"This is a vital and necessary guide to the social work professionÖ.This book clarifies the social work mission, goals, and objectives, and strengthens and promotes them as well."--Carmen Ortiz Hendricks, MSW, DSW, ACSW, LCSWAssociate Dean, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University"The authors do an excellent job of illustrating the uniqueness, diversity, and richness of the profession. I strongly recommend this book for use in social work orientation, advising and education."--Saundra Starks, EdD, LCSWWestern Kentucky University101 Careers in Social Work serves as both a catalog of social work job descriptions as well as a guide to career planning. The authors highlight the interdisciplinary nature of social work, and include unconventional, cutting-edge career options such as forensic social work, entrepreneurship, working in political systems, international careers, community planning, and more. Written in a user-friendly style, each chapter focuses on a specific social work career, and outlines the challenges, core competencies and skills, and educational requirements needed to succeed. This book also includes questionnaires and checklists to help readers choose a career tailored to their unique talents, interests, and passions. Key Features: A catalog of 101 social work careers, including careers in emerging fieldsHelpful career development tools, including self-assessment checklists, interviews with practicing social workers, and questionnairesGuidance on educational requirements, licensure, and continuing educationAn entire chapter dedicated to job-hunting tips and career planning advice