60 Social work assistant jobs in Columbus, OH


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Qualifications for becoming a social work assistant include at least a high school diploma or GED certificate. Your employer should provide some short-term on-the-job training to help you understand the responsibilities of the job. A driver’s license may be required, and you must pass a background check. To be more competitive in the industry, you can get an associate or bachelor’s degree in areas like social science or human service. This type of education usually includes some fieldwork to give you a sense of the job. If you have limited work experience with social work field, you may start with clerical work. With more experience, you might manage a group home.

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Top Types Of Social Work Assistant Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Social Work Assistant positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Social Worker In Japan

    Salary range: $59,000 - $91,500

    Social Worker In Japan is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Social Worker In Japan jobs pay between $59,000 (25th percentile) and $91,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Social Worker In Japan job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Associates Degree Social Work

    Salary range: $27,500 - $56,500

    Associates Degree Social Work is a common job search query. Most salaries for Associates Degree Social Work jobs pay between $27,500 (25th percentile) and $56,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Associates Degree Social Work job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Social Worker

    Salary range: $59,000 - $91,500

    Social Workers help individuals, children, and families from all backgrounds to overcome personal difficulties and help their clients get the help they need. Assistance may include food and housing subsidies, health care, and job training. Part of their duties involve crisis prevention; many of their clients deal with poverty, abuse, addiction, and unemployment.

  • Geriatric Social Worker

    Salary range: $55,500 - $71,500

    A geriatric social worker looks after the needs of elderly clients. Their duties may include helping clients budget, find employment, apply for medical benefits, deal with mental health issues like depression, and find social activities. Part of geriatric social work is ensuring there are no signs of abuse in the client’s living situation, whether that is their home, a hospital, or a nursing facility.

  • Director Of Social Work

    Salary range: $71,000 - $116,500

    The role of a director of social work is to manage a facility’s day-to-day operations, admitting and discharging residents, and directing comprehensive social service programs. Your responsibilities include meeting with residents and their families to help develop a discharge plan, including therapy, working with home care agencies and reimbursement coordinators. Other duties include completing social service assessments, resolving grievances, and providing social support to residents if required. As a team leader, you help coordinate the services needed for residents to have a smooth transition back into their communities. You also maintain consistent communication with families during each resident’s stay at your center. There are positions available in a variety of facilities including rehabilitation centers, long-term care, mental health care facilities, non-profits, hospitals, and nursing homes. Non-profits require you to organize fundraising events and promotions as needed.

  • Social Security

    Salary range: $59,000 - $91,500

    Social Security is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Social Security jobs pay between $59,000 (25th percentile) and $91,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Social Security job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Relocation Package Social Work

    Salary range: $41,500 - $88,000

    Relocation Package Social Work is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Relocation Package Social Work jobs pay between $41,500 (25th percentile) and $88,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Relocation Package Social Work job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Social Work Relocation

    Salary range: $38,000 - $57,000

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  • Emergency Department Social Worker

    Salary range: $59,000 - $91,500

    Emergency Department Social Worker is a common job search query. Most salaries for Emergency Department Social Worker jobs pay between $59,000 (25th percentile) and $91,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Emergency Department Social Worker job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Travel Social Worker

    Salary range: $59,000 - $91,500

    Travel Social Worker is a common job search query. Most salaries for Travel Social Worker jobs pay between $59,000 (25th percentile) and $91,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Travel Social Worker job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.