Social work is a profession for those with a strong desire to help improve people's lives. Social workers enhance the fit between people's needs and capabilities and the demands and resources of their environments. Social workers help clients identify their strengths and concerns, consider effective solutions, and find reliable resources. Through community organizing, program development, and political advocacy, social workers strive to enhance environments to be socially and economically just for all people. For sheer variety, few occupations can match social work, which offers a broad range of opportunities and settings. Social workers are found in public agencies, private businesses, hospitals, clinics, schools, nursing homes, private practices, the military, legislative bodies, police departments, courts, and countless other interesting workplaces. People who are conscientious, empathetic, caring, dedicated, and passionate will do well within this profession.
For information about career opportunities in social work and voluntary credentials for social workers, contact: National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 750 First St. NE., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20002-4241. Internet:http://www.socialworkers.org
For a listing of accredited social work programs or to order a Directory of Colleges and Universities with Accredited Social Work Degree Programs for a nominal charge, contact: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), 1725 Duke St., Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314-3457. Internet: http://www.cswe.org
Information on typical salaries and job outlook for social workers, visit: The Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov/
https://www.unr.edu/assessment/plans/social-work

