Is social work right for you?
Social workers have a strong desire to help others, effective communication skills, ethical responsibility, and time management skills. Human service jobs involve direct contact with people who are vulnerable to exploitation or mistreatment, thus social workers uphold six core values: service, social justice, dignity, integrity, competence, and the importance of human relationships.

What social workers do?
Social work is a profession devoted to helping people function the best they can in their environment. This means social workers provide direct services to help individuals, groups, organizations, and communities solve problems and improve social conditions. Social workers strive to alleviate suffering, promote social justice, and make a difference. If you are looking for a career with meaning, action, diversity, satisfaction, and an abundance of employment options, consider earning a Bachelor of Social Work.

Career outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, social workers earn a median pay of $50,390 per year.

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