Child Welfare Worker Salary in the United States

How much does a Child Welfare Worker make in the United States? The average Child Welfare Worker salary in the United States is $53,712 as of August 27, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $47,329 and $61,124. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

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Permanency Social Worker
FAMILY BUILDERS BY ADOPTION - San Francisco , CA
... child welfare system, including permanency. Knowledge of and experience working with youth who have ... experienced exploitation. Skills and experience working in multicultural settings and through an ...
ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago
Mental Health Therapist
Anson Family Counseling - Syracuse , UT
If you would love to work with children and families that have been affected by trauma and are in some way dealing with the child welfare system, then working for us would be top notch! We offer good ...
ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago
Licensed Clinical Supervisor
Families First of Florida - Tampa , FL
... LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Previous clinical supervisory/management experience preferred. * Knowledge of Florida child welfare system preferred.
ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago
Compliance Associate
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington -
... working collaboratively with early learning, behavioral health, child welfare, housing, St. Vincent Center leadership and administrative teams Organized; computer literate with Excel, Word, with ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Family Service Specialist
Wu Yee Children's Services - San Francisco , CA
One year of experience working in Child Care Subsidy Department, EarlyHead Start or Head Start ... We offer competitive health and welfare benefits, a generous employer contribution match to a 403b ...
ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago
Care Coordinator - Social Services
Choices Coordinated Care Solutions - Indianapolis , IN
... child welfare or juvenile justice system. The Care Coordinator is responsible for completing a comprehensive strengths-based assessment of the individual, working in full partnership with team ...
ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago