Is there anyone who is going into social work?
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thats what i want to study\nim still in high school but thats my field
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You will have to get at least a Bachelors Degree in social work before you can do it.  in the mean time, take social science classes in school, sociology, psychology, etc. you can also do volunteer work which will look really good on you in the long run.  things like mentoring children, crisis hotlines, disaster relief, shelters, etc.  That's my major as well and I wished I had done more volunteer work in the past.  Good luck!!!!
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Yes, absolutely. I know many students who've got a bachlors degree in one subject and a master's in something else. I'm going to do the same. Best of luck to you. =>
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I agree with the previous poster.  Look for someone local working in the field.  The local social services office can refer you to someone who can help youl
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In my view a Social worker is very much the same as a teacher in the sense that a Social worker is a Social pedagogist or Social Educator and a teacher is a pedagogist or an educator. Each have a role in society to educate and advance the individual towards taking responsibility and making choices in life with the goal of achieving their individual aspirations. \n\nAs to which profession would be the best for you is a difficult question. Social work is tough regarding Child welfare. The children you will be involved with will need someone who can stand by them when no-one else will and listen to their stories that will make you glad that it was not one of you own children. However your role would still be to educate (life coping skills) the child towards understanding and dealing with their situation until the are able to return home or another safe environment and hence continue school. \n\nTeaching on the other hand teaches children the things they need to know to live in the modern world and gives them tools for coping and continuing with their educational life until the go to work and to contribute positively to society. \n\nBetween the two the are both demanding, but also fulfilling however the wages are very bad with both.
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Yes and call your local family and child services someone there will get in touch with the child(ren) social worker and give him/her your information.
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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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yes! I get to save childrens lives. I am a social worker and I get to protect children from violent situations and place them in safe homes. It is a very rewarding job and I get to work from home!
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The best thing to do is to check with the college for this answer.\nMany colleges have a social worker degree available. \nAs a former foster parent, I dealt with SW's all the time, and it seemed that most of them had schooling in sociaology, psychology, etc.
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University of Michigan no doubt. I think it's the #1 or #2 social work program in the country.
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i am studying to be a social worker in London and the main thing they want before letting you study is experience. I'm not sure how old you have to be when you leave school but maybe you could start off doing voluntary work in a care home or that environment. its hard to say to much as like i say I'm not sure on the education system over there. however you do it i wish you all the luck as there is not enough social workers but too many people needing them.
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You must have a baccalaureate (4-year) degree in Social Work.\n\nhttp://www.msboeswmft.com/socialworkerlicensing.html
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i currently work in a social services department and having an understanding of how things work there are a number of options available: - \n\n- you could apply for a generic support worker type role - eg working on family support issues.  Whilst they would like experience it also about other qualities you have e.g having a solution focused approach to work, thinking fast on your feet, being able to make decisions and evidencing what informs your decision making, having good communiction skills, experience of dealing with the general public and different groups of people.\n\nYou could apply for other jobs such as supervising family contacts - again you don't necessarily need direct social care experience, however they will need to know you understand issues eg what to look out for, what steps you would take if a child became distressed in a contact , what you would consider a poor contact, importance of accurate recording etc.\n\nAs some one has already suggested - you could also go down the voluntary route first to build up your experience - in order to get a social care related job.\n\nIn terms of being a social worker (which i am) you will need to complete a degree in social  work  (either undergraduate - or if you have a degree you can apply for a masters).  When you apply for such courses in your applications you have to demontrate you have some experience in related fields and / or have transfereable skills.  As part of the social work training you undertake student placements (not paid) of various lenghts - where you gain experience but are also assessed .  When i did my MA in Social Work you could specialise in children or families or do adults, however there has been a shift to generic social work so that you gain experience in a variety of fields.  \n\nif you find you get a support / non - qualified post in a social services dept - they often have scheme's where they will support you to train to become a social worker - however in my experience places are often limited so its the luck of the draw.\n\nI would contact some employment agencies and let them know what you want to do and get them to give you information on non - qualified posts - in the mean time in between your current work do some voluntary work to build up your skills.
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Well, I completed my B.A in psychology and am making diddly squat in my job. (i live in canada). There are too many people taking this degree, so it is really hard to get into graduate school. And with just the B.A, jobs are pretty scarce, as psychology is not an edcuation that "trains" you for any particular job. I am currently doing a social work degree, just to be able to actually have a "career". If you want to be a counsellor, have to have a masters or doctorate. As for the comment someone wrote about the behaviour therapists making tons of money, i am an ABA therapist, and make $500 every 2 weeks (for 30 hours/week), that is nothing compared to most with university degrees. I could make more at walmart. . but i feel like going for such employment is a "waste" of my education. However, i needed such employment to apply to other schools, but remember, most grad schools in psychology fields take like 20 students per year at the MOST...dont mean to discourage you, but just because the degree is very interesting, doesnt mean it would be a good choice. Do it as a minor if you really want to do it.
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My mom cleaned houses for years and went back to school for an associates degree in social work which she should recieve within the next year.  She just turned 48. As far as I'm concerned, it is never too late. My mom was tired of scrubbing toilets and did what would make her happy. I believe you should definately do the same.
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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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Yes, I'm sure there are many people that go to said school. Perhaps you should rephrase your question.