If you ever thought of being a social worker this article is for you. It will tell you everything you need to know about this job, the salary, the education you need, what is like to do the job and so many interesting facts. I am very happy to write this article and motivate other people to study in this field since it is in a high demands of workers.
Being a social is an amazing job. You are helping people trough their difficulties. It can be very challenging but also feel uplifted as you are trying to do the best you can do in people's life
You will provide counseling session with your clients, you will assist families, couples, adults, children and all the people who are in need of service. You may help someone who is victims of sexual assault or help homeless people finding shelters. A social comes in helps of any people that as the need of directions when they have no other option by themselves
A normal day of a social worker as a lot of interview, counseling or therapy session, investigate the case they are attributed that day, plan some programs for their clients, act as advocates. The typical day of social workers can change at all moment depending on the client they have to help. They will adapt to be the most effective in the situation in front of them
The social worker can work in different places. Such as in school, in a hospital, a correctional faculty or in as a private social worker. A private social worker can be interesting for you if not open to every kind of case, because you can choose your patients. In a case you are working at a hospital or CLSCs you will have all different kind of case and maybe a lower salary.
To become a social worker you will have to get a bachelor's degree in Social Work.
In Quebec your salary will start at 24.73 an hour and can go up to 45.22.
You can need a professional certificate in a case you want to be a private social worker. It can also be useful to have some formations outside the bachelor. For example, a training about intimidation if you are working in a school.
The dangers of being a social worker is your need to control your emotions and keep a barrier between you and your patients. A lot of social workers end up burned out because they take too much on their shoulders and don't take a step back when you need. It is important to know your limits when you are working with a hard situation.
The chances really low because those jobs are a human to human jobs. It is almost impossible for a robot to understand emotions and be able to help a person in need.
The age most social workers retire is around 65 years old.
In conclusion, being a social worker is a job about helping people. You need to work with an open mind and be respectful. It can be draining for people who don't know how to bequeath when they are not able to help a person without putting your feelings aside. But it can also be a beautiful journey when you see how much help you bring in the society by helping the people in need. I hope a lot of people will see how this job is important.