A revealing guide to a career as a social worker based on the real-life experiences of three distinguished social workersârequired reading for anyone considering a path to this profession.
Becoming a Social Worker takes you behind the scenes to find out what itâs really like, and what it really takes, to become a social worker. Acclaimed authors Alex Abramovich and Tasha Blaine shadow three distinguished social work professionals to reveal how this compassionate field changes lives. Discover what itâs like to tirelessly advocate for victims of domestic violence and sex trafficking, investigate accidental drug overdose deaths in New York City, and assist clients in a full-time private practice. Gain insight from these social workers paths as they offer wisdom and insight from their years of service. Social workers have a common mission to serve people in needâhere is how this life-changing job is actually practiced at the highest levels.