Career Success Secrets for CHILD, FAMILY AND SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS

Child, Family, and School Social Workers 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 single 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 on how to deal with problem children. Sample of reported job titles: Case Manager, Foster Care Social Worker, Caseworker, Child Protective Services Specialist, Family Manager, Family Preservation Caseworker, Family Service Caseworker