Oncology Social Worker

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 New York Office. 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