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 Social Work serves as both a catalog of social work job descriptions as well as a guide to career planning. The authors highlight the interdisciplinary nature of social work, and include unconventional, cutting-edge career options such as forensic social work, entrepreneurship, working in political systems, international careers, community planning, and more.

Written in a user-friendly style, each chapter focuses on a specific social work career, and outlines the challenges, core competencies and skills, and educational requirements needed to succeed. This book also includes questionnaires and checklists to help readers choose a career tailored to their unique talents, interests, and passions.

Key Features:

A catalog of 101 social work careers, including careers in emerging fields
Helpful career development tools, including self-assessment checklists, interviews with practicing social workers, and questionnaires
Guidance on educational requirements, licensure, and continuing education
An entire chapter dedicated to job-hunting tips and career planning advice

About the Authors

Jessica A. Ritter, PhD, MSSW, BSW, is a full professor of social work at the Metropolitan State University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Mary Kiernan-Stern, MSW, LCSW is the Director of the MSW Field Education Program, Social Work Department, George Mason University.

Halaevalu F.O. Vakalahi, PhD is Professor and Associate Dean, School of Social Work, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD.

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