Celebrating Social Work
March is Social Work Month! Did you know that social work is one of the fastest growing careers in the US? The profession is predicted to continue to grow by more than 10% over the next six years per the US Department Bureau of Labor Statistics.
People are often unclear on what social workers do. Here are some examples provided by the NASW:
Social workers help individuals, families, and groups restore or enhance their capacity for social functioning, and work to create societal conditions that support communities in need.
The practice of social work requires knowledge of human development and behavior, of social, economic and cultural institutions, and of the interaction of all these factors.
Social workers help people of all backgrounds address their own needs through psychosocial services and advocacy.
Social workers help people overcome some of life’s most difficult challenges: poverty, discrimination, abuse, addiction, physical illness, divorce, loss, unemployment, educational problems, disability, and mental illness. They help prevent crises and counsel individuals, families, and communities to cope more effectively with the stresses of everyday life.
Every day our YAS social workers make a positive impact in our community by assisting people in many of these ways. YAS is fortunate to have such dedicated professionals working on behalf of our clients and our organization. Happy Social Work Month to all!!
