Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Child, Family, and School Social Workers to increase by 4.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 405,100 to 422,900 jobs. Its estimate of 33,900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($59,550), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
405,100
Projected employment (2034)
422,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
33,900
Pay & Preparation
$59,550
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Active Listening (4.88/5) • Speaking (4.5/5) • Critical Thinking (4.12/5) • Social Perceptiveness (4.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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