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UHS

Social Work Associate

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$70K/yr

Performs social work interventions as directed by the treatment team, the treating psychiatrist and/or the Director of Outpatient Services. * Obtains and assesses social history information and ...

UHS

Social Work Associate

Auburn Hills, MI

$70K/yr

Performs social work interventions as directed by the treatment team, the treating psychiatrist and/or the Director of Outpatient Services. * Obtains and assesses social history information and ...

jbfcs

Social Work Supervisor

New York, NY · On-site

$73K - $94K/yr

Masters Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, Counseling Psychology, Psychology, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Education, Public Administration or other related social service or health ...

Skilled Nursing Facility

PA

Social Work Director We are hiring an experienced Social Work Director to join our team in North Central PA . As a Social Work Director , you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and ...

DRIFT Services

Social Work Director

New York, NY

$85K - $95K/yr

Director of Social Work Located in Queens, NY Salary: $85K to $95K Range; based on experience Requirements: * Must have prior nursing home / long-term care experience * Previous experience as a ...

jbfcs

Social Work Supervisor

New York, NY · On-site

$73K - $94K/yr

Masters Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, Counseling Psychology, Psychology, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Education, Public Administration or other related social service or health ...

Buncombe County

Social Work Supervisor II

Asheville, NC · On-site

$62K - $78K/yr

Social Work Supervisor II Department: Social Services - Child Welfare External Hiring Range: $62,541.91 - $78,086.20 Compensation Grade: 3005 Posted Internally and Externally Buncombe County offers ...

St. Barnabas

Social Work Assistant

Bronx, NY · On-site

Call patients that were Discharged from the ED. * Asst inpatient Social Work staff without patient resources. VIII. EMR knowledge and skills - EPIC * Documents patient care navigator notes. IX. Email ...

St. Barnabas

Social Work Assistant

Bronx, NY · On-site

Call patients that were Discharged from the ED. * Asst inpatient Social Work staff without patient resources. VIII. EMR knowledge and skills - EPIC * Documents patient care navigator notes. IX. Email ...

Optalis Healthcare

Director of Social Work

Westland, MI · Hybrid

```html Director of Social WorkLocation: Westland, MI We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Social Work to lead our social work department in Westland, MI. The ideal candidate will have ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for social work in the United States is $76,266.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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What are some common challenges social workers face when managing caseloads, and how are these typically addressed?

Social workers often manage multiple cases simultaneously, which can be challenging due to high workloads and the emotional demands of supporting clients in crisis. To address these challenges, many organizations provide supervision, peer support, and ongoing training to help social workers prioritize tasks and practice self-care. Time management skills and effective documentation are also crucial in staying organized. Additionally, agencies may utilize case management software to streamline processes and reduce administrative burdens.

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Social Work Assistant

Social Work Assistant

Center for Elders' Independence

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

The Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the elderly) organization (PO) that uses an interdisciplinary team approach for care planning and implementing purposeful high quality, affordable, and integrated health care services to the elderly.  Our elderly meet PACE requirements as prescribed by CMS and are referred to as participants.  Our PO includes Adult Day Health Centers and primary care clinics, promoting participant autonomy, quality of life and the ability for individuals to live in their communities

The Position: Under the supervision of the Social Work Supervisor, the Social Worker Assistant is responsible for assisting the social workers to provide psychosocial services to participants.

The hourly pay range for the Social Work Assistant position at Center for Elders’ Independence is $22.00 to $32.08. Placement within the range is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data, consistent with CEI’s annual compensation review and established compensation practices.

General Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Advises and guides participants through the process of enrolling in needed services, such as Paratransit, Meals on Wheels, housing, and other community services.
  • Visits participants in their homes and/or provides phone support. 
  • Accompanies participants to non-medical appointments as needed. 
  • Gathers materials to be filed; find and retrieve information from files in response to requests from Social Workers. 
  • Communicates with community service organizations for information gathering and to act as a liaison for participants. 
  • Assists participants with computerized assessments and documents. 
  • Administers screening assessments and reviews care plan with participants. 
  • Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about participants, clients or families in conformance with HIPAA principles. 
  • Performs related duties as assigned 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Associate’s degree from an accredited school 
  • One year experience in health care setting, preferred 
  • One year experience working with senior population, preferred 
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team environment. 
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision. 
  • Excellent oral and verbal communication and meeting facilitation skills.      
  • Bilingual ability preferred (Spanish, Korean, Cantonese, and/or Mandarin). 
  • Valid California driver's license, acceptable driving record and insurance with access to reliable transportation. 
  • Current CPR and First Aid 

The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required.  CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program.  All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management. 

Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities. Unlike other healthcare plans, CEI is not a "fee-for-service" plan. It is a “capitation” healthcare plan. CEI is paid a set amount for each person enrolled in our program, whether or not that individual seeks care. We are a growing company that offers stability and continues to thrive.