Social Services Clerk

NaphCare is hiring a Social Services Clerk to join our team in the Middlesex County Jail in North Brunswick, NJ.

As a Correctional Social Services Clerk, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals who provide care to the individuals in residence. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients.

Pay rates vary based on shift, site needs, and experience and range from $18.71 to $19.70. Shift and hours vary based on coverage needs and can be discussed upon interview.

The Social Services Clerk is responsible for:

All incoming calls and direct/ transfer same to appropriate staff; retrieve all voicemails daily and return as necessary.

• Utilize Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, to prepare various reports, memos and correspondence as needed. Also utilize specific software (X-Jail, TechCare) as needed.

• Perform various clerical and administrative functions to include tracking supplies, utilizing purchase orders for outside vendors and distributing mail.

• Assist Director of Social Services and Senior Case Manager with scheduling.

• Assist Custody with Courtline documentation.

• Responsible to shred all documentation containing PHI.

• Responsible to organize/manage holiday services for inmates and coordinate with outside agencies regarding services and food delivery.

• Coordinate with Records Department for archiving.

• Coordinate volunteers services.

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Must have computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel with a minimum typing speed of 45 words per minute.
• Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills, adaptable to environments where conditions may not be pristine, and manage and maintain in stressful situations
• Must have a valid CPR card
• Must have one (1) year of clerical experience, preferably in a correctional setting. Minimum two (2) years college preferred.

• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Want a better idea of what it's like to work in a jail? See what our MHPs do:

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If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I'll be in touch.

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