Social Worker Associate

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

• Fertility benefits: Not verified
• Adoption assistance: Not verified
• Surrogacy assistance: Not verified

Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Learning budget

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Salary

$56K-$73K From the posting source

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$81,444 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+6.9% - Faster than average

21% below the BLS role benchmark for healthcare aggregate.

Matched to SOC 29-1141 - Healthcare aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Healthcare From the posting source

Seniority

Mid From the posting source

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Application

Cover letter

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Assessment

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Deadline

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Where they hire

Hires in: ND From the posting source

About this role

Social Worker Associate Fargo, North Dakota Summary The social work associate duties are performed in support of, and under the direct supervision of, a social worker. Work is performed across the Fargo VA Health Care System in the various Service Lines/Services that social workers are assigned to. Duties ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties: The Social Work Associate (SWA) provides non-clinical support to Veterans and their significant others, serving as a primary point of contact for those seeking information, assistance with benefits, or access to community and VA services. Responds to referrals from Social Workers and other interdisciplinary staff, returning calls, meeting with Veterans, and addressing identified non-clinical needs such as transportation coordination, assistance with Medicaid and other benefit applications, and support in accessing housing, food, clothing, lodging, or other community resources. The SWA conducts interviews in person, by telephone, or in community settings to gather background information and clarify service needs. Helps Veterans understand available agency and community resources, explains how to access them, and makes appropriate referrals to additional sources of assistance. While performing these duties, will evaluate the nature and urgency of each situation and promptly notifies appropriate clinical staff when potentially serious behavioral, emotional, or safety concerns are identified, including threats of harm, acute distress, suspected intoxication, or disruptive behaviors. Independently monitors for delays or barriers in service delivery, identifies obstacles, and takes appropriate action to resolve issues

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