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What does the day to day experience of a social worker consist of?

The career of Social Work interests me, but the aspects on the job sometimes is concerning. I know that the schedule of a social worker isn't set, so I'd like to know exactly how a social workers schedule is like? #social-work

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Avi’s Answer

It really depends what type of social work. If you are doing more case management in a social service position you can expect days to be slow. Expect a lot of paper work no matter what your position is.
If you are working in a setting with kids, your days will be fast paced and constantly changing. You must be able to adapt to deal with crises in a professional and safe fashion. The same goes for the mental health field and working with adults with severe mental illness.
If you want to be a therapist, expect back to back session that last about an hour at a time. It can be taxing. Make sure you are someone who has a good attention spans and can not only listen, but reference what people speak about.
I can answer to question better with more detail about what concentration you are interested in. Social work is a very broad field.
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Aimee’s Answer

Social work day-to-day tasks can vary greatly, it involves great desk management skills. a typical day ftom my social work experience has included that when you come into the office you look at everything that needs to be done today and you prioritize your day by the need of your clients. There is a lot of paperwork that does need to be completed in regards to assisting families with their needs. They can also involve home visits and meeting with members of the family. I would guesstimate that paperwork consist of at least 40% of your day.
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