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JGS Lifecare
Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$34/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Social Worker | JGS – Leavitt Family Jewish Home
  • $30.00 - $34.00/hour, based on experience
  • $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!
  • Full-Time

At JGS – Leavitt Family Jewish Home, we not only provide compassionate and comprehensive care, but we are a leader in the industry when it comes to the value we place on resident care and employee appreciation!

Delivering Solutions that Matter

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans to address residents' emotional, social, and discharge planning needs.

Provide counseling, intervention, and ongoing support to residents and their families while advocating for resident rights and quality of life.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate services, facilitate care conferences, and ensure resident-centered care.

Connect residents and families with community resources and post-discharge support services to promote successful care transitions.

Qualifications for Success

  • Bachelor or Master of Social Work (BSW or MSW)
  • Current, unencumbered MA Social Worker license (LSW)
  • Prior experience in a long-term care setting strongly preferred
  • Ability to communicate fluently in English – both verbally and written

Benefits for Eligible Positions

Comprehensive health & insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, plus optional supplemental coverage (STD, LTD, accident, critical illness, pet insurance)

Strong financial & retirement benefits including 403(b) retirement savings, flexible spending account, tuition reimbursement, and sign-on bonus

  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and a paid birthday
  • Perks that support daily living such as free meals, snacks, weekly groceries, and free parking
  • Inclusive workplace with great environment and rewarding organization culture
  • Convenient location & accessibility easily reachable via major highways and MBTA commuter rail and bus
  • Apply today and become part of our team at JGS – Leavitt Family Jewish Home!

JGS communities are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker will conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans to support residents' emotional and social needs. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to facilitate care conferences and coordinate successful discharge transitions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor or Master of Social Work degree and possess a current, unencumbered Massachusetts Social Worker license (LSW). Prior experience in a long-term care setting is strongly preferred.

Key Skills

Care planningResident advocacyInterdisciplinary collaborationCase managementCommunity resource coordinationCommunication

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 32% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Longmeadow

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$479k
Median resident rent
$1,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health & insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, plus optional supplemental coverage
403(b) retirement savings
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Sign-on bonus
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and a paid birthday
Free meals, snacks, weekly groceries, and free parking
Inclusive workplace