101 Careers in Social Work

This book is an essential career guide for those pursuing a career in social work. The guide is both a catalog of social work job descriptions and a guide to career planning.

Careers in Social Work also highlights unconventional and cutting-edge career options such as forensic social work, social entrepreneurship, working in political systems, community planning, and meditation. Written in a user-friendly style, the book allows readers to create social work careers tailored to their unique talents, interests, and passions.

Key Features:

A catalog of over 50 social work careers, including careers in emerging fields Helpful career development tools such as checklists and questionnaires Useful guidance on educational requirements, licensure, and continuing education

This is a vital and necessary guide to the social work profession .This book clarifies the social work mission, goals, and objectives, and strengthens and promotes them as well.

--Carmen Ortiz Hendricks, MSW, DSW, ACSW, LCSW

Associate Dean, Wurzweiler School of Social Work,

Yeshiva University

The authors do an excellent job of illustrating the uniqueness, diversity, and richness of the profession. I strongly recommend this book for use in social work orientation, advising and education.

--Saundra Starks, EdD, LCSW

Western Kentucky University

101 Careers in Social Work serves as both a catalog of social work job descriptions as well as a guide to career planning. The authors highlight the interdisciplinary nature of social work, and include unconventional, cutting-edge career options such as forensic social work, entrepreneurship, working in political systems, international careers, community planning, and more.

Written in a user-friendly style, each chapter focuses on a specific social work career, and outlines the challenges, core competencies and skills, and educational requirements needed to succeed. This book also includes questionnaires and checklists to help readers choose a career tailored to their unique talents, interests, and passions.

Key Features: A catalog of 101 social work careers, including careers in emerging fields Helpful career development tools, including self-assessment checklists, interviews with practicing social workers, and questionnaires Guidance on educational requirements, licensure, and continuing education An entire chapter dedicated to job-hunting tips and career planning advice

An essential guide for those pursuing a career in social work, this text is both a catalog of social work job descriptions and a guide to career planning. Written in a user-friendly style, the book allows readers to create social work careers tailored to their unique talents, interests, and passions.