101 Careers in Social Work
ISBN:0826154050
ISBN13:9780826154057
Publisher:Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated
Authors:Jessica A. Ritter, Halaevalu F. Ofahengaue Vakalahi, Halaevalu F. O. Vakalahi, Mary Kiernan-Stern
101 Careers in Social Work Description
101 Careers in Social Work 0 Edition "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, LCSWAssociate 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, LCSWWestern 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