Child, Family, and School Social Workers
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Civilian:
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.
Job Titles
- Adolescent Counselor
- Adoption Agent
- Adoption Coordinator
- Adoption Counselor
- Adoption Social Worker
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $40,210
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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