Career Investigation Project
By: Anna Park
Social Worker
Social workers work with people to support them when they are going through something difficult. They also make sure that everyone is kept safe if people are in danger. They act as guides, helping make tough decisions for their clients.
Job Setting/Required Training
People can pursue a social work degree at either the bachelor's or master's level. In many cases, people work under supervision for two or three years after graduating. There are also licensing exams that need to be taken. Training can be completed at social-work practicums.
Wages
$42,120 annually for child, family, and school social workers
$50,820 annually for healthcare social workers
Skills Necessary/Personalities Suitable
Empathy, boundary setting, active listening, self-awareness, organization, coordination, cooperation, relaxation
Personalities:
Social, outgoing
Trustworthy, good at listening
Calm, works well with others
Internships/Jobs
Wages all vary depending on what type of consultant you are looking at.
There are internships all around the nation because social work is such a broad job. This includes social work practicums, hospitals, and care centers. There are many opportunities for international social work. These international jobs include US Foreign Policy social work and the Peace Corps.
Social Networks
-Helps people easily find employment opportunities
-Can track colleague's progress in their careers
-Online portfolios
Public Relations Society of America
-Easily look for jobs
-Can see people looking for jobs