101 Careers in Social Work, Second Edition.

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Share 101 Careers in Social Work: Second Edition -- Part I: The Profession of Social Work -- Chapter 1: What Is Social Work? -- Separating the Facts From the Fiction -- Top 7 Myths About the Social Work Profession -- How Is Social Work Different From Other Related Professions/Disciplines? -- How Did Social Work Begin? -- What Is the Future Outlook for Social Workers? -- A Brief History of the Social Work Profession in the United States -- References -- Chapter 2: Got Social Work? -- Is Social Work for You? -- Benefits of a Career in Social Work -- Challenges of a Career in Social Work -- The Social Work Oath -- An Invitation to You -- References -- Chapter 3: Follow the Yellow Brick Road: Education and Licensure for Social Workers -- What Steps Are Involved in Becoming a Professional Social Worker? -- What Degree Do I Need to Become a Social Worker? -- What Are the Prerequisites for Being Accepted to a Social Work Program? -- Who Qualifies as a Social Worker? -- What Is the Purpose of Licensing? -- What Do I Need to Know About Social Work Licensing? -- Is Licensing Really Necessary for the Social Work Profession? -- Do All Social Work Jobs Require Getting a License? -- If I Am Licensed in One State, Will I Be Able to Use This License in a Different State if I Relocate for a Job? -- What Are the Differences Between a License, a Certification, and a Credential? -- After Graduation From My University's Social Work Program, Will I Be Able to Obtain a License? -- Where Can I Learn More About the Requirements for Social Work Education, Supervision, and Licensing? -- Postscript -- Part II: Careers in Social Work -- Chapter 4: Careers in Child Welfare -- Child Protection Caseworker -- Social Worker Spotlight: Jessica A. Ritter, Children's Protective Services -- Intake Worker.

CPS Investigator -- Family Preservation Caseworker -- Substitute Care Caseworker -- Foster Care and Adoption Caseworker -- Careers With Private or Nonprofit Agencies -- Careers in Child Welfare Research -- Careers With the Government -- Child Welfare Advocate -- Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More -- Adoption Social Worker -- Social Worker Spotlight: Agnes Zarcaro, Spaulding for Children -- Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More -- Foster Care Social Worker -- Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More -- Emerging Field of Practice: Home Visiting Programs -- References -- Chapter 5: School-Based and School-Linked Services -- School Social Worker -- Social Worker Spotlight: Magda Flores, School Social Worker -- After-School Program Counselor -- Day-Care or School Readiness Program Worker -- Adult Literacy Program Worker -- Special Education Social Service Worker -- Social Worker on a College Campus -- Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More -- References -- Chapter 6: Social Work With Older Adults -- Adult Protective Services Caseworker -- Social Worker Spotlight: Lori Delagrammatikas, Program Coordinator -- Social Work in Adult Day Centers -- Residential Care Case Manager -- Careers in Psychogeriatrics -- Social Work in Hospitals and Other Health Care Settings -- Social Worker Spotlight: Sheryl Bruno, Social Work Supervisor -- Hospice Social Worker -- Social Worker Spotlight: Mary Jane O'Rourke, Hospice and Palliative Care -- Home Health Social Worker -- Geriatric Case Manager -- Social Worker Spotlight: Simon Paquette, Medical Social Worker -- Careers in Research and Policy -- Careers With the Government -- Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More -- References -- Chapter 7: Social Work in Health Care -- The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or "ObamaCare" -- Social Work in Hospitals and Other Medical Settings.

Social Worker Spotlight: Jacqueline Frausto, Medical Social Worker -- Emergency Room Social Worker -- Hospice Social Worker -- Director of Social Work -- Public Health Social Worker -- Social Worker Spotlight: Erica Solway, Doctoral Student in Sociology -- Rehabilitation Social Worker -- Patient Navigator/Patient Advocate -- Health Care Policy Specialist -- Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More -- References -- Chapter 8: Social Work in Mental Health and Addiction -- Clinical Social Worker -- Social Worker Spotlight: Sue Matorin, Treatment Coordinator -- Social Work With Groups -- Social Worker Spotlight: Mary Kiernan-Stern, Northern Virginia Cancer Center -- Social Work and Substance Abuse Intervention -- Social Worker Spotlight: Robert Klekar, Social Work and Substance Abuse -- Social Worker Spotlight: Shana Seidenberg, Mental Illness Substance Abuse Coordinator -- Employee Assistance Worker -- Military Social Worker -- Mental Health Advocacy -- Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More -- References -- Chapter 9: Careers in Crisis Intervention -- Careers in Disaster and Emergency Management -- Social Worker Spotlight: Brian Rivers, Case Manager/Volunteer Coordinator -- Suicide Prevention -- Family Violence Counselor -- Sexual Assault Counselor -- Policy Advocate -- Social Worker Spotlight: Cindy Southworth, National Network to End Domestic Violence -- Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More -- References -- Chapter 10: Careers in Criminal Justice and the Legal Arena -- Social Worker Spotlight: Lyn K. Slater, Interdisciplinary Center for Family and Child Advocacy -- Probation Officer (Adult or Juvenile Justice System) -- Parole Officer -- Correctional or Detention Officer -- Correctional Treatment Specialist -- Juvenile Justice Counselor -- Gang Prevention Counselor -- Family Court Social Worker.

