Social Work Assistant Jobs in Kentucky
Social Work Assistant jobs in Kentucky are in steady demand, concentrated in community mental health centers, child welfare agencies, and state-run social services programs, with openings at every level from entry-level support staff to experienced case aide. Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green are the busiest hiring metros, anchored by large employers such as Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Seven Counties Services, and Centerstone. The most in-demand specialties include child protective services support, behavioral health case assistance, and substance use recovery services. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top cityLexington, KY
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University of Kentucky
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University of Kentucky
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Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) - Home Health - PRN
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Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) - Home Health - PRN
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Elizabethtown, Kentucky
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Assistant Professor in Social Work
University of Kentucky·Lexington, Kentucky
Job functions:
Bachelor of Science
Full Time
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant Professor in Social Work
Requisition Number
FE04970
Working Title
Department Name
8T110:College of Social Work
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track
Required Education
PhD in Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or related field (ABD will be considered)
Required Related Experience
Strong potential for securing external funding and producing high-quality scholarship. Ability to foster, develop, and/or maintain positive professional relationships with local, state, federal, and private social work focused agencies/organizations/associations.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK (CoSW) is a renowned leader in higher education. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition. Always, in all ways.
As the state’s flagship university, CoSW is committed to actualizing our mission through innovative, accessible academic programming. CoSW is home to several undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, including: Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (traditional and online), Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (traditional and online), Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (traditional and online), Master of Science in Criminal Justice (online), Master of Social Work (hybrid and online), Doctorate of Social Work (online), Ph.D. in Social Work (traditional), and multiple certificate programs. In addition to Lexington’s main campus, we have a satellite campus at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas.
To continue to advance our support infrastructure for CoSW, we invite applicants for a 9-month, tenure eligible, Assistant Professor in Social Work position in the Regular Title Series to begin as early as Spring or Fall 2027.
The University’s mission involves three primary functions across our faculty cohort: instruction, research, and service. Each year, various ranking faculty work with the Office of the Dean to delineate their distribution of effort (DOE). This DOE outlines how faculty will spend their time. In general, DOE for faculty members in the Regular Title Series typically includes allocations in the areas of instruction, research, and service. Of course, the DOE can fluctuate depending on an array of factors (e.g., grant funding, new course development, service to the college, etc.).
While the DOE is reviewed on an ongoing basis, faculty are expected to develop and maintain a dynamic, externally funded research program and strong record of high-impact scholarship (e.g., publications, presentations, etc.). In addition, successful candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. It is expected that work in this faculty appointment, including but not limited to course instruction, office hours, administrative meetings, and attending college-wide events such as faculty meetings, will occur on-site.
Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits
While the DOE is reviewed on an ongoing basis, faculty are expected to develop and maintain a dynamic, externally funded research program and strong record of high-impact scholarship (e.g., publications, presentations, etc.). In addition, successful candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. It is expected that work in this faculty appointment, including but not limited to course instruction, office hours, administrative meetings, and attending college-wide events such as faculty meetings, will occur on-site.
Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits
Minimum Requirements
- PhD in Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or related field (ABD will be considered)
- Strong potential for securing external funding and producing high-quality scholarship
- Ability to foster, develop, and/or maintain positive professional relationships with local, state, federal, and private social work focused agencies/organizations/associations
Procedure for Candidacy
Applicants are requested to submit the following:
- Letter of interest detailing applicant’s goodness of fit for the position, a brief discussion of research agenda, and relevant teaching experience (upload as Cover Letter)
- Curriculum Vitae (upload as Resume)
- Research statement that summarizes applicant’s current interests, trajectory, and impact on the social work field (upload as Specific Request #1)
- Contact information for at least three professional references (upload as Specific Request #2)
We anticipate this search will run from October through December 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.
Inquiries about the position can be emailed to UKCOSW@uky.edu.
Inquiries about the position can be emailed to UKCOSW@uky.edu.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
University of Kentucky
Assistant Professor in Social Work
Lexington, Kentucky
Added 2w ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
Bachelor of Science
Full Time
Job Description
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant Professor in Social Work
Requisition Number
FE04970
Working Title
Department Name
8T110:College of Social Work
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track
Required Education
PhD in Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or related field (ABD will be considered)
Required Related Experience
Strong potential for securing external funding and producing high-quality scholarship. Ability to foster, develop, and/or maintain positive professional relationships with local, state, federal, and private social work focused agencies/organizations/associations.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK (CoSW) is a renowned leader in higher education. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition. Always, in all ways.
