Social Work Practice With Children - Essay Example

Download file to see previous pages The Bureau of Labor Statistics (2009) reports the growth and earning the potential of a family social worker favorably. “Employment of child, family and school social workers is expected to grow by 19 percent, which is faster than the average for all occupations” reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2009). Salaries are “Median annual earnings of child, family, and school social workers were $37,480 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $29,590 and $49,060. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $24,480, and the top 10 percent earned more than $62,530” according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2009). This is adequate for the field.
I interviewed two individuals in the field of social work that has current employment at a shelter. The need for shelter can be for many reasons. Collins, Jordan, and Coleman (2009) report that battered women and the homeless are in need of shelters (40 and 236). Shelters also provide safety, food, and other necessities that families cannot provide for themselves. Webb (2003) explains that shelters are often overcrowded (336). This means the services are vital and much in need. I learned about the shelters from these two individuals interviewed.
My interviews were five days apart. I prepared five questions for my first interview and four questions for my second. The individual responses were different but consistent in nature. I learned about an Assistant Shelter Coordinator and Shelter Assistant’s jobs and the relevance of social work toward these jobs. The qualifications for these positions were discussed. Also mentioned was the personal qualities needed for a job in the social worker field. ...Download file to see next pagesRead More