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How much do social worker apprentice jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for social worker apprentice in the United States is $78,890.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $93,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What kinds of responsibilities can I expect as a Social Worker Apprentice?

As a Social Worker Apprentice, you will assist licensed social workers with client assessments, maintain documentation, and help connect individuals and families to resources and support services. You may also participate in client meetings, observe case planning sessions, and handle some administrative tasks under supervision. This hands-on experience is designed to provide practical exposure to the social work field while you learn about complex client needs and community resources. You'll often work as part of a team, collaborating with experienced social workers, healthcare professionals, and other community service providers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Social Worker Apprentice position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Social Worker Apprentice, you need foundational knowledge of social work principles, active listening skills, and typically enrollment in or completion of relevant coursework or a social work program. Familiarity with case management software, documentation protocols, and data privacy regulations is often beneficial. Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities help apprentices build rapport with clients and effectively support caseworkers. These skills are crucial for understanding client needs, maintaining accurate records, and contributing meaningfully to client care within supervised settings.

What is a Social Worker Apprentice job?

A Social Worker Apprentice is a trainee role that allows individuals to gain hands-on experience while studying toward a qualification in social work. Apprentices work under the supervision of experienced social workers, assisting with case assessments, support planning, and client interactions. This role provides a structured learning pathway, combining practical work with academic study, to develop essential skills for a qualified social worker position.

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Infographic showing various Social Worker Apprentice job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,890 per year, or $37.9 per hour.
Community Health Worker Apprentice-Behavioral Health (4820)

Community Health Worker Apprentice-Behavioral Health (4820)

LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE

Richmond, CA • On-site

$21.50 - $23/hr

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Essential Functions  

  • Accept patient referrals and warm hand offs, both in-person and virtually, from LifeLong providers and staff 

  • Contact, screens, and triage patients, using standardized tools, diagnostics and structured interviews as appropriate and required by program, to identify needs, assess eligibility for a variety of programs, determine patient interest in services, and maintain referral waitlist if needed 

  • Develop consistent, trusting relationships with patients, promoting patient centered care and support for patients to achieve their health goals. 

  • Facilitates connections to a variety of health and social services both within and external to LifeLong, including referrals to community resources and assisting with scheduling appointments, health insurance, access to medications and transportation 

  • Track patient attendance at appointments, follow up on no-shows to support and improve continuity of treatment and conduct appointment reminder calls per program protocol 

  • Provides schedules, as needed, in order to optimize patient access and productivity. 

  • Collect and enter data into the Electronic Health Record and other required data systems in a timely and accurate manner, generating reports as required to support workflows 

  • Provide patients with accessible educational and other materials including resource lists, releases of information etc. 

  • Track patients’ progress using data reports and other tools available through LifeLong data systems 

  • Participate with care team in developing guidelines and workflows for services 

  • Attend team meetings and case conferences; CHW may facilitate, take minutes, and follow up with action steps 

  • Maintain up to date information on health, educational, behavioral health and social service agencies in order to facilitate referrals and coordinate patient care 

  • Promote timely and coordinated internal communications among patients, medical, behavioral health and dental providers, case managers, and others involved in the patient’s care provision to inform and collaborate on care needs as they arise 

  • Attend external meetings as needed to ensure care coordination 

  • Involve family members/significant others as necessary to increase patient participation and improve patient well-being 

  • Promote diversity, equity and inclusion in support of patients and staff 

Qualifications 

  • Good customer service skills.  

  • Good problem-solving skills. 

  • Good interpersonal skills. 

  • Ability to be flexible and adaptive to change while maintaining a positive attitude. 

  • Ability to seek direction/approval from mentor or supervisor on essential matters yet work independently when needed. 

  • Work in a team-oriented environment with a number of professionals with different work styles and support needs. 

  • Ability to effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds and be culturally sensitive. 

  • Conduct oneself in external settings in a way that reflects positively on LifeLong Medical Care as an organization of professional, confident and sensitive staff. 

  • Be creative and mature with a “can do”, proactive attitude and an ability to continuously “scan” the environment, identifying and taking advantage of opportunities for improvement. 

  • Commitment to working directly with low-income people from diverse backgrounds, in a helpful, supportive manner. 

Job Requirements 

  • Works 32 hours per week onsite at their health center until graduation upon successful completion of the CHW Apprenticeship program.

  • Authorized to work in the U.S 

  • Maintain enrollment and good standing in CHW Apprenticeship program, including completion of all required classes and trainings 

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