A Social Worker’s CareerPresented By: Terrica SpringerClass: 4th PeriodDate: May 13, 2013

What Do Social Workers Do?Social Workers provide social services and assistance to

improve the social and psychological functioning of children find a better home. They go to schools and they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. A social worker have to be able to notice when problem happen. Listen and understand what people have today. Social workers also have to look for ways to help people.

Entry-Level EducationIn order to be a Social Worker you must have a Bachelor’s Degree. Clinical Social Worker’s must have a Master’s Degree.

Salary

2010 Median Pay: 42,480 per year 20.42 per hour

Number of Jobs in 2010There were approximately 650,000 number of jobs in 2010.

650,000 Jobs!!!

Job Outlook From 2010-2020

Expected to grow 25% faster. Which means more people are going to get a Social Worker job.

25%

Work EnvironmentSocial Workers work in the following places:•Hospitals and Clinics•Nursing Homes•Schools , Colleges & Universities •Private Practices•Military Bases•Substance Abuse Clinics

Similar Occupations•Health Educators•Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapist•Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist•Psychologists•Rehabilitation Counselors•School and Career Counselors•Social and Community Service Manager•Social and Human Service Assistance•Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

How To Become A Social Worker

A bachelors degree is required for social work positions. Some positions require a masters degree. Licensure varies by state. All clinical social workers must be licensed. You must also have the important qualities of a social worker which are: compassion, listening skills, organizational skills, people skills, problem-solving skills, and time-management skills.

Career Cluster

The career cluster for Social Worker is:Human Services

Work ScheduleSocial Workers work FULL-TIME. Sometimes they work evenings

and weekends.

Why You Choose That Career I want to be a Social Worker because I would be happy knowing that I have made a difference in a child's life. I want to play a part in helping out people and understanding how they feel. Helping others make a positive change in their life. With social work I believe I can achieve this.