| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 285 pages) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
What is social work? -- Got social work? -- The yellow brick road : education and licensure for social workers -- Careers in child welfare -- School-based and school-linked services -- Social work with older adults -- Social work in health care -- Social work in mental health and addiction -- Careers in crisis intervention -- Careers in criminal justice and the legal arena -- Careers in forensic social work -- Careers in international social work and human rights -- Careers in poverty and homelessness -- Careers in politics -- Careers in community practice -- Leadership in human service organizations -- Careers in research and academia -- Careers beyond social work -- Paying for your education -- Job hunting tips. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Summary |
&Quot;This is a vital and necessary guide to the social work profession .This book clarifies the social work mission, goals, and objectives, and strengthens and promotes them as well.". -- Carmen Ortiz Hendricks, MSW, DSW, ACSW, LCSW. Associate Dean, Wurzweiler School of Social Work,. Yeshiva University. "The authors do an excellent job of illustrating the uniqueness, diversity, and richness of the profession. I strongly recommend this book for use in social work orientation, advising and education.". -- Saundra Starks, EdD, LCSW. Western Kentucky University. 101 Careers in Soci |
| Local Note |
STJOEBOOK |
| Note |
GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Social service -- Vocational guidance -- United States.
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Vocational guidance -- United States.
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Job hunting -- United States.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Vakalahi, Halaevalu F. Ofahengaue.
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Kiernan-Stern, Mary.
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| Added Title |
One hundred one careers in social work |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Ritter, Jessica A. 101 careers in social work. New York : Springer Pub. Co., c2009 9780826154057 0826154050 (DLC) 2008040791 (OCoLC)232129935 |
| ISBN |
9780826154040 (electronic bk.) |
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0826154042 (electronic bk.) |
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