Social Work
Social Work is a profession devoted to the enhancement of human well-being and to the alleviation of poverty and oppression. This is accomplished through the promotion, restoration, maintenance and enhancement of the social functioning of individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. The expansion of human service programs and areas of practice that utilize social work knowledge and skills has created a demand for professional social workers. Social Work offers a challenging and exciting career for the individual who is motivated to help others and has a personal commitment to the advancement of social justice.
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Related Skills
- Summarizing results
- Writing clearly
- Presenting/defending a position
- Communicating across cultures/languages
- Gathering and organizing data
- Examining data
- Conducting field studies
- Applying non-intrusive methods
- Reaching new conclusions through comparative study
- Utilizing statistical applications
- Interviewing
- Understanding group dynamics
- Observing human interactions
- Recognizing cultural differences/similarities
- Surveying and sampling
- Identifying value systems
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Personal Attributes
- Achievement
- Helping others directly
- Desire for recognition and appreciation from others
- Desire to work directly with those experiencing social problems
- Sensitive to the needs and pains of others
- Able to adapt to unpleasant and stressful environments
- Patience
- Resourcefulness
- Empathy
- Tact
- Integrity
- Discreet
Career Paths of Recent Graduates
Related Websites
The University of Oklahoma School of Social Work
Association of Social Work Boards
National Association of Social Workers
Idealist.org
Social Work Job Bank
The New Social Worker Online
The Riley Guide
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Your Oklahoma State Agency Directory
Social Service.com
Human Resources Jobs (from the Society of Human Resource Management)
Non-Profit Career Network
USA Jobs
Community Career Center
United States Department of Health & Human Services