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Is there any other jobs similar to social work?
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Raffinée Wilson, M.S., LPC
Providing mental health counseling to adults and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, esteem concerns, and communication issues.
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Raffinée’s Answer
Depends on what you are looking to do. Some individuals within the field of social work have more of a clinical background and desire to work as a counselor/therapist. Other individuals focus more on connecting individuals with resources, educating on basic skills, etc. Counseling and therapeutic work can be similar to some components of social work as the focus is to assist individuals in processing and working through emotional content, life stressors, transitions, and other areas of focus.
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Emilie’s Answer
If you're interested in social issues and helping others outside of social work directly, there's always options to work for non-profits, foundations, or other companies with social missions. I would narrow down what you're interested in from social work (ex. the people, population segments like working with teens, creating programs, etc.) and see if that can help pinpoint more similar broad profession options.
I know a number of people who have worked or studied in social work become teachers, program leaders, therapists, or specializing in a subset of social work like gerontology (working with older adults).
I know a number of people who have worked or studied in social work become teachers, program leaders, therapists, or specializing in a subset of social work like gerontology (working with older adults).
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Jasmin’s Answer
It all depends. Therapist, Counsellor and there is a great tendency these days for Community Affair Leadership that might have a similar role as Social Work.
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Simeon’s Answer
Yes, the non-profit industry is similar to social work and takes many different forms. If you see a need in the community, a non-profit organization can be made to address it. All you need are donors who believe in the cause and the organization to make change happen!
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John Philip’s Answer
Hi Raffinee,
There's quite a lot but and most of them involve volunteer work like non-profits.
Start in your community and check out which social issues interest you the most.
There's quite a lot but and most of them involve volunteer work like non-profits.
Start in your community and check out which social issues interest you the most.