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Social Worker Assistant
Career Insights for Family / School / General Social Worker
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$63,420 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
At Heritage Hall, we regard patients as cherished members of our extended family. We prioritize providing both patients and their families with peace of mind, assuring them through our actions that their loved ones are under the attentive and capable care of our dedicated team. Each of our centers reflects the culture and essence of the community it serves, and our team is wholeheartedly committed to treating patients and families with the same level of care and compassion we would offer our own loved ones. The Social Worker assists plans, organizes, and directs programs that facilitate the social, psychological, and physiological well-being of each resident; provides direct resident and family support; and acts as a resident advocate.