I'm working on my Social Service Worker Diploma, when completed, what kind of work will I be able to get? I do intend to go on for my BSW, however, I need to work right after I get the diploma.
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There are many organizations that hire social workers.\n\nSchools, support groups, community clinics, welfare offices, aid to immigrants.\n\nProbably many more too.  Good Luck!
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Sometimes a person may have a 2 year degree from a community college that is an applied science degree and if they work on their bs degree, they will receive a bs in applied science, because they already had a 2 year degree but not the required 2 years of general education courses one has to have.  A person who does not have an applied science degree in social scienes would receive a bs in social sciences, while a person who does have an applied science degree in social sciences would receive a bs of applied science in social sciences.
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Hello.  Yes I went to college and did my NVQ1 and 2 in BSL, hoping that it would enhance my abilities with the Autistic and challenged kids I work with.  Yes it did, but in the real world I have used it twice in 5 years!  Once to help a deaf passenger order a sandwich on a ferry and another to help a deaf lady ask if a cabinet came in a different colour!  Try at the local council offices and also the court house as they often require translators.  Failing that, Look on the net for Deaf Meeting clubs as they always know of jobs for hearing BSL experts.\n\nGood Luck!
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Why in the world did you apply for the job if you were still in school and planning to continue?  I'm guessing you 1.) didn't think you'd get the job or 2.) didn't want to finish college in the first place.\n\nSo, what's the deal?  Do you need the money for college?  Are you hoping to get a degree in something to better your life?  Are you in a position where you can take night classes?   What are your goals?  How can you best reach your goals?\n\nYou seem like a smart enough sort of kid.  You seem to write fairly well -- which is a lot to say on this site.  I don't know what you were thinking when you went for the job.  \n\nI'd say to go for the education.  It only gets harder down the road.  Talk with the people who hired you and tell them you've decided to finish your education.  Maybe they'll have a place for you in management when you finish school.
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There are people and programs out there to help you. The first thing you need to do is work out what you want to do with your GCSEs (do you want to take A-levels? An NVQ?) or if there are specific skills or grades you need for a specific job. Next, you should contact your local council, or your social worker (if you have one) and ask them about your options. You may be able to return to school as a mature student, or get tutoring to supplement local college courses. They may also be able to suggest GCSE alternative vocational courses or on the job training.\n\nRemember that you are only 18, you have lots and lots of time to make new decisions about your life. And you are not at all alone - some people do not get qualifications for lots of reasons, and find work that they love and can do. Not every job in the UK requires exam-based qualifications. I have friends who went back to school in their 20s, and some who have college level diplomas but no GCSEs. The important thing is to work out what YOU want to do with your life, and then find the right support structures to help you do it.\n\nYou sound as if you are a willing student, and you are asking questions and doing research. Any college would be glad to have you because of who you are & how willing you are to try, not because of a set of numbers on a form. Contact anyone you can and ask how they can help you. Go for it!
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If you're too busy to get the practicum hours done for the social work degree, then you're too busy to go to school for more years and STILL have to do the practicum hours for the MA in psychology. Either way, you'll need "hands on" experience in a clinical setting, as that is where the practical skills are developed that make you employable.\n\nYour social work teacher is correct - you can't practice psychology with just a B.A. If your goal is to be a therapist, it seems to me that you're better off finding out sooner rather than later what it's really like in the field - meaning doing those practicums as an undergraduate and get the social work degree. If you're too busy to do them, then it seems as though your priorities are elsewhere and you really don't want to do this.\n\nGetting practical experience through the social work degree will be the best investment you can make in yourself and will pay off far better and SOONER than anything else you're too busy with right now. You can't go wrong, as you could STILL go for a M.A. in psychology later.\n\nUpdated response: OK, clearly you ARE very busy, but I was right that your priorities are elsewhere, as they should be with a family. As to what to do with a BA in psychology, you can't be a therapist, but you'll have a liberal arts degree that will have broad applications in any area of work and should help you get higher pay. Again, it's the hands-on experience that would help you get a job in the psychology field so perhaps your current job or homeschooling work would have some applications.
