Social Work Assistant Jobs in Buffalo, NY

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Peer Advocate

  • Tonawanda, NY (6 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Tonawanda, NY (6 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Are you seeking a rewarding and fulfilling career in the Mental Health and Addictions field? Do you have a passion for helping people in our community? Apply to be a Peer Advocate today! What will...

Peer Advocate Internship

  • Getzville, NY (11 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Getzville, NY (11 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 18 days ago

Participate in harm reduction and abstinence-focused initiatives under supervision, learning strategies to support individuals with addictive behaviors....

Family Peer Advocate

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 20 days ago

Knowledge of community resources and services, particularly those available for families of children with mental health concerns....

Activity Leader

  • Lancaster, NY (13 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lancaster, NY (13 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Social Work Assistant

  • East Aurora, NY (17 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • East Aurora, NY (17 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and community resource referrals. Advocate for residents' rights and well-being....

Recreational Activity Leader - Senior Living

  • Williamsville, NY (10 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Williamsville, NY (10 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Buffalo, NY

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Introduction to Social Work
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Salary for Social Work Assistant Jobs in Buffalo, NY

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

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

Highest Education Level

Social Work Assistants in Buffalo, 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
3.8%
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 Buffalo, 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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