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Avera Health

CNA, Long Term Care

Rock Valley, IA · On-site

$14.25 - $17.50/hr

The caregiver promotes the residents' psychosocial well-being through meaningful relationship building, and works with the household team to meet other social service needs of the resident and of the ...

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Address the psychological and social well-being of students. Provide mental health assistance and ... Collaborate with community service agencies to assist parents with community resources.

The School District Of Osceola County FL

Address the psychological and social well-being of students. Provide mental health assistance and ... Collaborate with community service agencies to assist parents with community resources.

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How much do social service assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for social service assistant in Iowa is $41,032.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,800.00 and $48,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a social service assistant?

A social service assistant, or human service assistant, works with clients who need public assistance. Their duties include assessing what benefits people need, such as in-home medical care, food stamps, or other forms of social services, and ensuring clients are able to access those benefits. A social service assistant may also perform administrative tasks, including scheduling, monitoring and documenting client progress, and writing departmental reports.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a social service assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Social Service Assistant, you need a background in social work or human services, often with an associate’s degree or relevant experience. Familiarity with case management software, basic data entry systems, and client record-keeping tools is typically required. Compassion, active listening, and strong organizational skills help professionals connect with clients and coordinate supportive services effectively. These skills are crucial for ensuring clients receive appropriate assistance and for maintaining accurate case documentation in a supportive environment.

What are some common challenges faced by social service assistants when supporting clients from diverse backgrounds?

Social Service Assistants often work with clients from various cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds, which can present challenges in communication and understanding individual needs. It's important to be adaptable and sensitive to cultural differences while maintaining professional boundaries. Building trust and rapport may take additional time, and Social Service Assistants must be resourceful in connecting clients with appropriate community resources. Regular collaboration with social workers and other professionals ensures comprehensive support and helps address these challenges effectively.

What is the difference between Social Service Assistant vs Social Worker?

AspectSocial Service AssistantSocial Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certificationBachelor's degree in social work (BSW) or related field; licensure often required
Work EnvironmentCommunity agencies, healthcare facilities, schoolsHospitals, government agencies, private practices
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, healthcare, educationHealthcare, social services, government
Job FocusAssisting with client needs, providing support, and coordinating servicesAssessing client needs, developing treatment plans, advocacy

While both roles support individuals and communities, Social Service Assistants typically perform supportive tasks under supervision, whereas Social Workers take on more complex case management and advocacy responsibilities, often requiring advanced degrees and licensure.

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Infographic showing various Social Service Assistant job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,032 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Social Worker III - Ambulatory - 50%

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

University Of Iowa rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

461st of 621 rated colleges and universities

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care, Care Coordination Division is seeking a Social Worker III to provide direct social work services including assessment, treatment, interventions, and recommendations to facilitate movement through the continuum of care to patients and their families. This role will also participate in and provide the social work perspective to interdisciplinary activities, as well as provide social work treatment, individually or in groups, to patients and clients and their families with complex emotional or social problems. Additionally, this position assumes basic consultation, supervisory, teaching, research, program development, and/or administrative responsibilities.
The department intends to hire either a Social Worker II (requisition 26004070) or a Social Worker III (26004078) for this role. Please apply to the specific position for which you meet the correct qualifications.
Duties to include:
  • Develops and implements plan of care, responsive to patient/family concerns, health care status, available resources, age specific problems, and clinical impressions.
  • Identifies patients requiring social work intervention through use of case finding.
  • Performs social work assessments with patient and/or family involvement.
  • Develops clinical impressions and rates severity of problems for planned interventions.
  • Provides range of social work services responsive to identified problems (e.g., help with psychosocial functioning, help with adaptation to illness, facilitating services, protective services, post hospital planning, etc.).
  • Provides information, consultation and professional support to interdisciplinary team members.
  • Provides information to team members regarding psychosocial issues and their impact.
  • Informs team members of social work treatment goals and patient status and progress and collaborates with team regarding service provision.
  • Acts as resource for team (e.g., participates in patient care rounds, team conferences, etc.)
  • Advocates for the social work role with health care team members.
  • Uses body of social work knowledge & understanding of human behavior to remedy team-related issues and help team members evaluate and enhance team functioning.
  • Develops and facilitates groups for patients and/or significant others as appropriate.
  • Identifies goals and structure for group work services.
  • Provides therapy, educational, and/or support group services reflecting diagnosis and age related issues.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of group and revises as necessary.
  • Contributes to strengthening the social work profession.
  • Participates in local, regional, state or national social work or health care related groups.
  • Contributes to the development, strengthening and delivery of needed health and social services.
  • Participates in departmental and unit-based activities.

University of Iowa Healthcare -recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Percent of Time: 50%
Schedule: Shifts ranging Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts between 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, occasional evenings, weekend and holiday rotation.
Pay Grade: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Benefits Highlights:
  • Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
  • Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
  • For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

Required Qualifications for SW III
  • Master's degree with a major concentration in social work
  • 6 months -1 year of clinical social work experience
  • A license to practice social work in Iowa
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications for SW III
  • Social work experience in a health care setting with the appropriate patient population and their families
  • Experience with identifying and navigating financial resources, including insurance coverage options, changes related to the federal and state health programs, and the disability process
  • Experience working with community resources, home healthcare, nursing facilities and other options available for patients in outpatient settings
  • Experience in a fast paced, high volume work environment
  • Care coordination experience or case management skills in a health care setting as part of an interdisciplinary team including experience utilizing an electronic medical record to assist with management of non-adherence, post-care follow-up and referrals to appropriate resources
  • Some familiarity with social work undergraduate education

Application Process: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
The department intends to hire either a Social Worker II (requisition 26004070) or a Social Worker III (26004078) for this role. Please apply to the specific position for which you meet the correct qualifications.
For additional questions, please contact Maggie Kusiak at CCD-HR@uiowa.edu

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