As the state’s flagship university, CoSW is committed to actualizing our mission through innovative, accessible academic programming. CoSW is home to several undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, including: Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (traditional and online), Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (traditional and online), Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (traditional and online), Master of Science in Criminal Justice (online), Master of Social Work (hybrid and online), Doctorate of Social Work (online), Ph.D. in Social Work (traditional), and multiple certificate programs. In addition to Lexington’s main campus, we have a satellite campus at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas.
To continue to advance our support infrastructure for CoSW, we invite applicants for a 9-month, tenure eligible, Assistant Professor in Social Work position in the Regular Title Series to begin as early as Spring or Fall 2027.
The University’s mission involves three primary functions across our faculty cohort: instruction, research, and service. Each year, various ranking faculty work with the Office of the Dean to delineate their distribution of effort (DOE). This DOE outlines how faculty will spend their time. In general, DOE for faculty members in the Regular Title Series typically includes allocations in the areas of instruction, research, and service. Of course, the DOE can fluctuate depending on an array of factors (e.g., grant funding, new course development, service to the college, etc.).
While the DOE is reviewed on an ongoing basis, faculty are expected to develop and maintain a dynamic, externally funded research program and strong record of high-impact scholarship (e.g., publications, presentations, etc.). In addition, successful candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. It is expected that work in this faculty appointment, including but not limited to course instruction, office hours, administrative meetings, and attending college-wide events such as faculty meetings, will occur on-site.
Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits
While the DOE is reviewed on an ongoing basis, faculty are expected to develop and maintain a dynamic, externally funded research program and strong record of high-impact scholarship (e.g., publications, presentations, etc.). In addition, successful candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. It is expected that work in this faculty appointment, including but not limited to course instruction, office hours, administrative meetings, and attending college-wide events such as faculty meetings, will occur on-site.
Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits
Minimum Requirements
- PhD in Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or related field (ABD will be considered)
- Strong potential for securing external funding and producing high-quality scholarship
- Ability to foster, develop, and/or maintain positive professional relationships with local, state, federal, and private social work focused agencies/organizations/associations
Procedure for Candidacy
Applicants are requested to submit the following:
- Letter of interest detailing applicant’s goodness of fit for the position, a brief discussion of research agenda, and relevant teaching experience (upload as Cover Letter)
- Curriculum Vitae (upload as Resume)
- Research statement that summarizes applicant’s current interests, trajectory, and impact on the social work field (upload as Specific Request #1)
- Contact information for at least three professional references (upload as Specific Request #2)
We anticipate this search will run from October through December 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.
Inquiries about the position can be emailed to UKCOSW@uky.edu.
Inquiries about the position can be emailed to UKCOSW@uky.edu.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in social work assistant jobs across Kentucky.
- Active registration or certification recognized by the Kentucky Board of Social Work
- Associate or bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related human services field
- Experience working with vulnerable populations such as children, elderly, or individuals with disabilities
- Proficiency with case management software and electronic client recordkeeping systems
- Valid Kentucky driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits and field work
- Ability to pass a Kentucky state background check and child abuse registry clearance
Social Work Assistant Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a social work assistant in Kentucky?
To work as a social work assistant in Kentucky, you typically need an associate or bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field. The Kentucky Board of Social Work oversees licensure in the state, and some assistant-level roles require registration as a Social Worker Associate. Employers in child welfare and behavioral health often require completion of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services onboarding training before you begin working with clients.
Which companies hire social work assistants in Kentucky?
Employers hiring social work assistants in Kentucky right now include University of Kentucky, Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, and Kentucky State University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kentucky's large public sector footprint means state agencies and nonprofit community mental health centers consistently account for a significant share of openings across the state.
Which Kentucky cities have the most social work assistant jobs?
The cities with the most social work assistant openings in Kentucky are Lexington, Frankfort, and Elizabethtown. Louisville dominates because of its concentration of hospital systems, state agency regional offices, and large nonprofit providers, while Lexington draws demand from its university-affiliated clinics and regional behavioral health networks, and Bowling Green reflects growth in social services tied to its expanding manufacturing and refugee resettlement communities.
Are there remote social work assistant jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, but they're rare. Social work assistant roles are largely hands-on, involving in-person client contact, home visits, and direct case support that cannot be done remotely. About 0% of social work assistant openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve documentation, telephone intake screening, or administrative case coordination rather than direct field work.
How can I get hired as a social work assistant in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which regularly hires program support staff and family service workers at the entry level with no prior experience required beyond a relevant degree. Community mental health agencies like Seven Counties Services and Comprehend also hire support staff into supervised roles. Completing a field placement or practicum through a Kentucky community college social work program and earning your Social Worker Associate registration with the Kentucky Board of Social Work both strengthen a new candidate's application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to social work assistant jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to social work assistant jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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