How to hire a social work instructor

How to hire a social work instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step social work instructor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a social work instructor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new social work instructor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the social work instructor you need to hire. Certain social work instructor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A social work instructor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, social work instructors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents social work instructor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Social Work Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Social Work Instructor	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.	$14-25
   Instructor	Instructors are responsible for imparting knowledge to students. They are well-versed in different topics related to their area of teaching... Show more	$14-45
   Social Work Internship	Social work interns are students who chose to do their on-the-job training in the field of social work. They apply for an internship at social services facilities... Show more	$12-24

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Social Work
   • MSW
   • Syllabus
   • Sociology
   • Mental Health
   • Criminal Justice
   • BSW
   • Social Environment
   • Research Methods
   • Student Performance
   • Child Abuse
   • Learning Environment
   • Course Materials
   • Class Discussions

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Collaborate with partners including public and private agencies to achieve permanency for children.
   • Cover the fundamental concepts of chemistry and biology including cell biology, metabolism, microbiology, genetics, evolution and histology.
   • Conduct educational and help established ADHD groups for parents and teachers.
   • Used solid phase extraction, UV-Vis spectroscopy, HPLC, and NMR techniques.
   • Work alongside cinematography professor William Fraker, ASC, and directing professors Monte Hellma n, Adam Collis, Michael Uno.
   • Facilitate individual and group therapy, using evidence-base practices for persons with PTSD, and dual-diagnosis including substance abuse disorders.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your social work instructor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A social work instructor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, social work instructors' average salary in south carolina is 33% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level social work instructors earn 43% less than senior-level social work instructors.
   • Certifications. A social work instructor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a social work instructor's salary.

   Average social work instructor salary

   $41,282yearly

   $19.85 hourly rate

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   Entry-level social work instructor salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 13, 2026

4. Writing a social work instructor job description

   A social work instructor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a social work instructor job description:

   Social work instructor job description example

   MUST be vaccinated against COVID-19. Required to provide documentation

   during the Onboarding process.

   Mission: To create opportunities for people with barriers to economic well-being

   www.fedcapmaine.org.

   In 1935 three men who had sustained injuries in WWI met in Times Square and literally

   changed the world for people with physical disabilities. Fedcap Rehabilitation Services

   provides an array of services to youth and adults, helping thousands of individuals

   graduate from high school, obtain vocational certification or a college degree, become

   work-ready, and obtain meaningful employment as they achieve long-term economic

   well-being.

   Job Title: Vocational Evaluator

   Location: locations Maine

   Position Type: Full-Time

   Position Summary:

   At Families Forward, Work Readiness Instructors deliver an exemplary content-driven curriculum that includes the Power of Possible to prepare program participants for employment and fully engage in the requirements of their Family Contract Amendment. Work Readiness Instructors are also responsible for the delivery of training to assist Families Forward Staff with professional development.

   Essential Job Functions:

   • Upholds all agency policies and expectations in performing their job.
   • Establishes trust and rapport with program participants to effectively engage them.
   • Facilitates life skills, wellness works, and sector/employer-based training.

   • Delivers monthly professional development training for staff on standard training topics (HIPPA, Work Habits, and Professional Boundaries, Using SharePoint, and others).
   • Coordinates presenters from other community agencies to discuss topics pertinent to program participants (budgeting, tax preparation, nutrition, parenting).
   • Consults with vocational evaluation and employment services staff regarding curriculum development and participant training needs.
   • Plans and develops materials needed for each class using handouts, workbooks, web-based resources, and other teaching tools.

   • Gives daily homework assignments to participants attending classes and tracks performance/progress with the position of interest and critical competency from completion.
   • Takes the initiative to contact and reschedule participants who miss appointments with them.
   • Completes weekly case notes for each class participant highlighting topics reviewed, participation, progress towards job readiness, and next steps.
   • Works with Placement Specialists to organize hiring fairs, industry panels, and practice interview sessions with area employers.
   • Oversees activities and offerings for participants who conduct job search activities in the Business Networking Center.
   • Represents Fedcap and FF with all stakeholders and in the community in a positive and professional manner.
   • Perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

   Education and Experience :

   • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or experience required.
   • 3-5 years' experience working with individuals seeking opportunities for employment.

   QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   WORK ENVIRONMENT:

   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

   employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job .

   Equal Opportunity Employerr

   Company DescriptionMission: Fedcap, Inc. makes high outcome, life-changing, sustainable differences for individuals and families to improve their economic well-being through work.
   
   Fedcap, Inc. offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment and become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational and employer based training, job placement and post placement supports.
   Fedcap, Inc. provides a broad range of services to thousands of individuals across a growing footprint, helping them achieve economic and social well-being. Our team of talented, caring staff are passionate about our work. They are committed to ensuring that every individual served can experience the dignity that comes from a job.
   
   Fedcap, Inc. launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find social work instructors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your social work instructor job on Zippia to find and recruit social work instructor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit social work instructors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new social work instructor

   Once you've selected the best social work instructor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new social work instructor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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