ASSISTANT SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GERIATRICS
Assistant Social Work Supervisor Geriatrics sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's state civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
It lists a master's degree as the baseline, with an experience-based path open to those who do not hold the degree. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $66,592 to $97,354, and state payroll currently lists 9 people in the title, most of them at Health and Senior Services.
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Assistant Social Work Supervisor Geriatrics appears on the State payroll at 3 departments, most of them at Department of Health.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Health | 6 |
| Department of Human Services | 2 |
| Veterans Affairs | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 9 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $94,062. The agencies employing the most are:
- Health and Senior Services (6)
- Human Services (2)
- Veterans Affairs (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under a Social Work Supervisor or Social Work Consultant, acts as a case consultant and/or supervises the work of a group of Social Workers I and 2. Does varied tasks involved in assisting geriatric clients and their families to make satisfactory social and emotional adjustments within a clinic, institution or bureau under the jurisdiction of the Department of Human Services; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Organizes assigned social work and develops effective work methods. Assigns tasks to Social Workers I and 2, Social Services Department clerical staff, and supervises their performance. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has the responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Instructs the Social Workers I and 2 in the methods and practices essential in making social studies and in effecting suitable social treatment. Supervises the formation of community relationships and resources. Confers with the Social Work Supervisors or Social Work Consultant and assists in supervising a program designed to afford opportunity to Social Work staff for continuous professional progress. Supervises Admissions or intake procedures of geriatric clients/patients in a bureau, clinic, or institution. Encourages staff to attend social work conferences and participation in the activities of professional associations and community social agencies. Keeps abreast of literature in the field of Social Work, Geriatric Social Work and Gerontology. Compiles material and arranges it in suitable form for publication in professional journals and for papers dealing with Geriatric Social Work problems and methods of effective social study and treatment. Prepares and supervises the preparation of statistical and other detailed reports. Prepares correspondence. Prepares reports and format recommendations. Maintains social histories and supervises maintenance of medical and administrative records and files. Schedules, plan and helps carry out conferences with social work staff and other ancilliary service staff concerning the proper handling of a client's/patient's social problems. Familiar with the patient Bill of Rights (Senate No. 944., 1976) instructs clients/patients and their families of these rights. Supervises Social Workers I and 2 in the compliance of documentation and services as required by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services for long term health care facilities. Interprets the policies and programs of the Division of Veterans Programs and Special Services to representatives of inquiring public and private agencies or organizations and to members of the community and others interested or concerned with the work of the division. Serves as a member of the Admissions Review Committee; makes recommendations pertaining to applicants' eligibility and social needs prior to admission to a clinic, institution or bureau under the jurisdiction of the division. When so required, supervises students who are engaged in field work practice, integrates their class work with field work, practice and experience, and maintains cooperative working relationships with the schools of social work. May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the purpose and policies involved in social work in a facility concerned with the physical and mental welfare, social adjustment and possible rehabilitation of geriatric clients. Knowledge of the Federal Social Security Act, Veteran's Administration benefits program, Public Welfare, and other pertinent laws of the State of New Jersey, and the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services pertaining to social service activities and the regulations of the Division of Veterans' Programs and Special Services. Knowledge of the economic, social and relative factors of New Jersey as they affect the geriatric client and geriatric social welfare activities. Knowledge of individual and group psychology. Knowledge of the practical problems involved in supervising the recording of social and psychological and social factors contributing to their particular conflicts for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment. Knowledge of the nature and symptoms of mental and physical disorders and disease more common to the geriatric client and their effect on the client's family, together with their usual treatment. Knowledge of the application of concepts, methods and procedures of present day social work, psychology and psychiatry relevant to the geriatric client and their families. Knowledge of programs, agencies, institutions, and other resources targeted for the geriatric client within the State of New Jersey. Ability to train the geriatric social work staff to locate and utilize available and potential community resources in the adjustment of geriatric patients and their families. Ability to supervise appropriate intake and admission procedures. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative community relationships. Ability to supervise students engaged in field work practice, integrate their class work with field work, and maintain effective relationships with schools of social work. Ability to assign and instruct clerical, and professional case work staff and supervise their work. Ability to supervise the maintenance of extensive records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. CODES: 21/R21 - MCK 07/09/05
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of professional experience in geriatric social work, having the responsibility for gathering and analyzing social information from geriatric clients and their families; the determination of their needs and the planning and carrying out of treatment plans geared to the needs of geriatric clients and their families. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work including or supplemented by a supervised field placement accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work including or supplemented by a field placement accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.