Social Worker (CDA / MOE / MOH)
Supports vulnerable children, families, and individuals through assessments, interventions, and connections to government and community services.
Typical Salary
J$1.5M
to J$3M per year
Open Roles
600+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Growing
Social sector expansion
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Career Paths
Social Work Assistant→Social Worker→Senior Social Worker→Principal Social Worker→Director Social Services
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$2.2M
Entry: J$1.5MSenior: J$3M
Key Skills
Case assessment
Family intervention
Child safeguarding
Crisis counselling
Report writing
Court testimony
Community networking
Case management
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Social Work
Preferred
- MSc Social Work
- Child & family therapy training
Professional Qualifications
- BSc Social Work (UWI/UTech)
- Social Worker registration (JSWA)
- MSc Social Work (advantageous)
- Child safeguarding training
Market Trend
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