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| Duties and Responsibilities: | |
Social workers help people and their families adjust to problems in
their lives such as serious illness, child abuse, substance abuse, mental
illness, handicaps, juvenile delinquency, and anti-social behavior.
Often they must help people accept situations that cannot be changed.
Frequently they work with the underclass, including the homeless, chronically
unemployed, and mentally ill. Most social workers work for the government
in offices, hospitals, clinics, prisons, or the courts. Some also
work in nursing homes, group homes, schools, or businesses. Their
duties often include:
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| Average Salary: $20,000 - $42,000 | |
| Educational Requirements: | |
| Students should prepare for a career in social work by taking challenging
high school courses, especially in English, science, and math.
Some organizations may allow a social worker to practice with a bachelor's degree in social work, however most (including all health and mental health) positions require a graduate degree. Clinical positions require additional licensing after the completion of one or two year supervised internships. |
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| For More Information: | |
| Council on Social Work Education
1600 Duke St., Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 683-8080 |
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| National Association of Social Workers
750 First St. NE, Suite 700 Washington DC 20002 (202) 408-8600 |
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