Social Work Assistant

Job Title: Social Work Assistant

Job Category: Social / Human Services

Workplace Type: On-site

Location: Bronx, NY 10475

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (35 hours/week)

Employment Type: Temporary

Experience Level: Entry Level

About The Organisation

Position Overview

We are seeking an entry-level Social Work Assistant (BA-level) to join our team. This role is ideal for candidates interested in social work and community services who have experience supporting seniors and are looking to grow their careers in a collaborative, supportive environment. No social work license is required for this position.

The Social Work Assistant will provide direct support to older adults, assist with service coordination and benefits/entitlement assistance, and maintain accurate documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide social work support to seniors enrolled in the NORC program
• Conduct client assessments and assist with service coordination
• Support clients with benefits and entitlement assistance
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in English
• Collaborate closely with a supportive, team-oriented staff to ensure quality client care
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related social services field (required)
• No social work licence required (no clinical supervision provided)
• 2+ years of experience working in a mental health or social services setting, ideally supporting seniors
• Strong documentation and organisational skills
• Compassionate, client-focused approach
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with elderly populations
• Familiarity with community-based or NORC-style programs
• Russian language skills preferred (not required), due to client population
  
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Social work fundamentals
• Service coordination
• Mental health support
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
  
  
  

Employee Value Proposition

Join a warm, collaborative NORC program team where your work truly makes a difference. This position offers the opportunity to positively impact seniors’ lives while gaining hands-on experience in community-based social services. The environment is supportive, team-oriented, and ideal for professionals early in their social work careers.

What We Offer

• A pleasant, collaborative workplace culture
• Meaningful work supporting older adults in the community
• Excellent entry-level social work experience with no licence required
  
  
  

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bronx, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bronx,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.