| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 285 pages) |
| Contents |
What is social work? -- Got social work? -- The yellow brick road : education and licensure for social workers -- Careers in child welfare -- School-based and school-linked services -- Social work with older adults -- Social work in health care -- Social work in mental health and addiction -- Careers in crisis intervention -- Careers in criminal justice and the legal arena -- Careers in forensic social work -- Careers in international social work and human rights -- Careers in poverty and homelessness -- Careers in politics -- Careers in community practice -- Leadership in human service organizations -- Careers in research and academia -- Careers beyond social work -- Paying for your education -- Job hunting tips |
| Summary |
"This is a vital and necessary guide to the social work profession .This book clarifies the social work mission, goals, and objectives, and strengthens and promotes them as well."--Carmen Ortiz Hendricks, MSW, DSW, ACSW, LCSW. Associate Dean, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, . Yeshiva University. "The authors do an excellent job of illustrating the uniqueness, diversity, and richness of the profession. I strongly recommend this book for use in social work orientation, advising and education."--Saundra Starks, EdD, LCSW. Western Kentucky University. 101 Careers in Soci |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Social service -- Vocational guidance -- United States
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Vocational guidance -- United States
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Job hunting -- United States
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Social Work.
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Job hunting
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Social service -- Vocational guidance
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Vocational guidance
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Vakalahi, Halaevalu F. Ofahengaue.
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Kiernan-Stern, Mary.
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| ISBN |
9780826154040 |
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0826154042 |
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