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Lifespace Communities
Delray Beach, Florida

Qualified Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$57k-$78k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 25m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Community

Harbours Edge

Address

  • 401 E Linton Blvd
  • Delray Beach, Florida 33483

Pay Range

$56,700.00-$77,900.00+ Annual

Make a Difference. Build Connections. Change Lives.

Looking for a career where your compassion makes a real impact?

At Lifespace Communities, we're looking for a passionate, people-focused Qualified Social Worker who loves making a difference in the lives of older adults.

This isn't just about providing social services. It's about being a trusted advocate, building meaningful relationships, and helping residents and families navigate life's important moments.

What You'll Do

Be a voice for residents. Advocate for their rights, dignity, and well-being.

Build meaningful relationships. Connect with residents, families, and care teams.

Make transitions easier. Guide residents and families through move-ins, care planning, and changes in care.

Lead with compassion. Provide emotional support, resources, and solutions.

Make an impact. Coordinate personalized care plans, assessments, and social services while ensuring regulatory compliance.

What You Bring

  • Master's in Social Work + 1 year of healthcare experience OR
  • Bachelor's in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field + 3 years of healthcare experience
  • At least 1 year of supervised healthcare experience
  • Social Worker license as required by state regulations

CPR Certification

A passion for helping older adults live their best lives!

Why Lifespace?

Purpose-driven work. Meaningful relationships. A team that cares.

Join an organization where your expertise is valued, your contributions matter, and every day brings an opportunity to positively impact someone's life.

Ready for a career with purpose? Apply today and Live Lifespace!

As part of the hiring process and in accordance with Florida law, healthcare candidates who accept a job offer are required to complete a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. This step is quick, secure, and helps us finalize your employment as smoothly as possible.

Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

Company Overview

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations.

For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind.

Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day.

At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

The social worker will advocate for residents' rights and well-being while coordinating personalized care plans and social services. They will also guide residents and families through transitions, move-ins, and changes in care to ensure a supportive environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold either a Master's degree in Social Work with one year of healthcare experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field with three years of healthcare experience. A valid social worker license and CPR certification are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementAdvocacyAssessmentHealthcare coordinationRelationship buildingCrisis interventionDocumentationGeriatric care

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 26% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$57k–$78kSocial Work median $67k (middle half $56k–$73k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$65k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Florida312 active6,546 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 26% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida social worker listings (all specialties): 3% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment329 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,608 in the last 30 days1,361 the 30 days before (+92%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$67k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Social Worker Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 18 employers
6
<$85k
5
$85k-100k
4
$100k-115k
16
$115k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
27%
CME allowance
21%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Portland, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) w/bonus - 5413Contract

Vantage Search Group · Montgomery, Alabama

$83k-$135k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$117k-$134k
#4

LICSW/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

$73k-$126k
+ 32 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 6,463 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lifespace Communities

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Living in Delray Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$600k≈ 10.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,820/mo≈ 60% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.