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How much do travel social work jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for travel social work in Reno, NV is $19.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.26 and $21.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is travel social work?

Travel social work involves licensed social workers taking temporary assignments in different locations, often to fill short-term staffing needs in hospitals, clinics, or other organizations. These professionals provide the same services as permanent social workers, such as counseling, crisis intervention, and case management, but they move from place to place based on assignment contracts. Travel social work offers the opportunity to gain diverse experience, explore new areas, and typically includes benefits like housing stipends and travel reimbursements. Assignments can last from a few weeks to several months, depending on the employer's needs.

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

To thrive as a Travel Social Worker, you need a degree in social work (BSW or MSW), state licensure, and strong case management and assessment skills. Familiarity with electronic case management systems, documentation software, and often crisis intervention certifications is essential. Excellent communication, cultural competence, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for building rapport in diverse, frequently changing environments. These competencies ensure you can quickly integrate into new settings, provide effective support, and maintain high standards of care for clients across various locations.

What are some common challenges travel social workers face when adjusting to new assignments?

Travel social workers often encounter challenges such as quickly adapting to new workplace cultures, understanding different community resources, and building rapport with clients and interdisciplinary teams in unfamiliar settings. Each assignment may have different documentation systems and protocols, requiring flexibility and fast learning. However, many travel social workers find these challenges rewarding, as they gain diverse experience and develop strong adaptability and communication skills.

What is the difference between Travel Social Work vs Medical Social Work?

AspectTravel Social WorkMedical Social Work
CredentialsTypically requires a BSW or MSW, state licensureRequires BSW or MSW, state licensure, often with additional healthcare certifications
Work EnvironmentVarious locations, including hospitals, clinics, community sites, often temporary assignmentsHospitals, healthcare facilities, clinics, long-term care settings
Employer & IndustryHealthcare agencies, government programs, non-profits, travel agenciesHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations

Travel Social Work involves providing social services across multiple locations, often on temporary assignments, while Medical Social Work focuses on supporting patients within healthcare settings. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in work environment and mobility.

What cities near Reno, NV are hiring for Travel Social Work jobs?

Cities near Reno, NV with the most Travel Social Work job openings:

Infographic showing various Travel Social Work job openings in Reno, NV as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,248 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

Senior Accounting Assistant - Social Work

The University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, NV • On-site

$19.50 - $25.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 18 days ago


University Of Nevada (Reno) rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.


If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu.

Job Description

The School of Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Senior Accounting Assistant to support Nevada Partnership in Training (NPT), a grant-funded program dedicated to advancing child welfare workforce development and training initiatives throughout Nevada. This position is located in Reno, NV.** This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. NPT has programs located in Las Vegas and Reno. This position provides advanced accounting, fiscal, and administrative support to ensure the accurate administration of grant funds in accordance with university, state, federal, and sponsor requirements.


The Senior Accounting Assistant works closely with program leadership, the School of Social Work, and outside partners to support the day-to-day financial operations of the program while maintaining compliance with grant regulations and institutional policies.

This position will perform the following duties:

  • Perform accounting, fiscal, and administrative support functions for NPT.

  • Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with sponsor, university, state, and federal guidelines.

  • Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, travel reimbursements, and journal entries.

  • Reconcile grant accounts and investigate discrepancies.

  • Assist with budget monitoring, financial reporting, and expenditure forecasting.

  • Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation for audits and program reviews.

  • Prepare and compile financial data for grant reports and internal reporting requirements.

  • The position will lead as Office Manager. This position will coordinate meetings, maintain program files and records, and assist with administrative processes.

  • Coordinate with program director, School of Social Work operations, and external partners regarding fiscal transactions, administrative activities, and grant administration.

  • Assist with procurement, scheduling, correspondence, and other operational needs that support program objectives.

  • Ensure timely processing of financial and administrative transactions while adhering to established deadlines.

Essential Qualifications

  • Three or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with experience in LMS, Nevada Box, Workday, Qualtrics, Artificial Intelligence, Canva, Microsoft Office including Excel etc and/or Grant Management: State and Federal are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation Grade

Grade 27

In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01.

For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator

The Perks of PERS

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution Rates

Rich retirement plan - Retirement Calculator

Perks of Working at UNR

  • Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

  • Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits

  • E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

  • Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

  • Staff Employees' Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate. SEC

Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees

The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related. Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit

Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses. Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

Department Information

https://www.unr.edu/social-work

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV - (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter - (required)

Contact Information for Three Supervisory References - (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Transcripts - (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.

Veteran Interview Consideration - (optional) - To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc).

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity."

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University's physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as "University Village," to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google's TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada - led by the University of Nevada, Reno - was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories.Nevada's Tech Hub will strengthen America's lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement - all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visitthe University's website.

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