Social workers perform some or all of the following duties:

A. Social workers may specialize in fields of practice such as child welfare, family services, mental health, corrections, gerontology or addictions.

B. Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems and determine the types of services required

C. Provide counsel and therapy to assist clients in developing skills to deal with and resolve their social and personal problems

D. Plan programs of assistance for clients including referral to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services

E. Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect and take authorized protective action when necessary

F. Act as advocates for client groups in the community, lobby for solutions to problems directly affecting client groups and develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs

G. Develop or advise on social policy legislation, conduct social research and assist in community development

1. What education do you need to become a Social Workers?
   1. You need a bachelor's degree in social work to work as a social worker in all provinces and the Northwest... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Social Workers?
   The job outlook for Social Workers is considered Above Average because: 1. Employment grew at an average rate.... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Social Workers?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Above Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be above... more
4. How much does a Social Workers make?
   The average hourly wages for Social Workers is $24.72/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the social... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Social Workers"?
   2% of Social Workers are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for professionnal occupations. more
6. How many Social Workers are employed part-time?
   13% of Social Workers are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 47,700 workers employed in these... more
7. How many Social Workers are self-employed?
   Roughly 1% of Social Workers are self-employed. This is considered Below average for the industry as a whole. more
8. What is the average age of a Social Workers?
   The relatively low percentage of younger workers suggests few entry-level job openings, and could point to a greater... more