사회복지사가 하는 일Social Worker
– To become a social worker, you need a social worker certification issued by the Korean Association of Social Workers. Social worker certification is generally obtained by graduating from high school and completing more than 24 weeks of education and training at an education and training institution designated by the Minister of Health and Welfare, or by graduating from a related department such as social welfare or social work at a college, university, or graduate school. . Level 2 certification can be obtained if you meet the qualifications, but level 1 certification requires passing a national exam. – You can mainly work at social welfare centers, senior welfare centers, welfare centers for the disabled, and local children’s centers.
The number of social workers is 83,000, and employment is expected to increase by an average of 2.4% per year over the next 10 years (Source: 2016-2026 mid- to long-term manpower supply and demand forecast). In particular, as society develops, interest in improving people’s welfare and quality of life is increasing. Accordingly, as one of the country’s major policies, social welfare is carrying out social welfare policies in various fields such as senior citizens living alone, multicultural families, single-parent families, children and childcare welfare, and the demand for social workers is expected to increase somewhat (Data: Worknet job information as of July 2019).
The average annual salary (median) of social workers is 24.78 million won (Source: Worknet Job Information as of July 2019).
*Lower (25%) 21.78 million won, Average (50%) 24.78 million won, Top (25%) 29.38 million won
– To become a social worker, it is advantageous to major in a related department such as social welfare or social work at a college, university, or graduate school. – Related departments include Introduction to Social Welfare, Social Welfare Practice Methodology, Elderly Welfare Theory, Child Welfare Theory, Welfare of the Disabled, and Family. Subjects such as welfare theory are included, and social welfare field training is also provided during semesters and vacations.
– Related qualifications include social worker (level 1 and 2). – Social worker level 1 is conducted once a year, and college graduates are holders of social worker level 2 certificate, and community college graduates are social worker level 2 certificate holder. Only those who have practical experience in social welfare work can apply. – Level 2 social workers are limited to those with a college degree or higher who have completed 14 social welfare courses and completed a social welfare practicum period of about one month. The Korean Association of Social Workers grants the person a level 2 social worker certificate.
– Social workers have lower wages and welfare benefits compared to other occupations. – As the importance of social welfare increases, job creation and growth are actively occurring. However, competition for employment is fierce. – Self-development potential was higher than average, and the possibility of job change was also high. – Working hours are long and mental and physical stress is severe. – Work autonomy and authority are limited, but social reputation is high. and sense of service and calling were high. – The degree of gender equality in employment was higher than average, and friendliness to the elderly was also high.
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