Social Worker
By Theresa Selena Rosas
Career Details ;
Some duties are :
Identify people who need help .
Assess clients’ needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine their goals .
Develop plans to improve their clients’ well-being .
Help clients adjust to changes and challenges in their lives, such as illness, divorce, or unemployment .
Research and refer clients to community resources, such as food stamps, child care, and healthcare .
Help clients work with government agencies to apply for and receive benefits such as Medicare .
Respond to crisis situations, such as natural disasters or child abuse .
Work Schedule :
Social workers generally work full time. They may sometimes work evenings and weekends to see clients or attend meetings .
Working Locations :
Hospitals&Clinics
Schools
Colleges&Universities , etc.
Salary :
$40,210 for child, family, and schools social workers .
Education :
A bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) is the most common requirement for entry-level positions.
What they do :
Seeks to improve the quality life & well being of an individual, group, or community .
Skills Needed :
Compassion , listening , organizational , people , problem-solving , & time-management skills .