Overview
Explore the diverse and rewarding career paths in social work, featuring over 101 job descriptions, professional insights, emerging trends, and educational tips.
The fourth edition highlights essential skills, job outlooks, and self-assessment tools to help readers determine if social work is the right path for them. With a focus on social justice, communication, creativity, and intervention strategies, the textbook inspires readers to find a career that aligns with their strengths and values. This guide offers a comprehensive look into the diverse and rewarding world of social work. Connect: Unlock your free eBook with your print purchase—accessible anytime on Springer Publishing Connect!
What’s New:
- New chapter on wellbeing and sustainability in social work practice
- Spotlights highlight diverse voices, including Black, Latino, Queer, younger professionals, students, and more
- Fresh data on employment outlooks and salary trends across careers
- Updated content on social work post-COVID, including new challenges and roles
- New and emerging careers added: environmental social work, podcasting, crisis teams
Key Features:
- Over 100 career profiles, updated spotlights, and new self-care content reflect a wide range of paths and real-world relevance
- Helps readers identify best-fit careers, build confidence, and prepare for professional success in and beyond the classroom
- Includes self-assessments, case studies, job outlooks, and student spotlights that engage learners and support skill application
- Authors blend academic insight with lived experience, student input, and a commitment to justice and innovation
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