Have you wondered what a typical day of work is like for a social worker in Child Protective Services (CPS)? Thanks to Brock Venture*, who has been in the field for 15 years, and kindly agreed to be interviewed, this post will provide you with an idea of what social work in child welfare is […]
Do You Earn Above or Below Average for a Social Worker?
As per the 2009 study commissioned by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) (results of which were released in May 2010), the median base annual salary for a social worker is $55,000 with 12% earning $90,000 or more per year, and 12% earning less than $30,000. When looking at the median hourly wage [for social workers […]
Free Webinars for Mental Health Professionals
Are you a social worker or other mental health professional who is interested in keeping up-to-date with the latest research on mental health? Listening and/or participating in various webinars, webcasts or podcasts is one way of doing so. Webinars (or webcasts) are essentially presentations given live online, via the web and teleconference. Webcasts are often […]
Exploring Career Paths in Social Work
Days in the Lives of Social Workers – Book Review Are you thinking about entering the world of social work? Or are considering a different role within the field? Or are just curious about what social workers in other fields of practice or settings do? If your answer is yes to any of the above […]
Social Worker Pay By Setting, Practice & Region
One question that often comes up is whether there is an advantage (or disadvantage) to working in a particular setting or practice area in terms of the amount of income that you would earn as a social worker. The answer is that it depends… The median base annual salary for a social worker is $55,000, […]
