Oncology Social Worker – Full Time
This is a hybrid positions and will require both in-office (3 days) and remote work (2 days).
Salary - $67,304.00 - $68,334.00
CancerCare is the leading national organization dedicated to providing free, professional support services, including resource navigation, individual counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications, and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer.
CancerCare seeks an Oncology Social Worker for its Long Island Office located at 819 Grand Blvd, Deer Park. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, two days 11 AM to 7 PM and three days 9 AM to 5 PM.
The Oncology Social Worker will be responsible for:
Providing immediate assistance and support to cancer patients, caregivers, and/or those who are bereaved, contacting CancerCare via a national toll-free Hopeline
Providing individual counseling (in-person, via Zoom, and/or telephone), as well as support groups (in-person, via Zoom, telephone, and/or message board)
Providing resource navigation via telephone to people with cancer
Addressing client needs by conducting timely and effective psychosocial assessments and evaluations as needed
Utilizes knowledge of community resources to refer clients to appropriate services to ensure continuity and quality of care
Documents all social work activities in a timely manner according to departmental protocols
Participating in local presentations, workshops, health fairs, fundraising, walks, and community events (in-person and via Zoom)
Upholding the CancerCare brand and philosophy
Minimum of one-year post-master’s social work experience, previous medical social work experience strongly preferred
Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred
Qualified applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work; a Licensed Master of Social Work credential in New York is REQUIRED
A background in health, hospice, or mental health settings delivering intervention to clients coping with chronic and acute life-threatening illness, as well as with the bereaved, is required. Knowledge of medical and psychosocial aspects of cancer is preferred
A willingness to work with clients who are experiencing stress and trauma in their lives as a result of coping with chronic and life-threatening illnesses
Excellent communication (both oral and written), highly organized with strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to write quickly, clearly, and compellingly
Proficiency in computer skills and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Zoom) as well as the ability to utilize multiple programs simultaneously
Please provide a cover letter with your resume.
No phone calls or in-person inquiries, please. Candidate selected for interviews will be contacted directly via email.
This job posting provides a general list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required for this position. It does not represent a contract for employment, and CancerCare reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without notice.
CancerCare provides an attractive benefits package that includes health insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, standard holidays, and commuter benefits.
CancerCare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for our staff and clients.
