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GENERAL SOCIAL WORKER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- general social worker
1, record 1, English, general%20social%20worker
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gain job experience. After you earn your bachelor's degree, you may work as a general social worker before returning to school to specialize in medical social work. Seek an entry-level position with a state agency or nonprofit to help you learn the basic job responsibilities of caseworkers, such as handling multiple clients at one time or making connections to refer clients to their desired resources. You may also apply for positions at mental health or substance abuse facilities to become familiar with performing your duties in a clinical setting. 1, record 1, English, - general%20social%20worker
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- travailleur social général
1, record 1, French, travailleur%20social%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- travailleuse sociale générale 2, record 1, French, travailleuse%20sociale%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les travailleurs sociaux constituent un corps spécifique spécialisé dans l’intervention sociale avec les individus, les familles, les groupes et les collectivités locales, ainsi que dans l’administration sociale, les études et la recherche dans les domaines qui relèvent de leurs compétences. 1, record 1, French, - travailleur%20social%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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