Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Maximize family well-being and children's academic performance by providing social services and help to enhance social and psychological functioning.

Career Snapshot

ABOUT CHILD, FAMILY, OR SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER CAREERS

Social workers are part of an important profession that entails assisting individuals in resolving their own problems. To be successful in this line of employment, more than just a caring attitude is required. You must be able to relate to others and be willing to support them during difficult periods in their lives. 

Social workers, for example, may offer emotional support and practical guidance to clients whose families are suffering with child abuse or domestic violence. They may also help patients overcome drug addiction by getting them into recovery facilities. 

Teamwork is essential in this field; due to the emotional demands imposed on social workers, they must rely on their colleagues for advice and help. Other responsibilities that may not immediately involve working with people include finding information about public assistance programmes and filling out applications and legal papers. 

To perform any of these demanding obligations, social workers must be able to efficiently manage their time. Although the profession requires a lot of attention and can be emotionally draining, helping people overcome their challenges can be incredibly rewarding.

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Characteristics

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Physical demands
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Dealing and handling conflicts
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to job hazards
Competition for this position

Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others Know More
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization Know More
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public Know More

Areas of Study

Clerical Know More
Customer and Personal Service Know More
Education and Training Know More
English Language Know More
Law and Government Know More
Psychology Know More
Sociology and Anthropology Know More
Therapy and Counseling Know More

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Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Complex Problem Solving Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Judgment and Decision Making Know More
Reading Comprehension Know More
Service Orientation Know More
Social Perceptiveness Know More
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