Social Work
| What is Social Work? | Related Careers |
| Related Skills | Job & Internship Search Links |
| Career Planning Links | Professional Association Links |
| Miscellaneous Links | OSU Human Services Option |
What is Social Work?
According to Google, social work is "work carried out by trained personnel with the aim of alleviating the conditions of those in need of help or welfare."
Social Work - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.
Realted Careers
| Agency Director | Intake Counselor |
| Aging/Gerontology | International Social Worker |
| Case Worker | Manager/Administrator |
| Child Welfare/Children's Services | Mental/Clinical Social Worker |
| Community Organization Director | Policy & Planning Specialist |
| Consultant | Policy Advocate |
| Criminal Justice/Corrections Specialist | Policy Analyst |
| Deputy Director | Program Manager |
| Developmental Disabilities | Reserach Analyst |
| Eligibility Specialist | School Social Worker |
| Employment/Occupational Social Worker | Social Worker |
| Executive Director | Substance Abuse Counselor |
| Food Stamp Administrator | Supervisor |
| Health Care Specialist | Teacher |
Related Skills
| Applying Non-intrusive Methods | Observing Human Interactions |
| Conducting Field Studies | Reaching Conclusions through Comparative Study |
| Developing Project Designs | Recognizing Cultural Differences/Similarities |
| Evaluating | Recruiting/Coordinating Research Subjects |
| Examining Data | Surveying & Sampling |
| Gathering & Organizing data | Understanding Group Dynamics |
| Identifying Value Systems | Utilizing Statistical Applications |
| Interviewing | Writing Grant Proposals |
| Maintaining Records | Written & Oral Communication |
Job & Internship Search Links
USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.
Community Non-Profit Resource Group (CNRG) - Non-profit job listings in the Portland Metro area.
National Federation of Paralegal Associations - provides resources for persons who seek to prepare for entry into the paralegal profession.
PoliceEmployment.com - provides links to police and sheriff departments, with resources related to careers in federal law enforcement.
Mentalhealthjobs.com - lists positions for experienced and entry-level mental heal professionals.
SocialService.com - provides resources for individuals with interests in mental health, substance abuse, children and youth, and community and organizational outreach.
Counselingnetwork.com - lists professional positions for counselors and social workers, with a smaller number of entry-level jobs)
Human Services Career Network - lists professional positions for people interested in careers in the human services.
Idealist - offers resources related to non-profit organizations worldwide.
Criminal Justice Careers - an informational resource for those interested in pursing education and careers options among criminal justice and legal professions. Our goal is to gather information and data from trusted and authoritative sources and compile them in an easy to understand format.
United States Department of Health and Human Services
Career Planning Links
Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.
- Average Pay - Social Workers
- Average Pay - Social and Community Service Managers
- Average Pay - Social and Human Service Assistants
- Average Pay - Mental Health Counselors, and Marriage and Family Therapists
- Average Pay - Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- Average Pay - Substance Abuse and Behavior Disorder Counselors
- Average Pay - School and Career Counselors
- Average Pay - Rehabilitation Counselors
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Social Workers- Help Starts Here
The Social Worker Career Center
American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
Social Work Degree - focuses on careers in helping people and what it takes to get further education in the field as a social worker
Professional Association Links
National Association of Social Workers
Council on Social Work Education
Association of Social Work Boards
International Federation of Social Workers
American Counseling Association
Miscellaneous Links
Opportunities to Get Involved & Gain Experience
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