Edited by Linda Grobman, editor/publisher of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine, this book will introduce you to 54 social workers, each of whom has a very different job! "Follow" them on their "typical" days to get a glimpse of real-life social work.

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Product Description

Spend a day with social workers in 54 different settings, and learn about the many career paths available to you. Did you ever wish you could tag along with a professional in your chosen field, just for a day, observing his or her every move? DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS allows you to take a firsthand, close-up look at the real-life days of 54 professional social workers as they share their stories. Join them on their journeys, and learn about the rewards and challenges they face.

Here are some of the social work practice settings and roles you will read about:

community and inpatient mental health
inner-city and rural schools
prisons
private practice
HIV/AIDS
hospitals
the military
hospice
public child welfare
community organizing
summer camps
international settings
youth centers
managed care
public policy
...and many more.

This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants an inside look at the social work profession. Whether you are a social work student, an experienced professional wishing to make a change in career direction, or just thinking about going into the field, you will learn valuable lessons from the experiences described in DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36324 in Books
• Published on: 2004-12-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 410 pages

From the Back Cover
Spend a day with social workers in 50 different settings, and learn about the many career paths available to YOU.

Did you ever wish you could tag along with a professional in your chosen field, just for a day, observing his or her every move? DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS allows you to take a firsthand, close-up look at the real-life days of 41 professional social workers as they share their stories. Join them on their journeys, and learn about the rewards and challenges they face.

You will observe social work practice in the following settings and roles: community and inpatient mental health, inner-city and rural schools, prisons, adventure-based therapy, private practice, HIV/AIDS, public health, administration, hospitals, the military, managed care, residential treatment centers for adolescents, hospice, homeless outreach, college counseling centers, public child welfare, nursing homes, international social work, public policy, community organizing, youth centers, and many more.

This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants an inside look at the social work profession. Whether you are a social work student, an experienced professional wishing to make a change in career direction, or just thinking about going into the field, you will learn valuable lessons from the experiences described in DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS.

About the Author
Linda May Grobman, ACSW, LSW, is the founder, publisher, and editor of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER, the magazine for social work students and recent graduates. She has been a social worker in mental health and medical settings, is a former staff member of two state chapters of the National Association of Social Workers, and is co-author of THE SOCIAL WORKER'S INTERNET HANDBOOK.

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Customer Reviews

"A must for social work students"
There are at least one or two other books on the market that address a career in social work. . This book is by far the most thorough. As a social work professor, I have shared this book with dozens of students. They have sent their fellow students asking for copies. This book is also excellant for the more mature social work professional who may want to exchange or expand practice settings. The book doesn't contain glossy pictures or fancy tables, but it is written in such a way as to hold the interest of any social worker. The book covers a wide range of information including pros, cons, and salary ranges for various practice settings. Great resource book for the social work library!

Highly recommended for any prospective social workers
I read this book while I was getting my undergraduate degree for a class. It gave me an entirely new perspective on social workers. I discovered 50 jobs that I could have as a social worker. Most people think that being a social worker means removing children from their homes all day long. This book illustrates other jobs that social workers can do that I had never thought about. This book inspired me to get my MSW because so many of the social workers in the book have their MSW. Days in the Lives of Social Workers is great for anyone who is considering making social work their profession.

Get an inside look into social work!
This is a must-read for anyone exploring a career in social work. It features stories from professionals in a wide range of fields. Seeing it from their perspective gives you an inside look into the different aspects of social work that you will probably not find anywhere else short of actually talking with a social worker. Many tell of the joys and stresses of their jobs. I was hoping to see more entry-level work featured. However, this book gave me some excellent ideas of possible fields to explore should I decide to venture into this rewarding career.