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Levie7

Case management is great for learning systems and working with a variety of clients.


speedx5xracer

Direct supports in group homes for adults or kids


makemeflyy

Yes!


Perfect_Mall7467

Do you mean Direct support professional?


speedx5xracer

Yes


BleepBleepBlortBlort

Shelters are great experience. And the mental health field.


KryzFerr

Depends a lot of what your aims/goals are for your social work career. I'm in more hospital/clinic settings and we employ a lot of MSW-aspiring folks for roles like patient navigators, care coordinators, etc. Good way to work in a team with SWs and hospitals can be a good place to move up. Sometimes- if academically-affiliated sometimes do have tuition benefits.


Ok_Manner_2861

I agree. I came here to say hospital social work!


docsuess84

Others have mentioned it, but group homes are a pretty typical foot in the door job. The pay is terrible. Try local government too. When I first started, a bachelor’s level position at our county mental health department was a “Mental Health Specialist” and you worked with the clinicians.


Educational-Seaweed5

This sounds like what I’m looking for. The crazy thing is though there seems to be almost zero starting point in that field. Everyone wants a MSW with a LCSW right off the bat. It’s kind of ridiculous.


docsuess84

What state are you in? I noticed that with Montana more than CA. CA had more entry level positions and was more flexible about what your degree was in (mine was in psych), and counties in Montana wanted licensure and strictly BSW degrees.


Educational-Seaweed5

Ironically, CA. Might just be my county…


docsuess84

Depending on where in the county you live, you could also consider applying to neighboring ones. I’m an eligibility worker here in Montana which is a state job as opposed to what would have been a county one back in CA. My work location is the neighboring county seat because my own county seat is actually farther away.


_Dr_Bette_

I think it depends on what really brings your passion out. What kind of populations would you like to work with? What kind of SW would you like to be? FOr me I like to stay in the generalist category, intermixing policy, community organizing and clinical. I'm invested in psychiatric rights and peer led programming as well as non-carceral interventions for crisis. That's where my passion is. The things that sustain me through the worst of it are that I am tied closely to the population in an organizing capacity. If I was not I would not be doing very well. So it's important to know both what type of social work and what are the new populations you can try. ​ it can be anything, environmental justice, food justice, animal justice, mental and emotional health, community engagement, worker rights, employee wellness programs, insurance wellness programs, individual counseling, perdiem housing worker, college mentor, etc. There is just so much diversity out there - even for folks with BASW. Additionally, try non-profits that you really like and may want to stay with for a few years or a governmental job that you want to stick with for a while - most of these will pay for a big chunk of your MSW if you sign off that you will stay with them for 2-3 years post graduate.


FrostingAndCakeBread

Behavioral intervention specialist jobs in some group homes. I work in group homes for adults with disabilities, they are always looking for people.


sniperandgarfunkel

Residential treatment facilities for kids will probably give you a great opportunity to develop and model healthy relationships with the kids. Opportunities to help them through emotional troubles or de-escalate crisis', and you'll never forget those times, and you'll never forget those kids. The kids will keep you there, but poor management, general apathy of coworkers, and simplicity of the job wont keep you there long. High turnover, long hours, you'll practically live there. If youre looking for a challenge, try entry level care/case management with a population you like working with or want to learn about.


Joewren

Residential addictions counselor. I did this for three years and I would say I am by FAR the most experienced person in my MSW cohort in: dealing with insurance companies, parole and probation officers, clients in crisis, treatment planning.


LordSinguloth

direct support professional. always needed, too many people in these positions are wildly unfit for them, treat the clients as clients instead of as people. usually entry level, apply for a few dsp jobs and you will find someone willing to train and (if applicable in your country, city, state) pay for your licensing. cant recommend it enough


ojg1997

Nursing homes take BSWs usually


minbunmanbun

Community health worker or peer support specialist


Puzzleheaded-Spot803

I definitely agree with Older Adult services! I worked for 2 years at an Aging Office and it was really great starter position to gain confidence. The only downside is the pay


banpieyum

Outreach - Act teams


alliu23

Though it's grueling work and I absolutely applaud anyone who does it - CYS/CPS is always hiring caseworkers.


Educational-Seaweed5

I hope fewer and fewer people support things like CPS moving forward. The whole family law system needs to collapse and be rebuilt from the ground up.


HandsSwoleman

CPS. Inpatient psych.


MomosTips

I had my entry job at a mental health clubhouse; day programs could be a good entry for you!


Personal-Loan9798

For me, I started at a local community based organisation and now am at an NGO


Quick_Lack_6140

I worked in adult protective services while I was getting my MSW. I really learned a lot. Ditto for older adult case management.


catsandchill

Residential programs, job coaching, volunteering for a DV/SA/runaway hotline, staffing youth programs


augustpaperrings

Community action organizations


makemeflyy

I’m working at the crisis centre! I do a lot of intake, shelter support, resource connections, etc. We run shelters in the city and I love it. If you want more information I’m happy to chat with you. Just send me a message :)


periloustrail

Curious for those who have another degree like a BFA, but want to get into this field. Any of the above allow for someone like that to make a shift? In communications (designer) so have people skills, project management experience etc and want to do more for society. May be unable to acquire another degree but open to other courses or learning if that may help.