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March, 2018 | SAGE Publications, Inc

SAGE Guide to Social Work Careers

Your Journey to Advocacy


Melissa Bird - Portland State University, Portland, OR, USA
136 pages | March, 2018 | SAGE Publications, Inc
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The SAGE Guide to Social Work Careers presents first-hand stories from practitioners to help inform, inspire, and guide students to become advocates for social justice issues. With a unique focus on advocacy and social justice, the book covers fundamentals of the social work profession—from coalition building to advocacy engagement and stakeholder outreach—across a range of practice areas, such as mental health, substance abuse, and criminal justice. Students in BSW and MSW programs will gain practical knowledge that will prepare them to successfully navigate their way to a rewarding career.

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Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession, Second Edition: Takes students to the roots of the social work profession by covering its history, practice settings, and career paths within a unique advocacy framework. Bundle the SAGE Career Guide to Social Work Careers with Introduction to Social Work using bundle ISBN 978-1-5443-3029-7.

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author

References

Stories From the Profession
Job Descriptions From the Field of Poverty Advocacy
Advocacy for Poverty: Policy Examples
References

Stories From the Profession
Job Descriptions From the Field of Child Welfare Advocacy
Advocacy for Child Welfare: Policy Examples
Reference

Stories From the Profession
Job Descriptions From the Field of Health Care Advocacy
Advocacy for Health Care: Policy Examples
References

Stories From the Profession
Job Descriptions From the Field of Disability Advocacy
Advocacy for Disability: Policy Examples
References

Stories From the Profession
Job Descriptions From the Field of Mental Health
Advocacy for Mental Health: Policy Examples
References

Stories From the Profession
Job Descriptions From the Field of Substance Abuse Advocacy
Advocacy for Substance Abuse: Policy Examples
Reference

Stories From the Profession
Job Descriptions From the Field of Aging Advocacy
Advocacy for Aging: Policy Examples
References

Stories From the Profession
Job Descriptions From the Field of Criminal Justice Advocacy
Advocacy for Criminal Justice: Policy Examples
References

Background and Résumé Building
Getting the Interview
The Interview
Now What?
Final Words From the Author

 KEY FEATURES:

  • A unique overarching theme of advocacy and social justice reflects a growing prevalence in the discipline and field.
  • Stories From the Profession inspire readers to engage in advocacy and make an impact in their communities.
  • Career trajectories are explored that align with chapter topics to show readers the scope of opportunities available in social justice work.
  • Job Descriptions From The Field include salary ranges, education and experience desired, responsibilities, and more.
  • Examples of policies that impact chapter topics establish meaningful connections that help make the content more relevant to readers.
  • Guidance on using web resources allows readers to learn more about policies relevant to topic areas on county, city, school board, congressional, and state levels.
  • A final chapter, Advice for Moving Forward, offers readers practical guidance on the interview process along with helpful examples of cover letters and resumes.