“The good we secure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain until it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life.” -Jane Addams Social work is often regarded as offering services only on an individual level. In truth, it encompasses much more. Macro social work is an area of practice concerned with…

While it may initially seem daunting, child welfare social work is actually an extraordinarily rewarding and important career. More than 3 million children are referred to child protective services each year, according to the National Children’s Alliance. As a vulnerable population, children require the protection of professionals uniquely qualified to meet their needs. Child welfare…

“The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people…” -Preamble, Code of Ethics, National Association of Social Workers When considering its direct positive impact on people’s lives, perhaps no profession is regarded as highly as social work. Social workers are charged…

Burnout is “a state of physical, emotional or mental exhaustion combined with doubts about your competence and the value of your work,” the Mayo Clinic explains. While burnout occurs in all professions, the condition is particularly prevalent in the field of social work. Social workers with burnout may experience changes in thinking, mood and functioning,…

Social work positions are expected to increase 12 percent by 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With this faster-than-average growth rate, those who seek employment in the field can expect to choose from a myriad of specialties. Forensic social work represents just one of these many career prospects. Forensic social work is a…

In social work, ethical conduct is an essential — but complex— practice. Social workers must often act quickly and effectively in the face of difficult moral dilemmas, especially when the results can have a profound impact on the course of their clients’ lives. It is therefore imperative for social workers to both familiarize themselves with…

Approximately 70 million Americans will be over age 65 by 2030, up from 35 million in 2000, the U.S. Administration on Aging predicts. Older adults will represent 19 percent of the population in 2030. With individuals in the baby boomer generation reaching age 65 and life expectancy increasing, the United States is undergoing a large-scale…

Now is a great time to consider a career in social work, especially in the Bluegrass State. According to the Kentucky Statewide Occupational Employment Outlook, social work occupations are expected to grow exponentially. And the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that overall employment of social workers is expected to grow 12 percent through 2024,…

Individuals who pursue social work degrees are ready to make a difference in the lives of others and improve their communities. In fact, social work is a helping profession with a clear code of ethics and a mission to empower clients while addressing both private issues and public concerns. Social workers work closely with those…