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Program Manager Social Worker Jobs in Gardner, MA

DaVita

Social Worker

Milford, NH · On-site

$74K - $118K/yr

... in managing the physical, mental, emotional and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease. If ... Demonstrated knowledge of government and private insurance programs * Basic computer skills in MS ...

Veterans Health Administration

Social Worker

Worcester, MA · On-site +1

$72K - $114K/yr

Summary HUD-VASH is an intensive case management program for chronically homeless veterans aimed at ... Social Worker, GS-9 Experience, Education, and Licensure. None beyond the basic requirements.

Tenet Health

Social Worker II

Worcester, MA · On-site

$23.47 - $35.21/hr

Transition Management promoting appropriate length of stay, readmission prevention, and patient ... The available plans and programs include: * Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance * 401(k) ...

Tenet Health

Social Worker II

Worcester, MA

Transition Management promoting appropriate length of stay, readmission prevention, and patient ... The available plans and programs include: * Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance * 401(k) ...

Tenet Health

Social Worker II

Worcester, MA

Transition Management promoting appropriate length of stay, readmission prevention, and patient ... The available plans and programs include: * Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance * 401(k) ...

Headway

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Worcester, MA · On-site +1

$131/hr

" "" Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Wage: Up to $131/hour Licensed Clinical Social Worker -- Are ... Manage your practice in one place with real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, end-to-end ...

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How much do program manager social worker jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for program manager social worker in Gardner, MA is $80,800.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $96,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Program Manager Social Worker vs Case Manager Social Worker?

AspectProgram Manager Social WorkerCase Manager Social Worker
CredentialsSocial Work Degree, Licensure, Management SkillsSocial Work Degree, Licensure, Case Management Certification
Work EnvironmentProgram oversight, administrative tasks, team leadershipClient-focused, direct service, community or healthcare settings
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, government agencies, healthcare organizationsHospitals, social service agencies, community health programs

Program Manager Social Workers typically oversee programs, manage staff, and handle administrative duties, requiring management skills alongside social work credentials. Case Manager Social Workers focus on direct client services, coordinating care and support. Both roles require social work licensure, but their daily tasks and work environments differ significantly.

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Social Worker

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Worcester, MA

$72K/yr

Other

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

HUD-VASH is an intensive case management program for chronically homeless veterans aimed at providing psychosocial services to veterans while residing in stable housing through HUD's Section 8 voucher system.
Qualifications:Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
  • Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the 4 accreditation standards for a masters of social work.
  • Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/.
NOTE: VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations. This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level.
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations:
Social Worker, GS-9
Experience, Education, and Licensure. None beyond the basic requirements.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
  • Ability to utilize counseling skills when working with Veterans and family members.
  • Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members, and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the Veterans problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed.
  • Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals. This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving, or crisis intervention techniques.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies.
  • Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology.
Grade Determination:
Social Worker, GS-11
Experience and Licensure. Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings, (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level.
OR
Education. In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
  • Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services.
  • Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, educational, and other backgrounds.
  • Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan.
  • Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, 8 medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals.
  • Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment.
Preferred Experience: Work or experience with homeless populations. Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with community-based organizations and work actively in the community.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-11.
Physical Requirements: Please see VA Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health.Education:IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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