Social work is a profession devoted to helping people function the best they can in their environment. This can mean providing direct services or therapy directly to people. It can also mean working for change to improve social conditions. The social work profession has its own body of knowledge, code of ethics, practice standards, credentials, state licensing, and a nationwide system of accredited education programs. These equip the professional social worker to combine the desire to help others with the knowledge, skill, and ethics needed to provide that help.
Social workers serve individuals, families, and communities.
They are managers, supervisors, and administrators. They serve at all levels of government. They are educators. They are therapists and researchers. Educational Requirements To be a social worker, one must have a degree in social work from a college or univeristy program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.