implementation of social service programs, ensuring that they meet the needs of the target population. Their duties include program coordination, crisis intervention, resource allocation, and case management. The Social Work Coordinator also develops and maintains partnerships with other service institutions or agencies to enhance service delivery.

Essential skills for this role include strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving, empathy, and resilience. They should also possess excellent organizational and leadership abilities. A Social Work Coordinator must be certified, often requiring a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), and licensure which varies by state. Prior to becoming a Social Work Coordinator, an individual might work as a Social Worker, Case Manager, or Family Support Worker, gaining experience in providing direct services, assessing client needs, and coordinating community resources.

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Concern for Independent Living

Senior Service Coordinator

a Senior Service Coordinator to be responsible for providing linkages with community resources, daily living skills training, counseling and support, documentation, and compliance with program requirements...

Concern for Independent Living

Service Coordinator

to facilitate linkages with community resources, provide individualized counseling and support, and ensure appropriate documentation and compliance with program requirements....

Care Coordinator, Care Management - Alt Rate

  • Hackensack, NJ (12 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (12 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

The **Care Coordinator, Care Management** is a member of the healthcare team and is responsible for coordinating, communicating, and facilitating the clinical progression of the patient's treatment...

Care Coordinator, Care Management

  • Hackensack, NJ (12 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (12 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

The **Care Coordinator, Care Management** is a member of the healthcare team and is responsible for coordinating, communicating, and facilitating the clinical progression of the patient's treatment...

Care Coordinator, Care Management (LSW/LCSW or RN)

  • Holmdel, NJ (24 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (24 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

resources and refers patients to those community resources appropriate for the patient's care....

Care Coordinator, Care Management (LSW/LCSW or RN) - Part Time

  • Hackensack, NJ (12 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (12 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

The **Care Coordinator, Care Management** is a member of the healthcare team and is responsible for coordinating, communicating, and facilitating the clinical progression of the patient's treatment...

Care Coordinator

  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

Working in a team setting and primarily in the field, Care Coordinators assess risks and needs, develop person centered care plans, track and arrange appointments, educate members and coordinate other...

Community Outreach Coordinator

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

The New York County District Attorneys Office (DANY) seeks a Community Outreach Coordinator for the Rackets Bureaus Worker Protection Unit (WPU) and Construction Fraud Task Force....

Clinical Coordinator

  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED: Obtained a Master's level degree in human services field with appropriate NYS licensure (e.g....

Care Coordinator, Children's Health Homes

  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Education: Masters Degree preferred in health or human services related field and 1 year of experience in behavioral health setting Bachelors degree Required...

Clinical Care Coordinator, NYC START

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

services, health, rehabilitation, public administration, or business administration; plus two years of experience as described in "1" above; or 3....

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Care Coordinator

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Care Coordinator Position type: Contract to Hire Duration: Long Term Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States As a(n) Care Coordinator you will:Integration...

Care Coordinator: Specialty Population-HH536508

  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

JOB SUMMARY: The Care Coordinator functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide care coordination to a caseload of severely mentally ill adults with multiple medical comorbidities and...

Client Care Coordinator - Williamsbridge

  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Complete a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment with each family to understand strengths and service needs. + Monitor, lead and coordinate social service...

Housing Coordinator

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Further, the Housing Coordinator must be able to lift or move material and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds....

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Salary for Social Work Coordinator Jobs in Newark, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Social Work Coordinators in Newark, NJ offer the following education background
Master's Degree
47.2%
Bachelor's Degree
38.2%
Associate's Degree
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.2%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Social Work Coordinators in Newark, NJ
Less than 1 year
42.8%
None
17.8%
1-2 years
16.1%
2-4 years
15.8%
4-6 years
3.8%
8-10 years
3.8%



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