Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27 /Hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service.

As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Enrich lives as a nursing center Social Services Specialist where you will work with patients/residents and their family members/significant others to identify strengths, social, emotional, and mental health needs and then obtain services to meet those needs.

The goal is to provide patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

Services are provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, company policies and procedures, and standards of care.

*Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patient/resident rights and well-being. This includes educating staff on the role of social services.

*Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient/resident to address social service needs.

*Hold meetings with patients/residents, families, and significant others as requested and to provide support and information to improve quality of life.

*Perform patient/resident discharge planning activities such as family/patient education, nursing center documentation and make referrals to appropriate agencies and suppliers.

*Establish relationships and maintain contact and referral flow with community-based agencies/services that benefit our patient/resident population.

Qualifications

*Bachelor's degree in social work or human services field required.

*Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by State of employment to practice in long-term care.

Benefits

*Variable compensation plans

*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts

*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health

*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships

*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

*Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members

*On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned

We Also Offer Several Voluntary Insurances Such As

*Pet Insurance

*Term and Whole Life Insurance

*Short-term Disability

*Hospital Indemnity

*Personal Accident

*Critical Illness

*Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $27.00 - USD $27.00 /Hr.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Case managementPatient advocacyInterdisciplinary collaborationMental health supportPsychosocial assessmentRegulatory complianceFamily supportCommunity resource coordinationCare planning

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 26% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$56kSocial Work median $65k (middle half $52k–$83k)250 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$63k in purchasing powerAlabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Alabama71 active6,555 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% remote · 26% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS social worker listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 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.

Top Social Worker Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 15 employers
7
<$95k
9
$95k-110k
17
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
1
$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
CME allowance
18%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 Genesis Administrative Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Kennett Square, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Variable compensation plans
Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Foundation
Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance
401K
Paid Time Off
Free 24/7 virtual health care

Living in Decatur

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k
Typical market rent
$1,042/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Decatur, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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