Pediatric social worker vs case worker

The differences between pediatric social workers and case workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a pediatric social worker, becoming a case worker takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a pediatric social worker has an average salary of $58,039, which is higher than the $41,459 average annual salary of a case worker.

The top three skills for a pediatric social worker include social work, patients and mental health. The most important skills for a case worker are social work, crisis intervention, and patients.

Pediatric social worker vs case worker overview

	Pediatric Social Worker	Case Worker
Yearly salary	$58,039	$41,459
Hourly rate	$27.90	$19.93
Growth rate	9%	9%
Number of jobs	58,217	107,329
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Average age	45	42
Years of experience	2	4

What does a pediatric social worker do?

A pediatric social worker assists sick children and their families in the treatment and management of chronic conditions or illnesses. This role requires one to specialize in an area of pediatric care such as oncology, burns, etc. As a pediatric social worker, you must be ready to take up inpatient and outpatient responsibilities to advise and link your clients with the needed resources. They also offer emotional support, liaise with medical staff, and coordinate the child's care.

What does a case worker do?

Caseworkers are social workers who watch over the welfare of underprivileged individuals and at-risk families by counseling and providing them with assistance. Usually employed under the government or a local non-profit organization, a caseworker must conduct a thorough interview and house visits to determine the needs of the family. They then refer them to any programs or agencies that can give them the specific care and help needed. Furthermore, it is crucial to identify neglect and abuse signs, reporting them to the authorities right away.

Pediatric social worker vs case worker salary

Pediatric social workers and case workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pediatric Social Worker	Case Worker
Average salary	$58,039	$41,459
Salary range	Between $41,000 And $80,000	Between $30,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between pediatric social worker and case worker education

There are a few differences between a pediatric social worker and a case worker in terms of educational background:

	Pediatric Social Worker	Case Worker
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Most common major	Social Work	Psychology
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Pediatric social worker vs case worker demographics

Here are the differences between pediatric social workers' and case workers' demographics:

	Pediatric Social Worker	Case Worker
Average age	45	42
Gender ratio	Male, 13.8% Female, 86.2%	Male, 26.8% Female, 73.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 19.9% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Asian, 3.3% White, 58.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 13.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 2.7% White, 63.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	13%	10%

Differences between pediatric social worker and case worker duties and responsibilities

Pediatric social worker example responsibilities.

Screen, identify, diagnose using DSM nomenclature, treat and manage mental health and/or substance abuse problems.
Monitor high risk neonatal pediatric hospital patients recently discharge, ensuring proper follow-up and clinical management.
Develop a plan for intervention that are consistent with the social/emotional/physical needs of patients and caregivers.
Perform advocacy and referral services to other social service agencies which include alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs.
Coordinate care with community providers for follow up if patient are discharged, prepare documentation for admission to inpatient psychiatry unit.
Analyze psychological / psycho-social evaluations, IEP's, and medical histories within a referral packet to determine eligibility.

Case worker example responsibilities.

Establish collaborative relationships with patients within a supportive atmosphere to assist in confronting drug relate behavior and achieving sobriety.
Review and research leads regarding personal injury cases by obtaining information from the Medicaid recipient's attorney and insurance adjuster
File, close and maintain records in either physical case file or on ETO.
Train new employees and assign tasks in driving and all responsibilities in DCS documentations.
Provide weekly face to face updates to youth and telephonic updates to family members/sponsor with documentation find in ETO.
Facilitate DCS court order supervised visitation during the reunification process.

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Pediatric social worker vs case worker skills

Common pediatric social worker skills

Social Work, 33%
Patients, 24%
Mental Health, 7%
Patient Care, 7%
MSW, 7%
Family Therapy, 2%

Common case worker skills

Social Work, 20%
Crisis Intervention, 8%
Patients, 7%
Substance Abuse, 6%
Community Resources, 6%
Child Abuse, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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