Social Work Careers
What degree is typically required to become a social worker?
What is a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work?
What is the primary role of a social worker?
What is to help individuals, families, and communities improve their well-being? They assess clients' needs, connect with resources, advocate for clients, and provide therapy and counseling.
What value emphasizes the dignity and worth of all individuals?
What is respect for the dignity and worth of the person?
What is a common resource for mental health support in the community?
What are counseling centers or mental health clinics?
Virtual counselling; telehealth
Name one setting where social workers can work.
What are school, hospital, Veterans Affairs/military, non-profit organizations, correctional facilities, child welfare, private practice, mental health, counseling, substance use, domestic violence, or clinical settings?
What is the term for social workers who provide therapy?
What is a clinical social worker or a mental health specialist?
Which value focuses on promoting social justice?
What is social justice?
Social Justice is the fair and equal treatment of people.
Name a resource for families in crisis.
What are shelters or crisis hotlines?
What type of social worker primarily focuses on mental health?
What is a mental health social worker, a clinical social worker, or a psychiatric social worker?
What role do school social workers play?
What is supporting students’ emotional and social development?
Name one of the core values of the social work profession?
What is, Service, Social justice; Dignity and worth of the person, Importance of human relationships, Integrity; Competence
What organization often provides food assistance?
What is a food bank or community pantry?
Which social work position involves advocating for policy changes?
What is a policy analyst, an elected official, or a community organizer?
Who works with families involved in the foster care system?
What is a child welfare social worker?
What is the principle of confidentiality in social work?
What is the obligation to protect clients' private information?
Name a resource that helps individuals find employment.
What are job placement agencies or workforce development centers?
Name two specialties within social work.
What are medical social work, child welfare, healthcare, school social work, substance use counseling, or gerontology/older adults?
What is the role of a community organizer?
What is to build relationships, identify local needs, and empower community members to take collective action on specific issues.
Name one of the core values outlined in the NASW Code of Ethics.
What is service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, or competence?
What type of organization typically focuses on advocacy for social change?
What are non-profit organizations or advocacy groups?
Civic organizations