Social Workers for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
- Doctorate
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
DaVita
Optum
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Social Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $62,746 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,023 – $85,544 yearly
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Social Worker
Hamburg, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CPIFirst Aid CertificationCertified Case ManagerLMSWDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCase ManagementSocial WorkSocial Worker
Lackawanna, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLMSWCertified Social WorkerSocial Work LicenseSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCase ManagementSchool Social Worker
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Licensed Certified Social WorkerTeaching CertificationClinical Social WorkerLicensed Psychologist CredentialsDriver's LicenseLCMHC+14 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPerson-Centered TherapyPsychotherapist (Remote)
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDClinical Social WorkerFirst Aid CertificationCertified Case ManagerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCase ManagementChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenMicrosoft OfficeLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Clinical Social WorkerLMSWLicensed Clinical Social WorkerEMDR CertificationSocial Work LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementIndividual Group CounselingIndividual TherapyIndividual CounselingMental Health AssessmentsLicensed Mental Health Clinician
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationLMSWBoard Certified Autism TechnicianCPRSocial Work LicenseSkills
LeadershipTrauma-Sensitive PracticesTrauma-Informed CareSafety PlansCase ManagementProgram Development
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What's the average time to fill a social worker role?
The average time to fill a social worker role is 62 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do social workers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a social worker include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for social workers?
Common licenses or certifications for social workers include: Social Work License, LMSW and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to social workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to social workers include: psychotherapist (remote), licensed mental health clinician and lead social worker.
What level of education is common for a social worker?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a social worker in Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a social worker?
Most social workers have 13 years of professional experience.
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