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, [|Tasks]

Social workers help people and their families adjust to problems in their lives. For example, serious illness, child abuse, substance abuse, mental illness, handicaps, and anti-social behavior. Sometimes, they help people accept situations that can't be change. Some social workers work with the government in offices, hospitals, clinics, prison or the court.

[|Salary]

On average $20,000- 42,000 in the U.S, but In New York City the average is 55,678.

[|Level of education required]

You must at least have a bachelor degree, majoring in psychology or sociology. However if you want to work in a school or health setting you'll need a master degree.

[|Future Prospects]

Employment of social workers is expected to increase by 16 percent during the 2008–18 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations.

[|High School]

In order to prepare you take social studies classes, peer mentoring and volunteer.

[|College or other education]

Bachelor degree or sometimes master degree.