Social Work Assistant Jobs in New Bedford, MA

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Top hiring companies in your area for Social Work Assistant positions

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

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Social Work Assistant position

• Advocacy
• Anger Management
• Art Therapy
• Associates
• Bachelors Degree in Psychology
• Background Checks
• Behavior Management
• Biopsychosocial Assessment
• Care Planning
• Case Management
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
• Child Development
• Child Welfare
• Communication Skills
• Community Resources
• Community Service
• Computer Skills
• Counseling
• Curriculum Development
• Customer Service
• Documentation
• Domestic Violence
• Driving
• Education Experience
• File Management
• Filing
• Foster Care
• General Cleaning
• Gerontology
• Harm Reduction
• Health Care
• Healthcare Management
• HIPAA
• Home Visits
• Human Services
• Intake Assessments
• Interventions
• Interviewing
• Investigation
• Juvenile Justice
• Leadership
• Life Skills
• Management
• Mental Health
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Nursing
• Organization
• Policy Administration
• Policy Development
• Problem Solving
• Program Coordinator
• Referrals
• Regulatory Compliance
• Rehabilitation
• Reimbursement
• Scheduling
• Scheduling Appointments
• Social Services
• Sociology
• Staff Supervision
• Telephone Skills
• Therapeutic Recreation
• Training and Development
• Tutoring
• Verbal Communication
• Writing Skills

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills

If you are pursuing a career in social work, there are two main paths to consider: clinical and non-clinical roles. Review this quick comparison of the day-to-day duties, focus areas, educational and licensing requirements, and salary and outlook data to determine which occupation is right for you.

The social services field is expected to grow 12 percent over the next 10 years, so this is a great time to dust off the resume and move up the ladder. Use these five tips to help you make your dream a reality.

Read our guide to social services jobs – including probation officers, family therapists, and child advocates – to find the one that’s right for you.