101 careers in social work

Ritter, Jessica A. (Author). Vakalahi, Halaevalu F. Ofahengaue. (Added Author).

Summary: Overview: With a focus on the interdisciplinary nature of social work, the book describes both traditional careers and those that are off the beaten path in such arenas as forensic social work, social entrepreneurship, working in political systems, international careers, and community practice. Well organized and written in a conversational tone, each chapter describes a particular social work domain, illustrating specific careers within that field including best features, challenges, required core competencies and skills, and educational and licensing requirements needed to succeed. For each career the book also discusses employment outlook and includes recommended references for more in-depth information. Vivid stories from social workers across the country further help readers to choose a career that is a good fit. Additionally, the book includes updated job-hunting tools and websites, including international opportunities, and ways to offset the high cost of higher education. Questionnaires and self-assessment checklists provide additional fodder to help readers choose a social work career tailored to their unique talents, interests, and passions. New to the Second Edition: Presents updated accreditation standards, core competencies, and licensing requirements; -- Describes new opportunities for social workers resulting from health care reform and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; -- Discusses the impact of our current social, economic, and political climate on the profession; -- Includes new career-planning and job-hunting tools; -- Addresses how students can offset the high cost of higher education.

Record details

ISBN: 9780826129055 (print : alk. paper)
ISBN: 0826129056 (print : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780826129062 (e-book)
Physical Description: print
xix, 294 pages ; 23 cm
Edition: Second Edition.
Publisher: New York : Springer Publishing Company, [2015]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Preface -- Acknowledgment -- Profession Of Social Work: -- What Is Social Work?: -- Separating the facts from the fiction -- Top 7 myths about the social work profession -- How is social work different from other related professions/disciplines? -- How did social work begin? -- What is the future outlook for social workers? -- Brief history of the social work profession in the United States -- Got Social Work? -- Is social work for you? -- Benefits of a career in social work -- Challenges of a career in social work -- Social work oath -- Invitation to you -- Follow The Yellow Brick Road: Education And Licensure For Social Workers: -- What steps are involved in becoming a professional social worker? -- What degree do I need to become a social worker? -- What are the prerequisites for being accepted in a social work program? -- Who qualifies as a social worker? -- What is the purpose of licensing? -- What do I need to know about social work licensing? -- Is licensing really necessary for the social work profession? -- Do all social work jobs require getting a license? -- If I am licensed in one state, will I be able to use this license in a different state if I relocate for a job? -- What are the differences between a license, a certification and a credential -- After graduation from my university's social work program, will I be able to obtain a license? -- Where can I learn more about the requirements for social work education, supervision and licensing? -- Postscript -- Careers In Social Work: -- Careers In Child Welfare: -- Child protection casework -- Social Worker Spotlight: Jessica A Ritter, Children's Protective Services -- Intake worker -- CPS investigator -- Family preservation caseworker -- Substitute care caseworker -- Foster care and adoption caseworker -- Careers with private or nonprofit agencies -- Careers in child welfare research -- Careers with the government -- Child welfare advocate -- Adoption social worker -- Social Worker Spotlight: Agnes Zarcaro, Spaulding for Children -- Foster care social worker -- Emerging field of practice: home visiting programs -- School-Based And School-Linked Services: -- School social worker -- Social Worker Spotlight: Magda Flores, School Social Worker -- After-school program counselor -- Day-care or school readiness program worker -- Adult literacy program worker -- Special education social service worker -- Social worker on a college campus -- Social Work With Older Adults: -- Adult protective services caseworker -- Social Worker Spotlight: Lori Delagrammatikas, Program Coordinator -- Social work in adult day centers -- Residential care case manager -- Careers in psychogeriatrics -- Social work in hospitals and other health care settings -- Social Worker Spotlight: Sheryl Bruno, Social work supervisor -- Hospice social worker -- Social Worker Spotlight: Mary Jane O'Rourke, Hospice and Palliative Care -- Home health social worker -- Geriatric case manager -- Social Worker Spotlight: Simon Paquette, Medical Social Worker -- Careers in research and policy -- Careers with the government -- Social Work In Health Care: -- Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act or "ObamaCare" -- Social work in hospitals and other medical settings -- Social Worker Spotlight: Jacqueline Frausto, Medical Social Worker -- Emergency room social worker -- Hospice social work -- Director of social work -- Public health social worker -- Social Worker Spotlight: Erica Solway, Doctoral Student in Sociology -- Rehabilitation social worker -- Patient navigator/patient advocate -- Health care policy specialist -- Social Work In Mental Health And Addiction: -- Clinical social worker -- Social Worker Spotlight: Sue Matorin, Treatment Coordinator -- Social work with groups --Social Worker Spotlight: Mary Kiernan-Stern, Northern Virginia Cancer Center -- Social work and substance abuse intervention -- Social Worker Spotlight: Robert Klekar, Social Work and Substance Abuse -- Social Worker Spotlight: Shana Seidenberg, Mental Illness Substance Abuse coordinator -- Employee assistance worker -- Military social worker -- Mental health advocacy --