In this assignment you will identify 3 careers that may interest you in the field of social work (you can discuss 3, and then explain why you decided on ONE). You will compare (what they have in common) and contrast (what makes them different) for each of the 3 careers.

Then decide the ONE career that you want. You will present on ONLY ONE Career. You must use terms/concepts from your Textbook and lecture in this assignment to write a paper and complete a visual presentation. This paper needs to be in APA format with appropriate citations.

You are REQUIRED to follow this outline below

I. History of Career-What is the experience or degree requirements. When was this career created, what need does it meet for the community (model of service delivery, social control..etc? )

II. What is the annual Salary?

III. Career Growth-What is the entry level position, what are management positions.

IV. Demographics of people in the profession -ages, gender and ethnic groups in this profession.

V. Career Strength/Challenges  - What challenges will this career have for you? What are your strengths in dealing with these challenges, where are the struggles you will have with this career. To answer this question with greater detail please answer 8 of the 10 questions below to summarize your paper.

• Discuss the concept that work itself does not give meaning in life, but that a person gives meaning to his or her occupation.
• Do you see choosing a career as a developmental process, or do you see it as making a choice and sticking by it?
• How important do you think it is for you to feel a sense of pride in the work you do? Have you felt valued in your work?
• Discuss what you get or expect to get from work. What might your life be like if you weren't able to work? How do you imagine life would be if you were retired? Do you see any way to incorporate your interests and hobbies into your career or vocation?
• In choosing a job, which would be more important to you: security or the opportunity for self-expression?
• What factors would you consider most in selecting your occupation? Mention the top three, and explain why you picked these three factors.
• Some experts claim that most people will change their jobs several times during their working years. What implication does this trend have for you personally?
• Do you believe that you can choose your attitude toward work and thus change the meaning it has for you?
• What role do values play in the career decision process?
• Explain the meaning of being active in career planning.
• Abstract The abstract summarizes all you will cover in the paper, it is like a preview to what the reader can expect see you discuss in the paper, it should be short 1-2 paragraphs, and it can also include key term of the paper so if someone searches they can find it.
• Introduction
• Mission Statement- taken from the website, you can include the established date, their location in the community and other important information about the agency.
• Service delivery - discuss all the services, programs and support they offer clients.
• Specialized community support & Impacts - explain why they exists and how do they meet a need in the community, specifically a problem in living.
• Ethnic groups supported - talk about the people that access their services, the communities they serve and why.
• Social justice movements and programs- explain all attempts for them to engage in support of social justice issues.
• Future Career Options - detail here the jobs you choose, describe some job duties
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