Career questions tagged social-work
been thinking about becoming a social worker. What are some key skills and qualities needed to succeed in this field, and are there any specific areas of social work that are currently growing or in high demand ?
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Canada Bay NSW 2046
If you could teach any animal to do one human activity, which animal would you choose and what would they master ?
Like is there an animal that could master it other that monkeys and apes
United States
What field of social work should I go into career-wise?
I am almost 18 years old with a passion for helping others. I haven't fully decided what college to go to because of financial reasons. I know that I want to get a social work degree, probably a masters, but I don't know what career I should pursue after that. Some social work jobs that I for sure don't want are being a nursing home social worker, working for the department of social services, and probably not a case manager. I want my focus to be bringing people together, like and adoption counselor, or mediating between children at school, like a school counselor. I'd enjoy working with children, and I'm wondering if there are any other career field suggestions other than the ones previously mentioned that I haven't thought about? Thanks for your time and consideration.
Freeman
Are there any free virtual volunteering opportunities related to listening and counseling?
I joined 7Cups volunteer (becoming a listener) program last month and I enjoyed it, but are there any other places where I can do similliar things? And also is it possible for students to volunteer on careervillage? Thank you!
Bengkulu
What are some good programs or volunteer oppotunities?
I'm currently in 9th grade and have been volunteering since the summer before 6th grade. I want to work with children in the future so my volunteer work is mainly centered around that. I have done workshops and other things where I get certificates at the end and more. Though this I feel as if most of the workshops aren't really centered around the field I want to go into. Because they are not really centered around my field it seems they are unimportant. Overall what are some good opportunities for workshops, volunteering etc that can help me work towards the field I want to go into.
San Fernandoso basically hello! my name is isabella I am 15 years old and I'm trying to aspire my dream of being a child therapist or a school counselor or just working with kids in general, maybe even being a social worker, I'm not sure but this is a career I'm talking about, I'm really serious about wanting this my grades aren't really good I need to put more effort and now that I'm 15 I'm starting to see things slightly differently I just need some tips for maybe before I turn 18? I want to start setting up my future but I know I really need advice on being a child therapist so if anyone has any advice please send some out. thankyouu!
tips? pleaseeeee and thank you!
Merced
How to become a case manager?
Share your journey & guide aspiring case managers on their path! Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
Palo AltoWhat education and major would I have to do to work in Child Protective Services?
I have always wanted to work with kids and though some might not see this as a good way to I like the idea that I would be able to help children with my work. I have researched social work and have picked to either become a social worker at a school or hospitality or work for CPS. Though I know some might say it does take an emotional toll on some I also don't want to just teach kids but also help them with other problems such as ones that may occur in this line of work. Overall I really just want to know if either of these two careers are majorly different when it comes to education and other factors such as pay, work load, hours and more.
San FernandoWhat does the work environment look like when working as a social worker in a hospital or school.?
I want to work with children so I am deciding if I want to be a social worker for a hospital or school. But I also wonder how a day to day would look like. I have talked with the few social workers I know but most of them work for the state rather then the field I want to go to though it might be the same I still want to know in what ways its different and what could be similar with work load, hours and more.
San FernandoWhat jobs work with young children besides teaching in a school?
Though I would like to work with young kids the more I go to organizations and other non-profits most are about teaching in school. Though I feel it wouldn't be a bad job as I have had hands on experience with teaching kids at 1st grade and below. I would also like to have other options to experience and look into.
San FernandoHow can I find the right branch of psychology to pursue?
I am not drawn to clinical but it feels like that is my only option. I like the idea of social work but that is not my major and again do not want to do therapy. What are my other options? Where can I find internships/ experience opportunities that will allow me to find my niche.
Binghamton
Where can I begin looking for experience related to psychology online?
Any advice welcome!
Chiang Mai
How do protective services collaborate with other agencies and organizations?
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TroutdaleHow to become a parole officer?
Lend your expertise: what does it take to become a parole officer? Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
Palo Alto
What would the daily duties look like for a social worker working in a veterinary clinic?
How can we merge social work and veterinary medicine? What would the daily duties look like for a social worker working in a veterinary clinic?
Calgary
How can one balance education with social life?
How can one balance education with social life
New York
What should I do to earn the money for getting horses and training them to work with kids?
I have joined this program and what they do is, they would save and rescue horses, and then work with them. Train them to work with kids, train them to work with anybody really. I really liked this and well, lets just say that I have been around horses quite a bit and I have always been obsessed with kids, babysitting them, working with them, and just plain old playing with them. But what do I do to earn the money, because I really want to do this and I'm not backing down from this plan.
Elk River
How much can you get paid going into the social work field ?
