Social Work Assistant Jobs in Amherst, NY

1-9 of 9 Jobs

Family Peer Advocate & Intake Coordinator

  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Minimum of two years of experience working in mental health, social services, or related field. Strong knowledge of community resources and mental health systems in New York State....

Memory Care Activity Assistant

  • North Tonawanda, NY (7 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • North Tonawanda, NY (7 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Clare Bridge Program Assistants have opportunities for...

Activity Leader

  • Lockport, NY (12 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lockport, NY (12 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 5 days ago

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

Social Work Assistant - FT - Day Shift

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Section 424-A of the Social Services Law requires that local social services district to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated child abuse or maltreatment...

Activity Assistant - Memory Care

  • Williamsville, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Williamsville, NY
  • 8 days ago

Activities Assistant: Full-time Job Type: full-time Schedule: Monday thru Friday with Occasional Weekends Setting: Assisted Living Setting Location: Heathwood Assisted Living and Memory Care,...

Activity Leader

  • S Cheek, NY (7 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • S Cheek, NY (7 miles from Amherst, NY)
  • 11 days ago

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

Memory Care Activity Assistant

  • Amherst, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • Amherst, NY
  • 12 days ago

Overview Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Clare Bridge Program Assistants have opportunities for...

Case Assistant-Social Services

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

CASE ASSISTANT-SOCIAL SERVICES Exam Type Notice of Vacancy Department Social Services Job Category Human Services Location Category Buffalo Location 95 Franklin St., Buffalo Posting Date February 18...

Family Peer Advocate

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

Provides crisis intervention. Assists with record-keeping. Completes Medicaid billable service notes....

Demographic Data for Amherst, NY

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Introduction to Social Work
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Salary for Social Work Assistant Jobs in Amherst, 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 Amherst, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.2%
Master's Degree
35.8%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
High School or GED
3.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
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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