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Leon Medical Centers

Social Worker Coordinator

Miami, FL · On-site

As a Social Worker Coordinator , you will play an important role in assisting social workers and ... welfare agencies to meet the needs of the patients. * Involve the patient/family in planning social ...

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Good Shepherd Services

Social Worker

Bronx, NY · On-site

$64K - $75K/yr

The Social Worker provides home-based, intensive, strength-based, comprehensive services using the ... Passionate about providing high quality services to families in child welfare * A lifetime learner ...

Good Shepherd Services

Social Worker

Bronx, NY · Hybrid

$64K - $75K/yr

The Social Worker provides home-based, intensive, strength-based, comprehensive services using the ... Passionate about providing high quality services to families in child welfare * A lifetime learner ...

Washington County, MN

Sr. Social Worker

MN · On-site

$79K - $108K/yr

Four years providing Child Welfare/Child Protection Social work in a county setting * Paid work ... A Senior Social Worker may be assigned duties in any of the following units: Family/Children ...

Good Shepherd Services

Social Worker

Bronx, NY · Hybrid

$64K - $75K/yr

The Social Worker provides home-based, intensive, strength-based, comprehensive services using the ... Passionate about providing high quality services to families in child welfare * A lifetime learner ...

Cape Fox Corporation

Social Worker

Lame Deer, MT · On-site

$71K/yr

Job Title Social Worker Cape Fox subsidiary, Eagle Health, LLC, is seeking a highly organized and ... Coordinate and provide direct services and activities that relate to social services, welfare ...

Washington County (MN)

Sr. Social Worker

Stillwater, MN · On-site

$79K - $108K/yr

Four years providing Child Welfare/Child Protection Social work in a county setting Paid work ... A Senior Social Worker may be assigned duties in any of the following units: Family/Children ...

County of El Dorado, CA

Social Worker IV

Placerville, CA · On-site

$84K - $102K/yr

Child Welfare Services helps to promote the safety, permanency and well-being of children in our ... The Social Worker IV will have the opportunity to perform casework of an advanced nature dealing ...

VITAS Healthcare

Social Worker

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

You will keep patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving your best each day in ... Experience as a social worker with the terminally ill and their families, preferred • Experience ...

VITAS Healthcare

Social Worker

Moraine, OH · On-site

$30 - $37.50/hr

You will keep patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving your best each day in ... Experience as a social worker with the terminally ill and their families, preferred * Experience in ...

VITAS Healthcare

Social Worker

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

You will keep patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving your best each day in ... Experience as a social worker with the terminally ill and their families, preferred Experience in ...

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How much do social worker welfare jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for social worker welfare 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.

What is a social worker welfare?

Social Worker Welfare professionals are trained individuals who support people in overcoming social, emotional, and financial challenges. They work with individuals, families, and communities to provide counseling, connect clients to resources, and advocate for their well-being. These professionals often assist with issues such as poverty, child welfare, mental health, and access to public services. Their goal is to improve clients' quality of life and promote social justice. Social Worker Welfare professionals may work in schools, hospitals, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a social worker welfare?

To thrive as a Social Worker in Welfare, you need a degree in social work (BSW or MSW), knowledge of social welfare policies, and state licensure. Familiarity with case management software, documentation systems, and relevant legal frameworks is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and resilience help social workers effectively support and advocate for diverse clients. These skills ensure ethical, effective interventions and foster positive outcomes for individuals and communities in need.

What are some common challenges social workers face when managing high caseloads in welfare settings?

Social workers in welfare settings often manage high caseloads, which can be challenging due to the complexity and urgency of clients’ needs. Balancing administrative tasks, such as documentation and case reporting, with providing direct support to clients requires strong organizational and time-management skills. Additionally, social workers must navigate emotionally charged situations while maintaining professional boundaries. Many agencies offer supervision, peer support, and training to help manage these challenges and promote worker well-being.

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

AspectSocial Worker WelfareSocial Worker Case Manager
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Social Work (BSW or MSW)Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work (BSW or MSW)
Work EnvironmentCommunity agencies, government programs, non-profitsHealthcare facilities, community organizations, government agencies
Primary FocusAdvocacy, resource connection, social supportCase assessment, care planning, client management
Employer & IndustryPublic and non-profit sectorsHealthcare, social services, government

Both roles require similar credentials and often work in overlapping environments. Social Worker Welfare focuses on advocacy and connecting clients to resources, while Social Worker Case Managers emphasize managing individual cases and care plans. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers identify the best fit for their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Social Worker Welfare job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,266 per year, or $36.7 per hour.