What is everything you have to go through to get the job?
Toledo
I finish my Bachelor this upcoming year and I have zero experience in anything. What should I do?
Hello everyone, I am Rea. Currently a student in Political Science. As I finish my Bachelor studies this upcoming year, the pressure has grown. I have zero experience. I have never worked, never done an internship, never participated in activities related to my field of study and I have never evenvolunteered! I have had my reasons, including lack of knowledge when it comes to the field of employment and other personal issues related to my mental health. Now that my life is more in oder, I feel so hopeless when it comes to my career! I tried to apply to an internship,I wasn't accepted. I have applied to another internship, still haven't heard from them but the chances of approval are slim. My Cv is very....empty. I tried finding an internship this summer in my city and there were no opportunitties. I don't know maybe it is my degree that doesn't offer many opportunities... :/ I have tried finding internships that were also related to social work, not only to my degree but I still couldn't find anything! I also applied to two organizations as a volunteer and I wasn't called. I think these organizations today want to have high school students or middle school students as volunteers and not grown up adults... I feel very hopeless and I feel a lot of pressure. :( I do have great grades and a scholarship of excellence, but uni knowledge won't get you far... What should I even do?Where do I even start?
Tirana
What is the best route to becoming a LCSW?
I want to find the most affordable way to get my PsyD through becoming a social worker.
Fountain ValleyIs it possible to work in the Social Work field with a Bachlor degrree in Political Science?
I am entering my third year of my Bachelor studies in Political Science.I am feeling very very lost .Unfortunately, along the way I have realized that this degree isn't what I want to do in the future. I have been exploring my options, and I find Social Work like such a compatible job for me. I have this huge drive and desire to help others and at the same time I have an interest in advocacy and being part of social movements/organizations.I think I have a lot of traits that could really contribute to the social work field,for example: empathy. I am searching for internships in social work organizations,but haven't had any luck. Could I venture into this field with my degree? If yes, how could I do this?
Tirana
How do i become Mangers or success in my work ?
How do i become Mangers or success in my work ?
JanesvilleHow does one secure a job in this competitive job market?
I'm a college student studying to become a social worker. Unfortunately, I haven't had many job opportunities, so I lack experience. When applying for internships and other temporary jobs, they ask a lot of the applicant. It seems that I'm required to have a certain amount of experience to be qualified for most jobs. Ironically, these entry-level jobs demand applicants to have billions of jobs listed on their resume. As a full-time college student, I must focus on my education and be financially stable.
Bellerose
How to gain experience for socialwork?
I was wondering if getting a part time job as a youth development professional at the boys and girls will give me the experience necessary to become a social work? I heard being a social worker assistant is another, but I don't if there any in in belton, kileen, harker heights, temple, and nolanville.
NolanvilleHow do become a social worker ?
Hello I Jhaquan and James and I'm interested in pursuing a career in social work. I am a college student at texas a&m central texas. I earned associates degree in social work and a bachelors degree in psychology. In addition, I have done volunteer work at habitat for humanitys and the boys and girls club. I what to know if that's enough to pursue the career. What job opportunities would a associates degree in social work and bachelor degree in psychology earn me? How can I use these degrees to pursue a career in social? Should i pursue I masters in social work? Are there opportunities to gain more experience in for social? Are their andnjob opportunities as a social work/ human service assistance in belton, killeen, or harker heights that can give me the necessary experience?
Nolanville
What are the requirements for being a Social Worker?
I want to be a Child Welfare Social Worker, do you have any advice on where and how I should start?
New York
What should I do for a financially stabled future?
How do i know exactly what i want to do when I'm older and what college do I want to go to and also what should i do in the future if i have no idea what to do I find a job and work my way up
United States
What do I do to get a career in social work?
I will really like to help people plan their lives. That's why I really want to study social work and psychology. This will enable me to help people well.
Illinois City
What should I know about a career in social work?
Hi :) I'm considering a career in social work and was wondering what a typical day in the life would look like. How much of it is based in technical aspects like answering emails or personal aspects like physically speaking to a client? What is something I should know if im considering a career in this field. Also is there any way that I could have a better chance at landing a well paying job out of uni? I've heard a lot of horror stories about how bad the pay is and have been trying to see how I can even that out. #spring24 Thank you in advance to whoever you are
United StatesWhy did you or did you not take a gap year after completing your bachelor's in social work and what was your experience like with the choice you made? #Spring24
For those completing their bachelor's in social work, did you go straight to graduate school or did you take a gap year and why? I know it's a common dilemma but I'm mostly worried about finding a job so I'm thinking of going straight to grad school but I'm also worried about having to take out more loans. #Spring24
Charlotte