Social Worker Spotlight: Brandy Macaluso, Coalition for Independent Living Options -- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Jails and Prisons) -- Victim Services Specialist -- Social Worker Spotlight: Marilyn Peterson Armour, Institute for Restorative Justice and Restorative Dialogue -- Mediation and Conflict Resolution -- Careers in Restorative Justice -- Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More -- References -- Careers in Forensic Social Work -- Custody Evaluator -- Mental Health Evaluator -- Mitigation Specialist -- Social Worker Spotlight: Alison Cusick, Intern, Office of the Public Defender -- Forensic Social Work in Juvenile Justice -- Social Worker Spotlight: Joel T. Andrade, Boston College Graduate School of Social Work -- Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More -- References -- Chapter 11: Careers in International Social Work and Human Rights -- U.S.-Based Immigrant, Refugee, and Asylee Resettlement Worker -- Social Worker Spotlight: Marleine Bastien, Founder, Fanm Ayisyen nan Miyami/Haitian Women of Miami -- Social Worker Spotlight: Juliane Ramic, Resettling Refugees -- Immigration Policy Advocate -- Disaster Relief Worker -- Social Worker Spotlight: Susan Kosche Vallem, Professor and Chair, Social Work Department, Wartburg College -- Human Rights Worker -- International Development Worker -- Careers With the United Nations/UNICEF -- Social Worker Spotlight: Purnima Mane, Deputy Executive Director (Program), UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund -- Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More -- References -- Chapter 12: Careers in Poverty and Homelessness -- Income Assistance Caseworker/Employment Counselor -- Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More -- Social Work Careers in the Field of Homelessness -- Careers in Research -- Poverty Advocate -- Social Worker Spotlight: Kristin Noel Ludwig, Community Action.

Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More -- References -- Chapter 13: Careers in the Political Arena -- Lobbyist -- Campaign Worker -- Social Worker Spotlight: Greg Shufeldt, Political Social Worker -- Legislative Aide -- Field Organizer -- Social Worker Spotlight: Elizabeth Alex, Lead Organizer/Manager -- Policy Analyst/Researcher -- Advocacy Organization -- Legislator or Public Official -- Social Worker Spotlight: Representative Elliott Naishtat, Attorney and Texas State Legislator -- Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More -- References -- Chapter 14: Careers in Community Practice -- Community Planner -- Social Worker Spotlight: Odis Dolton, Assistant Director for Finance -- Community Developer -- Social Worker Spotlight: Amy Krings-Barnes, Community Police Partnering Center -- Community Organizer -- Social Worker Spotlight: Trina Scordo, Senior Organizer -- Social Work in Urban Communities -- Urban Social Worker Spotlight: Tracy Harris, Family Service Case Manager -- Entrepreneurial Social Worker Spotlight: Johnnie Fielding, Cofounder, Leading by Example -- Rural Social Worker -- Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More -- References -- Chapter 15: Leadership in Human Service Organizations -- Administrator -- Executive Director -- Social Worker Spotlight: Laura Elmore Smith, Executive Director, Crime Prevention Institute -- Program Manager -- Social Worker Spotlight: Mary Kiernan-Stern, Arlington Hospital -- Organizational Consultant -- Public Relations/Media Relations -- Volunteer Services Director -- Fund-Raiser -- Social Worker Spotlight: April Kerwin, Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving -- Grant Writer -- Recommended Readings/Websites to Learn More -- References -- Chapter 16: Careers in Research and Academia -- Social Work Researcher -- Social Work Professor.

Social Worker Spotlight: Jessica A. Ritter, Director of BSW Program and Associate Professor.

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