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Hamburg, New York

Social Worker

Social Worker 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$23-$25/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

  • Social Worker
  • Rate: $23-$25/hour (depending on experience)
  • Shift: Full-Time
  • Schedule: Days

Autumn View Health Care Facility is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to support residents and families through every stage of their care journey. In this role, you'll assess psychosocial needs, coordinate services, facilitate care planning, and help residents achieve the highest possible quality of life in a supportive, resident-centered environment.

Located in Hamburg, NY, Autumn View Health Care Facility is proud to be part of The McGuire Group, a recognized leader in skilled nursing and rehabilitation services throughout New York State.

As a CMS 5-Star rated facility and one of Newsweek's top-ranked nursing homes in New York, Autumn View is known for its commitment to quality care and clinical excellence. Our team members enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment where compassion, innovation, and professional growth are valued. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference every day.

Responsibilities

  • Complete psychosocial assessments and social histories upon admission
  • Assist residents and families with advance directives, care planning, and transition support
  • Facilitate care plan meetings with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team
  • Provide counseling, support, and interventions related to emotional, social, and behavioral needs
  • Coordinate discharge planning and referrals to community resources and home care services
  • Complete MDS assessments and documentation as assigned
  • Document resident and family interactions in the electronic medical record
  • Serve as a liaison between residents, families, staff, and outside agencies
  • Participate in QAPI initiatives and contribute to quality improvement efforts
  • Collaborate with all disciplines to promote resident well-being and positive outcomes

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field required
  • LMSW, BSW, or MSW preferred
  • Minimum of one year of experience (paid or volunteer) working with a geriatric population in a healthcare setting
  • Experience with MDS, discharge planning, and electronic medical records preferred
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
  • Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Retirement Saving Options

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionCase ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient AdvocacyCommunity Resource CoordinationCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at Confidential Employer a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Social Work — ranked against 6,344 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Confidential Employer ranks #3 of 17 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in social workranked against 6,344 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$48k–$52kSocial Work median $76k (middle half $66k–$111k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$46k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in New York608 active6,440 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% remote · 28% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York social worker listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 6% offer loan repayment662 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,592 in the last 30 days1,395 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Confidential Employer#3 of 17 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,344 Social Work listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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17
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9
$110k-125k
5
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs
401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
35%
CME allowance
27%
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Social Work listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,344 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Hospitals and Health Care
Buffalo, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Retirement Saving Options

Living in Hamburg

Typical market rent
$1,371/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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