Talia Horn Ms.

Nguyen English IV, 8B September 30, 2013

HEALTHCARE SOCIAL WORKER IN THE MAKING

WHAT IS A HEALTHCARE SOCIAL WORKER?

Social workers are people that help others cope with everyday problems in their live. Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Social Workers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/socialworkers.htm (visited September 29, 2013).

WHY DO I WANT TO DO THIS?

My whole life, I knew I wanted to help others. Almost every female in my family works in the medical field. In a way, I can help change the world and show others that theres more to life than just violence and holding grudges.

INTERESTS/SKILLS/HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES REQUIRED

Great Listening skills/being able to listen and understand the clients needs Having the ability to develop strong relationships with clients Have compassion, empathy, and patience

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Social Workers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm (visited September 29, 2013).

DEGREE(S)/YEARS OF STUDY REQUIRED

It is a must to attend a 4-year college A (BSW) or Bachelors degree in social work is the most common requirement for entry-levels positions It should take about 4 years to receive a (BSW)

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Social Workers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm (visited September 29, 2013).

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AT NEW ORLEANS

SUNO is a school that is specially recognized for their social working program The undergraduate social work program comprises two phases: Pre- Social Work phase and Professional Social Work phase. As a graduate, I must be able to integrate the values of ethics, knowledge, and skill base of the social work profession with respect for all people aimed toward social change and promotion of social justice.

Favre, Beverly, Dr. "Southern University New Orleans." Southern University New Orleans. Southern University at New Orleans, n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2013

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AT NEW ORLEANS CRITERIA

A minimum cumulative college level GPA of 2.0 Have earned credit for college level Math or English ACT English of 18 or above; ACT Math of 19 ACT composite score of 20.

"Southern University New Orleans." Southern University New Orleans. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2013.

INCOME/PROJECTED JOB MARKET

$53,400 was the annual wage of health care social workers in hospitals in 2010 Social workers in healthcare are expected to grow by 34% by 2020 Baby boomers and their families will require help, which will increase demand for healthcare social workers

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Social Workers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/socialworkers.htm (visited September 29, 2013).

WORKS CITED

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 201213 Edition, Social Workers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-andsocial-service/social-workers.htm (visited September 29, 2013). Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 201213 Edition, Social Workers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-andsocial-service/social-workers.htm (visited September 29, 2013). Favre, Beverly, Dr. "Southern University New Orleans." Southern University New Orleans. Southern University at New Orleans, n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2013 "Southern University New Orleans." Southern University New Orleans. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2013.