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What is Social Work and what do Social Workers Do?

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) states that the primary mission of the profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty (NASW, 1999, p.1). Reference: National Association of Social Workers. (1999). NASW code of ethics. Washington, DC: Author.

There is a wide range of tasks associated with the social work profession. Social Workers can do any of the following, plus more:

Instruct parenting classes
Create resources for child care
Navigate a family through divorce
Build relationships between school and family
Teach communication skills
Lead anger control groups
Counsel people with addictions
Ensure accessibility for people with disabilities
Advocate for community resources

Careers in Social Work Can Happen in These Areas:

Nursing Homes	Hospices
Home Care Agencies	Substance Abuse Programs
Mental Health Services	Mental Retardation Services
Hospitals	Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Public Health Agencies	Community Action Agencies
Family Service Agencies	Children & Youth Services
Child Welfare Agencies	Aging Services
Domestic Violence Programs	Child and Adult Day Care Centers
Residential Treatment Programs

How Much Money do Social Workers Make?

Median annual earnings of child, family, and school social workers were $31,470 in 2000. The middle 50 percent earned between $24,910 and $40,170. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,120, and the top 10 percent earned more than $50,280. (According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002-03 Edition)

Social Work Career Resources:

Council on Social Work Education
http://www.cswe.org/
CSWE's main responsibility is to promote and maintain the quality of social work education.

National Association of Social Workers
http://www.naswdc.org/

The New Social Worker
http://www.socialworker.com/career.htm
This site is geared toward preparing current social work students and recent graduates for job searches.

Social Work and Social Services Jobs Online http://gwbweb.wustl.edu/jobs/
The career services department at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work sponsors this site. It offers a jobs database and online career resources.

The Indiana University School of Social Work has representatives that would be glad to speak to your high school about a career in social work. Please complete the following form to request a speaker. The IUSSW will do its best to accommodate your request. Please allow at least one month notice for your request. Thank you.

Speaker Request Form

What is your name?

What is the name of your High School?

What is your e-mail address?

Choose the one category that best describes you.
___ Student
___ Teacher
___ Counselor
___ Other

What do you want the speaker to address?

Please describe your audience?

How many people do you expect will be in the audience?

What date do you need the speaker?

How did you hear about the Indiana University School of Social Work?

Comments:

Submit to: Rita Akins, MSW, LSW
BSW Student Services Coordinator
rkakins@iupui.edu

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