Assistant Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$18-$20/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

  • Assistant Social Worker
  • Providence Pointe Healthcare | Paducah, Kentucky
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Join an Award-Winning Team That Makes a Difference!

At Providence Pointe Healthcare, we believe exceptional care extends beyond physical well-being. We are committed to creating a compassionate, supportive environment where every elder feels valued, respected, and connected.

  • We are proud of our history of excellence, including:
  • 2025 AHCA/NCAL Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award
  • AHCA Quality Initiative Tier One Recognition for reducing hospital readmissions
  • Paducah Sun Readers' Choice Award – Best Nursing Home/Rehabilitation Center for seven consecutive years
  • 2018 Deficiency-Free Survey from the Kentucky Office of Inspector General
  • A history of achieving CMS 4- and 5-Star Quality Ratings

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and dependable Assistant Social Worker to join our team!

In this role, you will support our Social Services Department in promoting the emotional, social, and psychosocial well-being of our elders. You will help residents and families navigate transitions, access resources, and maintain meaningful connections throughout their experience at Providence Pointe.

What You'll Do

  • Assist the Social Services Department with admissions, transitions, and discharge planning.
  • Provide compassionate support to elders and families, addressing concerns and connecting them with appropriate resources.
  • Assist with coordinating care conferences and communicating resident preferences and needs.
  • Support resident satisfaction initiatives and help ensure concerns are appropriately documented and addressed.
  • Advocate for resident dignity, choice, independence, and individual rights.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential documentation in accordance with facility policies.
  • Collaborate with nursing, therapy, activities, and other departments to support person-centered care.
  • Assist with identifying community resources and coordinating referrals.
  • Support social services programming and other departmental responsibilities under appropriate supervision.

Make a Difference Every Day!

At Providence Pointe Healthcare, social services is about more than coordinating care. It's about building relationships, honoring individual needs, and ensuring every elder feels heard, respected, and supported.

If you're compassionate, organized, and passionate about helping others, we'd love to meet you!

Apply today and become part of the Providence Pointe Healthcare family!

Providence Pointe Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status.

Requirements

  • What We're Looking For
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, or a related field preferred.
  • Previous experience in social services, healthcare, or long-term care preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to approach sensitive situations with empathy, professionalism, and discretion.
  • Understanding of resident rights, confidentiality, and person-centered care.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with elders, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • A genuine passion for improving the lives of others.

Why Join Providence Pointe?

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
  • Paid time off for eligible employees
  • Retirement savings opportunities
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A supportive, team-oriented environment
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of elders and their families

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Social Worker supports the Social Services Department by assisting with admissions, transitions, and discharge planning for residents. They also provide compassionate support to elders and families while coordinating care and connecting them with necessary community resources.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Case managementPatient advocacyInterpersonal skillsConflict resolutionResource coordinationCollaboration

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$44k in purchasing powerKentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Kentucky86 active6,544 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 32% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Social Work pay trend+1.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 13 employers
8
<$85k
7
$85k-100k
6
$100k-115k
11
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
CME allowance
31%
Loan repayment
3%

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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 6,454 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Providence Pointe Healthcare

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
Paducah, Kentucky

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Savings

Living in Paducah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,168/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.1
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Paducah, KY-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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