Employment
Below is a listing of current employment opportunities at CancerCare. If you would like to apply for any of these positions, use the contact information provided with each listing.
JOIN OUR TEAM
CancerCare is a national nonprofit agency that provides free professional counseling, educational programs, financial assistance and practical help to people with cancer, their loved ones and the bereaved.
OPEN POSITIONS
Social Worker
New York, New York
Responsible for providing counseling, information, referrals and education over the telephone to people whose lives are affected by cancer. Primary focus is to address caller’s immediate concerns and problems, educate callers about CancerCare’s free services, assess callers need for follow-up counseling services, and make appropriate referrals to community services.
- Counsels helpline callers as appropriate
- Makes follow-up calls to helpline callers as needed
- Responds to other inquires including requests for educational materials, financial assistance, and community resources
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records by entering all information needed for processing client into helpline tracking database.
Requirements, Education and Skills
MA in Social Work and must have excellent data entry skills, strong verbal skills, including a clear and distinct speaking voice, solid writing, telephone, and interpersonal skills for hotline support. This individual must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-up skills.
Rotating shift required. Helpline open from 9 AM – 7 PM. (Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM).
Excellent benefits and vacation. Resume and cover letter to: Jane Levy, Cancer Care, Inc., 275 Seventh Avenue, NY, NY 10001 or email to jlevy@cancercare.org. (Use "MSW" as subject header.) EOE.
CancerCare offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full time employees including medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, defined contribution pension plan and generous paid time off.
CancerCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual for reasons of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.
