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Tennister

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Sep 7, 2009
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Hi,

What is the definition of "Social Worker" in Canada?

My wife works in UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) as a programme associate, excuse my ignorance, but is this considered social work?

Thank you.
 
Hello tennister,
These are the example titles which could fall in 4152 Catogary
Example Titles

co-ordinator of social work
medical social worker
psychiatric social worker
social work supervisor
social worker
addiction social worker
case management consultant – social work
case management social worker
case work consultant – social work
casework supervisor – social work
caseworker – social work
certified social worker
child welfare social worker
children's aid investigator
co-ordinator of social work
family social worker
geriatric social worker
group social worker
medical social worker
psychiatric social worker
registered social worker
school social worker
social casework consultant
social work co-ordinator
social work officer
social work officer – military
social work supervisor
social worker
social worker, groups
social workers supervisor

4152 Social Workers

Social workers help individuals, couples, families, groups, communities and organizations develop the skills and resources they need to enhance social functioning and provide counselling, therapy and referral to other supportive social services. Social workers also respond to other social needs and issues such as unemployment, racism and poverty. They are employed by hospitals, school boards, social service agencies, child welfare organizations, correctional facilities, community agencies, employee assistance programs and Aboriginal band councils, or they may work in private practice.

Example Titles

co-ordinator of social work
medical social worker
psychiatric social worker
social work supervisor
social worker

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Main duties

Social workers perform some or all of the following duties:
Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems and determine the types of services required
Provide counsel and therapy to assist clients in developing skills to deal with and resolve their social and personal problems
Plan programs of assistance for clients including referral to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect and take authorized protective action when necessary
Serve as members on interdisciplinary teams of professionals working with client groups
Act as advocates for client groups in the community, lobby for solutions to problems directly affecting client groups and develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs
Develop or advise on social policy legislation, conduct social research and assist in community development
Provide mediation services and psychosocial assessments
Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and social programs
May provide public education and consultation to professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods
May supervise other social workers.
Social workers may specialize in fields of practice such as child welfare, family services, corrections, gerontology or addictions.
Employment requirements

A bachelor's degree in social work is required in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.
In Alberta, a bachelor's degree or diploma in social work is required.
In Saskatchewan, a bachelor's degree in social work is usually required.
Supervised practical experience is usually required.
Successful completion of provincial written and oral examinations may be required.
Registration with a provincial governing body is mandatory to practise as a social worker in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Alberta.
Use of the titles "Social Worker" and "Registered Social Worker" is regulated in all provinces.
Membership in a provincial association of social workers is usually required.



Hope this would help you.God bless remember me in your prayers as well.Good Luck

Samar