Job Responsibilities
My responsibilites include carrying a case-load of youth who have
been removed from their homes due to unsafe/unsuituable
environments. I offer these youth support services and
programs. Some of these youth have been reunified in the home or
put into and alternative living situation. These youth often
have anger issues, depression issues and are dealing with the
after-effects of abuse or domestic violence in their lives. I
offer counseling and support services to these youth and the
adults in their lives
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Job Requirements
At the undergraduate level I found it very easy to get into the
classes the I wanted or that were required. I was required to
take a Humanities base courseload in the first year at the
University of Dayton. These classes were well taught and
comprehensive in their respective subject matters. I felt the
grading was fair. There was an attendance policy for the
Humanities classes. If you missed more than three classes your
grade would drop one grade point. I also felt the workload was
fair and the professors were committed to quality teaching and
learnning.
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Uppers
I feel I am truly making a difference in the lives of other people. This
provides me a sense of satisfaction that I am really having a positive impact on
the lives of others. I also feel there is such a great need for the services
that i provide in the country that we live in.
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Downers
i feel social service workers are underappreciated in the United
States society. This is reflected in the salaries of those who
work in social services and non-profit agencies. It is probably
the biggest downfall and complaint I have about my job. I also
think there is a great need for the services that social service
professionals provide.
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Lifestyle
The workers are very committed to their work. Most people choose social
services/nonprofit work b/c they truly believe in the work and the cause. Money
is not the attraction to this profession. Most people I work with have a caring
nature and are very respectful of others and the differences that people have
from them.
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Compensation
The salary for social service positions is not very high. The
benefits are usually pretty good. Education and experience can
definately help those going into social service get a high salary.
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Advice to Jobseekers
I think social services will always be in need in our country.
It is a profession that really makes you feel like you are
achieving something and making a difference in the world around
you. I think it is a profession that wonderful caring people are
drawn to and even though salaries are not very high, satisfaction
levels amongst these professions is pretty high.
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