Social Workers for hire in Newark, NJ

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills7%
    Organizational Skills6%
    Individual Group Counseling5%
  • Education level

    Master's degree98%
    Bachelor's degree2%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    6-10 years30%
    Less than a year20%
  • Current company

    Good Shepherd Services
    Hackensack Meridian Health
    Achievement First Linden Middle School
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years75%
    Less than a year25%

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Last updated: Oct 15, 2026

Social Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Newark, NJ: $72,364 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $53,174 – $98,480 yearly

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  • Social Worker

    Bayonne, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBilingualForeign Language Proficiency
  • Renal Social Worker

    Union, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    LMSWSocial Work LicenseLSW

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsSocial Work LicenseForeign Language ProficiencyHaitian Creole
  • Social Worker

    East Orange, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Managing Social Services ClientsSocial WorkSocial Work Care CoordinationCase ManagementIndividual Case Management in Social ServicesSocial Work License+2 more

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsIndividual Group CounselingGroup Facilitation in TherapyGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyIndividual Counseling
  • DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WORKER

    Union, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementBehavioral HealthHealth EducationPatient Resuscitation
  • Psychiatric Social Worker

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerSocial Work License

    Skills

    Social WorkCase ManagementCrisis InterventionIndividual Group CounselingGroup TherapyIndividual Therapy
  • School Social Worker

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Clinical Social WorkerLMSWLicensed Clinical Social WorkerDriver's LicenseSocial Work License

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsProfessional EthicsExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with Autism

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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 60 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 individual group counseling.

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: school social worker, DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WORKER and psychiatric 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 Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a social worker?

Most social workers have 12 years of professional experience.

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