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I chose social work as my major because I live in the urban city where child abuse, teen pregnancy, high school drop out rate, black on black crime etc., etc., is frequent.  Someone has to be willing to make a sacrifice and help these souls that are extremely lost.  Someone has to have voice to show these poor souls that there is hope! If society turns their backs on these individuals than they become our problem! my upbringing was excellent! I did not go through hard times.  However, I was surrounded and encountered many of these situations with people that I knew.  I decided that I have to do my part on God's earth not just by talking about resolving but being an actual doer resolving!
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Has this really been a good year for NHS? I used to work for them, too many manager positions, not enough employees, today's Evening Standard newspaper wrote that 10 000 student nurses will not have nursing jobs after they graduate. What is this.. 40% of senior nurses would resign if they could. Me too, I'd love to do something else.
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If I am not mistaken, you are assigned a probation officer for a certain period of time and must meet with him/her regardless of whether your community service is completed or not.  You have no options if you don't want to get in even more serious trouble.
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No doubt your csw will have sufficient life experience to not be bothered too much by your classmates. Please try not to worry about it too much. Enjoy your studies, best of luck.
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Formal education: whenever is right for you, as in, what do you want to do next, and where do you see your life going?\n\nWhile learning itself lasts a lifetime, the generic recommendation is to finish formal schooling as soon as you can.\n\nOf course there are legitimate reasons for exceptions: some people time off to work, and then get back to finishing their degree, or two, later.\n\nGive it your best shot - it likely will affect much of your future.
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With that education a job as an outreach counselor sounds in line. Try contacting social services and find out where CPS refers their clients. Many of the organizations that CPS refers their clients to for rehab services are staffed mainly by ex users / offenders. I would think you or whoever would be welcomed with open arms. They like staff that knows both sides of the fence.
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There seem to be a number of schools that offer degree courses for Social services online. I personally don't think that an Online Social Services Degree would be  very practical. Social Service Education usually requires some training in interacting with members of society, people both as individuals and as groups. A lot of the really essential knowlege would not be easy to get without human contact. online Social Services Degrees might explain why some Social workers  are really inept. Yes you neet to get a Batchelors Degree before you can get a Masters degree
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I have a BA in Criminal Justice and my wife a BS in psycology with a masters in social work.  My degree has made very little difference in my life because I chose a path of self employment.  In her life it means everything for the work she does.\n\nHere is one thing I want to point out though; if you stop at a BA/BS degree the difference in career choices will be minor.  If you plan on a career in mental health or counseling you will need advanced degrees and licenses.  Good luck.
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I could be wrong but I think MOST contract work in this area is handled through agencies vs. individuals offering contract services, and I imagine that is probably because agencies take on the employer's burden of checking references, licensure, criminal background, etc. and may even carry some insurance.\n\nAs to how to find those agencies, I would start by looking in the yellow pages both under social work or social services and also under employment, employment agencies, temporary agencies, etc.  If that doesn't work, however, do some networking.  If you have quick conversations with probably 5 social workers in your area you'll be able to learn who the top contract providers are.  All hospitals have a social work department and the people there would probably know.  Also pretty much every county in the nation has an organization that provides social services, adoptions, foster care, etc. etc.  The people who work there will know too.
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Hopefully some schooling. I have my masters in social work. \nA good social worker is someone who is flexible, determined, good listener, problem solver and someone who likes to better peoples situations. \nSocial workers get paid "dump" and are not respected in their communities. \nSocial Work is a hard and rewarding job.  \n\nThe everyday job depends on what type of social work you practice. I am currently a child protection service worker(formally a foster care worker).  \nMy day entails putting out fires in people lives and making sure that children are safe. On occasions I have to place children into foster care. I really like my job. Never a dull moment!
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The Department for Work and Pensions deals with all matters relating to social security. You can find out exactly who you need to speak to by looking up the corect department here:\nhttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/contact/\n\nMany of the social security and benefits issues are now dealt with by the JobCentrePlus branches:\n\n\nJobcentre Plus\n15, London Rd, Redhill, Surrey RH1 1BQ\nTel: 01737 755800  \nClassification: Job Cent