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Child Protective Services Social Worker

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April 11, 2024 4 minute read

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Child Protective Services Social Workers are tasked with ensuring the well-being of children who may be experiencing abuse or neglect. They investigate reports of abuse, provide support to families, and work with other professionals to develop safety plans and permanency for children.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following list highlights the roles and responsibilities of a Child Protective Services Social Worker.

Investigating reports of child abuse or neglect
Assessing the safety of children and families
Providing support to families
Working with other professionals to develop safety plans and permanency for children
Testifying in court
Documenting all aspects of casework
Staying up-to-date on child welfare laws and policies

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Salaries for Child Protective Services Social Worker

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$60,000

$78,000

$103,000

$78,000

San Francisco

$72,000

$83,000

$97,000

$83,000

Seattle

$68,000

$80,000

$100,000

$80,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$60,000

$78,000

$103,000

$78,000

San Francisco

$72,000

$83,000

$97,000

$83,000

Seattle

$68,000

$80,000

$100,000

$80,000

Austin

$62,000

$84,000

$114,000

$84,000

Toronto

$66,000

$79,000

$96,000

$79,000

London

£30,000

£37,000

£46,000

£37,000

Paris

€32,000

€37,000

€45,000

€37,000

Berlin

€37,000

€40,000

€48,000

€40,000

Tel Aviv

₪13,200

₪217,200

₪334,000

₪217,200

Singapore

S$37,000

S$44,000

S$62,000

S$44,000

Beijing

¥52,000

¥76,000

¥106,000

¥76,000

Shanghai

¥160,000

¥185,000

¥208,000

¥185,000

Shenzhen

¥124,000

¥190,000

¥293,000

¥190,000

Bengalaru

₹245,000

₹360,000

₹592,000

₹360,000

Delhi

₹194,000

₹225,000

₹595,000

₹225,000

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