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Social Worker

Social work is a wonderful and rewarding career for individuals who are driven to help improve the lives of others. If you are interested in a career in public service, social work might be just the right fit.

What Does a Social Worker Really Do?
There are many different types of social workers, but what they share in common is the intent to help improve the lives of people in their communities. Social workers typically do not work in an office environment, but instead spend the majority of their time traveling to people in need are so they can be most effective. Social workers help many kinds of people, and the following are just a few of the types of social work available:
  • Child, family and school social workers mainly assist in situations where a child does not have the necessary resources to get a basic education
  • Medical and public health social workers tend to those who are stricken with terminal diseases, their families and help coordinate the care and support needed by their clients
  • Mental health and substance abuse social workers specialize in working with people who face psychological disabilities or problems which prevent them from operating normally in society
How Can I Become a Social Worker?
The minimum amount of education usually required to become employed as a social worker is a bachelor's degree in social work. Because of the way the field is growing and changing, it is becoming more likely that a master's degree will be required to obtain and maintain employment or advancement in this field.

How Much Can I Earn Doing Social Work?
Your earnings will depend greatly on the type of social work you choose to specialize in. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, social workers can earn anywhere from $35,000 to over $100,000 per year.
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