START Social Worker III/ or Trainee

Buncombe County

Asheville, NC • On-site

$29.51 - $34.96/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Buncombe County rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on September 20, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on September 20, 2026.
Job Title: START Social Worker III/ or Trainee
Department: Social Services - Child Welfare
External Hiring Range: $29.51 - $34.96
Compensation Grade: 2009
Posted Internally and Externally
Buncombe County offers in-office, hybrid, and remote positions. Employees in positions that are approved for remote work must work at a location within a 2-hour drive from the position's assigned Buncombe County facility.
Buncombe County is hiring a START Social Worker III . This individual will report to a START Social Work Supervisor III. The Social Work START team follows the national, child welfare-based model known as Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams (START). This position is unique in that the START Social Worker III is partnered with a START Family Mentor who is an individual with lived experience. The START Social Worker and Family Mentor will co-work child welfare cases that have been identified to need mandated Child Protective Services. This position will primarily work Family In Home cases.
The START model is an intensive intervention model for substance-abusing parents and families. This model integrates addiction and recovery services, family preservation, community partnerships, and best practices in child welfare and substance use disorder treatment. START aims to address system issues that prevent families access to services. Specialized training or experience working with families with young children impacted by Substance Use Disorder is preferred.
This position will start in-person. Over time, a hybrid schedule will be allowed. The selected candidate must relocate or reside within a 2-hour drive from 200 College Street, Asheville NC 28801 within 6 months of hire. Typical work schedule: M-F 8:00 am to 5:00PM, and some evenings and weekends with time-and-a-half leave accrued for hours worked over 40.
This position will be hired as a fully-qualified Social Worker III or a Social Worker III Trainee depending on candidate qualifications. Salaries are calculated based on education and experience above minimum qualifications.
The Pay Range for a Social Worker III is $29.51 - $35.50 an hour
The Pay Range for a Social Worker III Trainee is $25.77 - $31.01 an hour
Candidates hired as Social Worker III Trainees are expected to advance to a Social Worker III position once the employee becomes fully qualified. At that time the selected candidate will be promoted and compensated as a qualified Social Worker.
Purpose of the position:
The purpose of this position is to provide mandated services to children and families affected by parental substance use and to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being of children in our community.
Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): Master's degree in Social Work; or a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and one (1) year of directly related experience; or a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or Human Services and two (2) years directly related experience; or Bachelor's degree in another field and three (3) years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. *BSW and Social Work Collaborative Students preferred.
Additional Training and Experience: English/Spanish bi-lingual speakers preferred. Certificate of completion of the NCDHHS Pre-Service Training: Child Welfare in North Carolina is preferred.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: A current, valid North Carolina driver's license.
Essential Functions of the position:
  • Ensure children who cannot safely return to their birth families achieve a safe and legally secure placement via adoption or guardianship.

  • Provide services through which a plan for temporary substitute care appropriate to a child's needs is evaluated, arranged, maintained, and supervised in Court sanctioned placement or a licensed facility when the child's own family is unable to care for him/her adequately due to safety/risk factors.

  • Provide direct services to children and their pre-adoptive caregivers to ensure the protection, safety, and permanency of the children.

  • Assess, prepare, place and monitor children cleared for adoption.

  • Provide state mandated case management services for children in DSS Legal Custody.

  • Develop and monitor service plans with families and provide or refer services as needed.

  • Make recommendations to the court, including services needed, progress and barriers to permanent plan.

  • Establish rapport with children, families, and appropriate professionals/non-professionals in the community to provide a strengths-based, family centered approach in working with families throughout child welfare involvement.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Ability to prioritize, identify, and assess risks, problems and needs often in stressful situations with clients who are hostile, emotionally confused, and resistant; Ability to effectively de-escalate individuals.

  • Knowledge of medical, behavioral, and socio-economic problems and their treatment.

  • Knowledge of numerous funding sources and how to utilize them.

  • Knowledge of basic criminal justice procedures, elements of medical and mental disorders, personality theory, family systems dynamics, interpersonal relations, and cultural differences, values, and lifestyles.

  • Skills in establishing constructive relationships with resistant clients and utilizing family-centered SW practice.

  • Skills and counseling in interviewing and the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively; and skills in creating resources when none are readily available.

  • Thorough Knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their application to specific casework and community problems.

  • Thorough knowledge of agency procedures and resources, community systems and resources, manual material, state and federal regulations, permanency planning philosophy, and laws governing protective services for children.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.
It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.

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