Careers in Social Work
Variety and Flexibility
Bachelor of Social Work graduates are prepared to work effectively with individuals,
families, small groups, communities, and organizations in a variety of settings. Graduates
are employed in public and private settings. They provide both direct and indirect
services to individuals, families, and groups, and are often involved in organizational
planning and management. Some of the settings in which they may be employed include:
- Advocacy programs
- Aging services
- Children and youth services
- Child and adult day care centers
- Churches
- Community action agencies
- Community crisis centers
- Correctional facilities
- Criminal justice agencies
- Disabilities
- Domestic violence programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Head start programs
- Home care agencies
- Homeless shelters
- Hospices
- Hospitals/clinics
- Legal services agencies
- Mental health services
- Neighborhood coalition programs
- Nursing homes
- Public health agencies
- Residential treatment programs
- Schools
- Substance abuse programs
- Training/vocational centers
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Voluntary associations
For more info, click to visit the 'Be a Social Worker' web site!