Social Work Assistant Jobs in California

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LA Family Housing

Peer Advocate (SPA 1)

LA Family Housing is a leading non-profit agency in Homeless Services and Real Estate Development....

LA Family Housing

Resident Advocate

LA Family Housing is a leading non-profit agency in Homeless Services and Real Estate Development....

LA Family Housing

Peer Advocate

LA Family Housing is a leading non-profit agency in Homeless Services and Real Estate Development....

Social Work Assistant #73 - Child Welfare & Attendance

  • San Joaquin, CA
  • moments ago
  • San Joaquin, CA
  • moments ago

WORK ASSISTANT BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the appropriate departmental manager, the social work assistant shall work with District personnel, schools, students and parents in removing barriers...

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Ability to: Learn basic principles of various human services programs; understand the cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns; effectively communicate social, cultural and behavioral...

Temporary Social Services Assistant

  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Act as liaison between professional staff and clients through clarifying instructions and providing information on basic social services, County programs, and available community resources; act as liaison...

Social Worker Assistant I

  • Ukiah, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Ukiah, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Basic community resources useful to clients served. Acceptable housekeeping and homemaking methods and standards. Basic instructional methods and techniques....

Social Worker Assistant II

  • Ukiah, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Ukiah, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Basic community resources useful to clients served. Acceptable housekeeping and homemaking methods and standards....

Case Management Assistant

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Act as a resource to staff, physicians, patients, families, and providers for discharge planning, community resources, financial counseling, MediCal applications, and authorizations....

Activities Assistant - Memory Care - Full-Time

  • Morgan Hill, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Morgan Hill, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Integral Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care and lifestyle-focused senior living communities. Our company, which was built on our...

Activities Assistant-Memory Care

  • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • 19 hours ago

The Activities Assistant provides exemplary service to residents through presenting classes and instruction, coordinating events, and assisting with transportation as needed. Schedule: Sunday,...

Resident Advocate (Tuesday-Saturday, Night Shift)

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 1 day ago

Good interpersonal and crisis intervention skills with a can do and flexible attitude. Ability to work well under high pressure....

Resident Advocate (Saturday-Wednesday, Day Shift)

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 1 day ago

Good interpersonal and crisis intervention skills with a can do and flexible attitude. Ability to work well under high pressure....

Life Enrichment Assistant Part Time

  • Greenbrae, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Greenbrae, CA
  • 3 days ago

Knowledge of bereavement, grief and loss management theory and practice. Basic knowledge of exercise and other equipment used in activities....

Social Worker Assistant - CBAS/ADHC (San Bernardino)

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 4 days ago

We provide various health, therapeutic and social services for the frail elderly and physically or mentally challenged adults....

Demographic Data for California

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Social Work Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Social Work
Examine the historical development of social work and learn the knowledge, values, and skills that characterize the social worker. Take the next step to make a difference in the lives of...
Areas of Social Work Practice
This course will orient the learner to the context for social work, including the diversity of human needs, human services, social policy, and legislation. Learners will also gain information...
Mental Health in Social Work
Deepen your understanding of mental health in social work through a focus on history and treatment, within a culturally-grounded and trauma-informed approach to mental health and client recovery....

Salary for Social Work Assistant Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSocialServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Social Work Assistant positions.



Highest Education Level

Social Work Assistants in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.1%
Master's Degree
35.8%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
High School or GED
3.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.3%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Social Work Assistants in California
Less than 1 year
42.8%
None
17.8%
1-2 years
16.1%
2-4 years
15.8%
4-6 years
3.8%
8-10 years
3.8%



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