What is Social Work?
What is the main goal of social work?
Helping people improve their well-being
True or False: Social Workers only work in offices
False
What is one thing social workers do?
Connect to resources, provide treatment/therapy, coordinate services
What skill does a social worker use to understand what someone else might be feeling?
Empathy
What does a BSW stand for?
Bachelor's in Social Work
True or False: Social workers only help people experiencing poverty
False-Social workers help ALL people improve their well-being, with a special focus on vulnerable populations
Where might someone interested in working with children work as a social worker?
Schools, child welfare or therapist could be options
What is it called when a social worker helps someone talk about their problems or struggles?
Counseling/therapy
What are some of the classes that contribute to a social work degree?
Human Behavior in the Social Work Environment, Social Welfare and Policy, Research, Social Work with Individuals, Social Work with Groups, Social Work with Communities and Orgs
After the BSW, what is the next degree in social work?
Micro-Individual
Mezzo-Group
Macro-Communities and Organizations
Where might someone interested in helping people with an improved quality of life work as a social worker?
Hospital, long term care, programs for folks with disabilities
What is it called when a social worker helps connect folks with needed resources and provides follow up support to ensure resources are being received?
Case management
Yes! An internship is completed during the Senior year
What is an LCSW?
Licensed Clinical Social Work-the terminal degree/credential for our profession
What is one way social workers help communities, not just individuals?
Creating community services or advocating for better programs
Where might a social worker be found in the criminal justice system?
Police social work, probation/parole offices, rehabilitation programs, corrections, violence prevention programs
What is it called when a social worker speaks to program leadership, community leaders, or policy makers regarding the needs of their clients?
Advocacy
Where can someone complete a social work internship?
What classes or skills could help you prepare for a career in social work?
Psychology, sociology, US government, writing, volunteer work
What kind of education do social workers need?
A bachelor's and/or master's degree in social work
What is it called when a social worker helps someone who is experiencing a crisis situation?
Crisis response/management
What is the name of the document that lists the social work values and ethics
The NASW Code of Ethics
Why choose social work?
Help others, make a difference, fight for social justice, to support mental health