Social Worker
Kimberly De Villa Period 9
My Career
I want to be a social worker because I want to be able to help people everyday with their personal problems. I get to meet a variety of new people with all kinds of personalities and having a sense of other peoples lives will help me become a better person. I enjoy having conversations and this job provides that for me.
Career Details
There are two types of social workers that someone can be: direct-service social workers, who help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives, and clinical social workers, who diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional issues.
Pay : The medium wage of a social is $42,480.
Duties/Responsibilities: Identify people who need help, follow up with clients, and pretty much helping clients that come in that need it.
Average Hours : 25%
Working Locations : Schools, Colleges, Hospitals, and other social places.
Education Needed
A bachelors degree or at times a Masters degree is needed to obtain this job .
Skills Required
Skills needed are compassion, listening skills, organizational skills, people skills, problem-solving skills, and time- management skills.
Job Outlook / Growth
Expected growth 25% 2010-2020. Job is expected to grow because more social workers are needed for health care and such services. Growth is increasing due to meet the needs of families that require help.
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