Family / School / General Social Worker
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.
At a Glance
Family / School / General Social Worker earns an average of $46,128/yr. Typical education: Master's degree. Experience: 2–2.1 years. Top skills: Social Work, Communication, Advocacy.
$46,128/yr
Master's degree
2–2.1 years
67
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Median Wage
$58,570/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+3.4%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (18)
Social Work
Case Management
Psychosocial Assessments
Treatment Planning
Crisis Intervention
Discharge Planning
Mental Health
Hospice
Behavioral Health
Mental Diseases
Psychotherapy
Caregiving
Patient Assistance
Care Planning
Quality Assessment
Home Health Care
Rehabilitation
Common Skills (10)
Communication
Advocacy
Interpersonal Communications
Management
Problem Solving
Planning
Decision Making
Computer Literacy
Coordinating
Certifications (2)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Valid Driver's License
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