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Louisville, Kentucky

Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$30/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Join Kyrm as a dedicated professional in the field of social work, where you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals and communities. This position is ideal for someone passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide support and guidance to clients facing various challenges.
  • Conduct assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored intervention plans.
  • Collaborate with other professionals and community resources to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
  • Advocate for clients and facilitate access to necessary services and resources.
  • Monitor client progress and adjust interventions as needed.

Requirements

  • A degree in Social Work or a related field.
  • Proven experience in a social work setting.
  • Strong understanding of social policies and community resources.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice to Have

  • Additional certifications in specialised areas of social work.
  • Experience working with diverse populations.
  • Knowledge of mental health issues and resources.
  • Familiarity with case management software.
  • Salary: 20 - 30 USD Per hour

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Client assessmentIntervention planningAdvocacyMental health awarenessRecord keepingTeamwork

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 36% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$42k–$62kSocial Work median $65k (middle half $53k–$80k)260 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$58k in purchasing powerKentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Kentucky88 active6,577 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 36% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,573 in the last 30 days1,495 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Social Work pay trend−1.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 19 employers
8
<$80k
2
$80k-95k
7
$95k-110k
10
$110k-125k
5
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
32%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Portland, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance Health · Emeryville, California

$117k-$134k
#3

Behavioral Health Specialist Requires LCSW LPC or LMFT

$61k-$130k
#4

LICSW/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

$73k-$126k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,477 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Louisville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$276k
Typical market rent
$1,330/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.