Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$23-$25/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

New grads seeking a career in Social Work are welcome to apply with Qualifications of Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, or Human Services

Join a Team That Brings Purpose, Dignity, and Joy to Older Adults Every Day

At Love Joy Adult Day Health Care, we believe healthcare is more than services — it is community, compassion, and human connection. We are seeking a dedicated and heart-centered Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team serving older adults and adults with disabilities in a warm, supportive Adult Day Health Care setting.

In an Adult Day Health Care setting, social workers have the unique opportunity to truly know the people they serve. You will witness growth, build trust with participants, and become part of a caring community that values connection, purpose, and holistic care.

  • Why Social Workers Love Working at Love Joy ADHC
  • Consistent daytime schedule — no after hours or overnight shifts
  • Relationship-based care with ongoing participant connections
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
  • Opportunity to support both participants and caregivers
  • Meaningful work focused on dignity, prevention, and quality of life
  • Supportive and mission-driven workplace culture

Job Summary

  • Conduct psychosocial assessments and individualized care planning
  • Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention
  • Support participants experiencing isolation, depression, anxiety, grief, or adjustment challenges
  • Assist families and caregivers with education, resources, and long-term planning
  • Coordinate with healthcare providers, community agencies, and support services
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and participant care conferences
  • Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with California ADHC regulations
  • Advocate for participant rights, dignity, safety, and quality of care

Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or other related field or Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other related field and 2 years of experience in a healthcare or social services setting

Candidates with a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology or other related field, but no Social Work experience can qualify as a Social Worker Assistant to start on the career path of becoming a Social Worker

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate demeanor.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Knowledge of community resources and services for seniors.
  • Proficient in documentation and familiarity with electronic health records.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and ethical practice.

Additional Requirements

  • Current CPR and First Aid certification
  • Bilingual skills are a plus (Vietnamese, Korean)

Position Status: Full-time position (32-35 hours per week)

  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Healthcare Reimbursement
  • Dental/Vision
  • 401K

If you are passionate about serving vulnerable populations and want to work in an environment where compassion matters every day, we would love to hear from you. Contact the hiring manager directly at ABraley@lovejoyadhc.com.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans for older adults and adults with disabilities. Provide ongoing emotional support, crisis intervention, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and community agencies.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentCase managementInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsAdvocacyGeriatric careCommunity resource knowledge

Social Worker Career Context

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (970 salary observations; 1,810 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (6,785 salary observations; 21,092 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 28 employers

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<$80k
8
$80k-100k
9
$100k-120k
13
$120k-140k
2
$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Licensed Clinical Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,562 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Healthcare reimbursement
Dental/Vision