hehe it's depend of where are you living, for example in Puerto Rico SW's salary it's around 18,000 annually so yes, that why I moved from there unfortunately :S
THANK YOU FOR THIS CHANNEL! I'm a senior social work major, and I have been looking for a sw channel to kinda answer questions that I didn't know I had. and i love how you're in Texas because I am too!
I’m praying to become an LCSW or possibly work w/in criminal justice. I feel so overwhelmed by how difficult it seems to become a social worker. I just worry I won’t make it through. But, I aspire to be the best one yet. Thanks for your videos I appreciate the knowledge and kindness as well. Thank you. #SuperStar.
This was so helpful. I am currently enrolled at San Antonio College and majoring in Social Work. I have been researching online to try and get a better perspective of the major and the exact steps to take.
@@SocialWorkScrapbook You're in San Antonio!?!? Girl I am getting my masters right now at UTSA DOWNTOWN! I am really interested in working in schools. I just barely started it is only my second semester but I am interested in working in schools once I do graduate.
I love your channel, it's so informative. Continue with the videos! Vlogs maybe, videos about what college life was like, maybe even more on the work you do!!!
Thank God for finding you here on TH-cam. I’ve learned so much in the few months I’ve been subscribed :) I’ll be getting my human services bachelors next year :D
You are very welcome! I wanted my little piece of youtube to help young professionals get to where they want to be! I love all the makeup and style videos, but I was like-- where is the career specific content. I am so happy you are enjoying my content!
I love your videos! I’m going into my senior year of my bachelors degree in Psychology and I’m trying to figure out what I want to get my masters in. I definitely want to work in a school, but I’m between a social worker and a school psychologist as of right now. Could you explain why you went into social work and how you knew it was right for you over any other career path?
Your sense of direction is great! Glad you are thinking of the differences already. I also knew that I wanted to go into the school system. My decision to go into social work was based on the fact that I am inclined to meet students and families during their hardships. I also wants a hands on role in impacting others' lives. School Psychology is great, and needed but in my experience they tend to refrain from actual student and family contact.
Hi Lauren! I really love your videos and you actually inspired me to start my own channel about social work and anything else going on in my life :) thank you so much for the inspiration and all the good videos!
Thank you for this video. I went to the same website that you used in the beginning of the video and I found zero programs of School Social Work. I live in TN and I don't want to go to school in a different state due to family being old and all that. I was wondering if there are any online colleges that provide this? Thank you again for making this video. I was like I want to be a social worker but I didn't know where I could get a good job and I looked it up on youtube and I found that I could work at a school. You have given me so much information!
Your video was super informative. Thank You so much for adding in the resources to check the potential salaries within the school districts near us. That was very helpful. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. :) Stay Blessed.
I’m so glad you made this channel to educate people on the field I am currently about to go to college as a freshman to pursue social work! I’m doing the BSW route and I’m attending Temple because they also have a social work school. I’m interested in seeing more vlogging videos thank you ❤️
Hi Lauren! Your channel is heaven-sent, it’s really helped me! So I had a question, I have my msw, on the children & families track. I’m taking my LMSW soon, also, I’m wrapping up my play therapy certification. My internships didn’t include school social work, but did include play therapy with children with emotional and social challenges. Next month I will start applying to positions, do you think I would not be qualified for a school social worker (I’ve heard some provide play therapy in a school setting)? My fear is not getting any position I apply for! I know that’s crazy, but I’m worried lol. Also, correct me if I am wrong, but to take the LCSW, a social worker must be working in a clinical setting, for at least 2 years, have an LCSW supervisor and get 100 hours of supervision in a 24-month period? Is that right? Thank you for any feedback! ❤️
Yay! You are on a roll! Your concentration and internship experience definitely qualify you for the school social work role! Its totally normal to be nervous, so was I when I first graduated. Believe in your skill set, any place that accepts you would be lucky! Yes, for the LCSW I believe you need 2 years of social work experience (it does not need to be strictly clinical), but you will need a certain amount of clinical contact hours as you are getting two years of clinical supervision.
Social Work Scrapbook thank you SO much for your reply! I found it really informative and means a lot that you take time out of your schedule to answer our questions! You are amazing and I try to share your YT channel with all the social work students I know. You offer invaluable information! Thank you! ❤️
This is perfect! Just what I needed :) I’ll be graduating in December with my associate’s in Social Work so I’m super excited to keep going. Would you mind doing a school social worker planner video?
Congrats girl!!! Keep up the good work! I LOVE planning and SOCIAL WORK...great video suggestion. I can make a video showing how I plan out my day, week and school year! Let me know if that sounds good
Social Work Scrapbook yes please! And congratulations on your associates degree! I got my associates in Mental Health/ Social work and have gone on to get my BSW. You will be so ahead of those in the BSW program if you choose to go on 😉
I'm in Texas too, and I have a bachelor's in child development. I am looking into applying for a MSW with a specialization in community practice. Thank you so much for the informative insight. I love your organizational style and tips. As a mom how flexible is your schedule?
