Sample Social Worker Job Description Outline Guide

It’s important for employers to write good job descriptions so they can attract the most highly qualified
and talented social workers. A job description should articulate the most important outcomes you need
from a social worker for the position you are looking to fill. Below is a sample social work job description
outline that can be used to help guide employers when they are developing a social work job
description.

Organization Name:
Organization Description:
OrganizationWeb site:
Job Title:
Salary (or salary range):
Location:
Type (full – experienced, part-time – entry level, etc.)
Preferred Education:
Benefits (401K, health, dental, vision, etc.):
Job Description:

• Job duties (tasks that need to be performed / responsibilities)
• Crucial functions of the job with examples
• Articulate the most important outcomes needed from the position
  
• Description of work environment
• Schedule / hours / shift\
• Background investigation required / drug and alcohol screening

Candidate Qualifications:

• Education level
• Credential / licensing requirements
• Years of experience
• Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Technical skills, if applicable
• Travel requirements (drivers license)
• Language requirements (bilingual skills)

Employer Contact Information (include how candidates apply for position):