Social Worker
Help people solve social, financial, and health problems.
77%
16%
7%
National data for social workers (SOC 21-1020).
$25
$32,200
$47,780
$12.25
$15.48
$22.97
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Bachelor's Degree in social work
  • Hours

  • Generally have a set schedule each week.
  • Usually work 40 hours per week.
  • May drive across town or farther to visit clients.
  • SOCIAL WORKERS will:
  • Often specialize in treating certain types of clients
  • Work in a variety of places
  • Help people solve financial, health, and social problems
  • SOCIAL WORKERS frequently:
  • Sit when meeting with clients and writing reports.
  • It is important that SOCIAL WORKERS be able to:
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
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