Social Work Assistant Jobs in Amherst, NY

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Family Peer Advocate

  • Cheektowaga, NY (8 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cheektowaga, NY (8 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 2 days ago

The Family Peer Advocate must possess the knowledge and skills to effectively advocate for the needs of parents and families, possess knowledge of community resources, have the ability to communicate...

Activities Coordinator

  • Williamsville, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Williamsville, NY
  • 4 days ago

We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply....

Street Outreach Recovery Peer Advocate

  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 6 days ago

services) Models healthy coping skills for patients Participates in individual and/or group supervision; coordinates with treatment team as appropriate to provide comprehensive services Provides outreach...

Activity Leader

  • Niagara Falls, NY (14 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Niagara Falls, NY (14 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Assists in developing and maintaining good contact with community resources for the betterment of the activities program....

Social Services Assistant

  • East Aurora, NY (16 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • East Aurora, NY (16 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 16 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the social worker with completing a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs....

Recreational Activity Leader - Senior Living

  • Williamsville, NY
  • 27 days ago
  • Williamsville, NY
  • 27 days ago

Assists in developing and maintaining good contact with community resources for the betterment of the activities program....

Activity Leader

  • Niagara Falls, NY (17 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Niagara Falls, NY (17 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Assists in developing and maintaining good contact with community resources for the betterment of the activities program....

Demographic Data for Amherst, NY

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Salary for Social Work Assistant Jobs in Amherst, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Social Work Assistants in Amherst, NY 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 Amherst, NY
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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