Pays $24.61-$30.68/hr — $6k below the Social Worker market median of ~$70k (177 jobs)
About the Role
Skilled nursing facility social worker. Full-time. $51K-$64K/year. Burlington, VT.
Join Elderwood as a Social Worker – Skilled Nursing Facility in Burlington, Vermont, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $24.61 - $30.68/hour.
- Weekly Pay Schedule
- Gas Allowance Stipend and Ferry Reimbursement
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off and holiday package
- Tuition assistance programs
- Employee referral bonus opportunities
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Elderwood as a Social Worker – Skilled Nursing Facility.
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker assesses the psychosocial and emotional needs of residents to develop and implement individualized care plans. They also facilitate the admission and discharge process while advocating for resident rights and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related human services field. At least one year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 45 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% are remote, 16% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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