101 careers in social work /
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| Author / Creator: | Ritter, Jessica A. |
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| Imprint: | New York : Springer Pub. Co., c2009. |
| Description: | xviii, 285 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7690020 |
| Summary: | <p>This is a vital and necessary guide to the social work professionā .This book clarifies the social work mission, goals, and objectives, and strengthens and promotes them as well." <br> -- Carmen Ortiz Hendricks, MSW, DSW, ACSW, LCSW<br> Associate Dean, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, <br> Yeshiva University <p> <p>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." <br> -- Saundra Starks, EdD, LCSW<br> Western Kentucky University <p> <p> 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. <p>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. <p> 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 |
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| Physical Description: | xviii, 285 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780826154057 0826154050 |