Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Social workers help people and assist communities in solving problems. These problems include poverty, racism, discrimination, physical and mental illness, addiction, and abuse. They counsel individuals and families, they lead group sessions, they research social problems, and they develop policy and programs. Social workers are dedicated to empowering people and helping them to preserve their dignity and worth. Approximately 713,200 social workers are employed in the United States. Social workers may also be known as case workers.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Helpful
Outgoing
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
Social Work Manager or Director of Social Work Programs
Social Worker
Social Work Assistant/Aide/Technician
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