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Atco, New Jersey

Social Worker-SS

Social WorkerPer Diem

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Salary Range: $53.00 /hr

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Step by Step - Atco, NJ, Position Type: Per Diem, Education Level: Licensed Social Worker, Salary Range: $53.00 - $53.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Specific duties and responsibilities: Complete initial eligibility evaluations, added assessments, Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP), 6 month progress reviews, annual evaluations, exit evaluations Write Evaluation Summary Reports and contributing information on IFSP’s and participate in all required meetings pertaining to position purpose Provide direct services utilizing the Family Training Model to promote appropriate child development Involve parents/families in techniques and activities to facilitate appropriate child development, as per Family Training Model Facilitate workshops, when appropriate Complete all required reports, session notes, and all other documentation applicable to duty Participate in staff meetings and/or professional development Fulfill job-related responsibilities in a manner reflecting professional and ethical standards of conduct that apply to their specific profession or discipline Perform other duties at Program Director’s request Qualifications: Certified or Licensed Social Worker, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Social Work Examiners pursuant to N.J.S.A. and N.J.A.C

Key Responsibilities

The social worker will conduct eligibility evaluations, develop Individual Family Service Plans, and provide direct services using the Family Training Model. They are also responsible for documenting progress, facilitating workshops, and participating in professional meetings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid New Jersey Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker certification. The role requires professional adherence to ethical standards and the ability to travel for field-based duties.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case ManagementEvaluation ReportingEligibility AssessmentProfessional EthicsWorkshop Facilitation

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 13% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 20 employers

4
<$90k
1
$104k
11
$110k-130k
8
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
18%
CME allowance
18%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Open Mind Health · Stockton, California

$70-$80/hr
#2

Social Worker Hospice (LMSW) (Per Diem) - Rockland, MEPer Diem

Constellation Health Services · Rockland, Maine

$70-$80/hr
#3

LCSW III, Transplant

$56.78-$79.49/hr
#4

Home Health Medical Social Worker

$60-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,264 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Atco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Median resident rent
$1,532/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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