Career Profile
Child, Family, & School Social Workers
Social workers help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives.
General Information
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.
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Child, Family, & School Social Workers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 93 openings per year are projected for Child, Family, & School Social Workers.
Employment Change
Employment for Child, Family, & School Social Workers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.7% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $22.85/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.33, while experienced workers are paid $26.21. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 656 Child, Family, & School Social Workers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 765.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Child, Family, & School Social Workers are Elementary and Secondary Schools, Individual and Family Services, and Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Child, Family, & School Social Workers include Customer and Personal Service, Therapy and Counseling, and Psychology.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Child, Family, & School Social Workers is Bachelor's. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.