Social Worker

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Social workers help people cope with challenges in their lives. They help with a wide range of situations, such as adopting a child or being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Social workers may work with children, people with disabilities, and people with serious illnesses and addictions. Their work varies based on the type of client they are working with.

Salary: 

The median annual wage for social workers was $44,200 in May 2012.

Education: 

A bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) is the most common requirement for entry-level positions. However, some employers may hire workers who have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as psychology or sociology.

Demand for this particular career: 

Overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 19 percent from 2012 to 2022

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