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Social Worker

Social Worker. By: Caitlin Neisen. Education Needed For My Job!.

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Social Worker

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  1. Social Worker By: Caitlin Neisen

  2. Education Needed For My Job! A bachelor's degree in social work degree is the most common minimum requirement to qualify for a job as a social worker; however, majors in psychology, sociology, and related fields may qualify for some entry-level jobs, especially in small community agencies. Although a bachelor's degree is sufficient for entry into the field, an advanced degree has become the standard for many positions. A master's degree in social work is typically required for positions in health settings and is required for clinical work as well. Some jobs in public and private agencies also may require an advanced degree, such as a master's degree in social services policy or administration. Supervisory, administrative, and staff training positions usually require an advanced degree. College and university teaching positions and most research appointments normally require a doctorate in social work.

  3. Skills Needed For My Job! • Basic Skills • The following skills are important for this career: • Reading comprehension – medium (Level 5) • Active listening – medium (Level 5) • Writing – medium (Level 5) • Speaking – medium (Level 5) • Critical thinking – medium (Level 4) • Active learning – medium (Level 4) • Learning strategies – medium (Level 5) • Monitoring – medium (Level 5) • Mathematics – low (Level 2) • Science – low (Level 1)

  4. Earnings! • Iowa Regional Earnings: Region Average Entry Level Experienced Cedar Rapids MSA $36,892 or $17.73/hr $12.84/hr $20.19/hr Davenport-Moline-Rock Island IA-IL MSA $43,285 or $20.81/hr $11.97/hr $25.23/hr Des Moines MSA $45,159 or $21.71/hr $14.85/hr $25.15/hr Iowa City MSA $41,484 or $19.94/hr $15.74/hr $22.04/hr Northeast BOS $37,652 or $18.10/hr $11.81/hr $21.25/hr Northwest BOS $29,134 or $14.00/hr $8.73/hr $16.65/hr Omaha-Council Bluffs NE-IA MSA $36,340 or $17.47/hr $13.10/hr $19.66/hr Sioux City IA-NE MSA $31,196 or $14.99/hr $9.87/hr $17.56/hr Southeast BOS $37,308 or $17.94/hr $10.08/hr $21.87/hr Southwest BOS $34,518 or $16.60/hr $12.40/hr $18.69/hr Waterloo-Cedar Falls MSA $31,227 or $15.01/hr $6.48/hr $19.28/hr • Iowa Earnings: Average Annual Wage $37,166 Average Hourly Wage $17.87 Entry Hourly Wage $10.54 Experienced Hourly Wage $21.53 .

  5. Vacations!

  6. Benefits and Health Care! • 13 days paid vacation per year • 13 days paid sick leave per year • 13 paid holidays per year • Paid health and dental insurance with dependent coverage available • Payment for dependent coverage with tax free dollars • Deferred compensation plan • Excellent retirement programs • Payment for dependent coverage with tax free • Life Insurance equal to one year's salary • Longevity bonus each year after five years • Paid educational leave • Professional development opportunities • Annual merit raises • Excellent promotional opportunities • Reimbursement of state licensure fees

  7. Employment Outlook! • Between 2008 and 2018, jobs for social workers are expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. Jobs working with older people will grow especially fast because there will be more people who are old and need help. Jobs helping people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol will also grow quickly. Jobs in schools will grow because there will be more students with special needs. • In cities, competition for jobs might be strong. It might be easier to find jobs in rural places.

  8. Advancement opportunities! Formal education is almost always necessary for advancement. In general, advancement to case management, or social work jobs requires a bachelor's or master's degree in human services, counseling, rehabilitation, social work, or a related field.

  9. Typical Day! The tasks and responsibilities of a social worker depends on the area they workand the setting in which the social worker is employed. There are, however, several duties that are common to almost all social workers. Each day, a social worker attempts to help improve the quality of life for his clients whether directly or by providing clients with the resources they need to help with their individual problems and challenges. Not all social worker are employed in a counseling setting, however, nearly all social workers provide some level of counseling and support to the people they serve. In an average workday, a social worker will assist her clients with their problems and that assistance often extends to the client's families.

  10. Aptitude Social workers should be emotionally mature, objective, and sensitive to people and their problems. They must be able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain good working relationships with clients and coworkers. Volunteer or paid jobs as a social work aide can help people test their interest in this field.

  11. Bibliogrophy • http://mrsfoelske.yolasite.com/process-4.php • https://secure.ihaveaplaniowa.gov/Career_Planning/Career_Profile/Career_Profile.aspx?id=T1lqy3iYKc6BrBhgDvayPwXAP3DPAXXAP3DPAX&screen=3 • http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos060.htm • http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/choices/default.asp

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