Thank you for sharing, can you give any advice to an aspiring social worker for someone who is basically about to enter their 40's with some college experience but no degree.
Thanks so much for your videos!!!!! Could you elaborate a little on the $1k+ you referenced that districts provide for masters programs? Is it a retroactive grant seeing as you need a masters degree to get the job?
Hi! I do love your videos. I want. To become a social worker but not really sure where to start. I left school over 8 years ago and I'll be honest I will be getting my GED this year but I'm not sure where to go from there because I'm literally starting from scratch! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! 💛
If you have the funds go for a Bachelors in Social Work, from there you can add one more year and become a licensed master level social worker... I know it seems tough at the start but you can do it!!! 👌🏽✨
Hi I graduated bachelor degree in Pschology in the Philippines. And I now a resident in Canada. I am now interested in school social work. Do I really need to take masteral degree?
Hi, thank you for making this video. School social worker means that you re gonna work in a school setting and you had experience in educational setting? Because I had an experience working at school managing the youth development programs and teaching English as well. I wanna work in educational setting not as a teacher but as a facilitator improving the education program and students. I am just wondering whether i take the most suitable masters degree....
I just found your channel and i subscribed because your videos are so interesting and informative. I just started my master in my navite country and i hope one day i’ll be able to work as social worker in the usa. But the school system here is really different from there and I was wondering if my degree will be valid there and what steps are necessary to have my degree certificate recognized. I searched these informations a lot but without any success.
Hi! I just discovered your channel. My name is Taylor, and I'm a sophomore in college double majoring with a Human Development and Family Studies degree and Elementary Education. I'm interested in social work. Do you think this degree is a good tract before I get my masters? Also, are there any types of social work that deal with homelessness? And if so, do you need a master's for that? I'm worried about going into social work because people make it out to be depressing.
Family Studies and Human Dev. are perfect for an eventual MSW. There are several positions with the homeless population that social workers work with--- not all need a Master's degree but the work is difficult. You will most likely make more of an impact with a MSW degree. Does this make sense?
I graduated with my bachelors & im thinking of going for my MSW degree at UT! My question is, if someone is struggling with mental illness, could they still be a good social worker or counselor? I’m a pretty emotional person but I want to help kids as a school social worker. Sometimes it’s hard to leave the bad at work but I know it will be a rewarding career. Thank you!
hello 👋 thank you so much for sharing your story ☺️ i want to be school social worker so i don't know if i graduate bachelor of social work is enough or must MSW
Hi I have a 4 year BSW and I have done intensive CPD accredited play therapy courses,beginners and completed advanced. I want to be a school social worker
Hello all the way from San Juan Puerto Rico. What would you advice a retired person to take social worker after 60 years old? With 20 years working with school system AND CHURCH.
Is it possible to concentrate in two concentrations? A big part of choosing social work as a major is the flexibility offered, and I'd want to be able to move between medical and school social work in case I get bored and want to move around some. Or could I concentrate on one in my bachelor's, and the other in my master's?
I am going for my BSW I'm 23 years old feeling a little bit behind. But I have been a bit concerned so many people have told me that social workers dont make a lot of money and work a ton of hours without getting paid. Is this true ? I'm not trying to make a crazy amount of money but enough to support myself and live comfortably
Brooke do sw get paid what they are worth ..no but neither do plenty other professions . all I’m gonna say is I’ve never met a MSW or a licensed SW that lives in the hood ..most live and raise their kids in the same neighborhoods as teachers, nurses, dental hygienists, LPCs , etccc aka middle class . Hope that answers your question . Btw most MSW jobs I see are 9am-5pm hours . If you choose to work in a hospital that may differ but even then most of the shifts are 8 hours .
Love your video I have done MSW(Master of Social work) from india. What additional qualification i add from canada, to become a social worker in canada.
Its amazing that you know your internship already! There isnt a video covering this topic...YET! Great suggestion. Feel free to hop on my FB group --search social work scrapbook community on FB. We can get some answers and suggestions from there too
Hi I am a License teacher in the Philppines and I am now taking up Master of Science in Social work with education as my area of concentration. Will this be okay? I am planning when I finish this program and take the Licensure exam and hoping that my credentials will be credited.
I’m a school social worker and the paper work is minimal compared to community based social work. It can have stressful days. But you work with a team of people, teachers, psychologists, guidance counselors. It’s much more of a team approach so it never gets too stressful.
I'm a retired social worker, worked as a school social worker and in other areas for 40 plus years. in my opinion, you have to get used to being behind and managing your stress, or burnout is a threat. Self care is critical!!!!
Hi. Thank you for this information. I am on my path to enroll in a social work master. Do you if being a bilingual school social worker (certified) can make a significant impact on the salary? Thank you so much for your time.
Maria Alvarado Hi and congrats- I’ve never taken the LBSW exam- I have a video up for LMSW exam- check it out for a link to a really good study guide 💖
Thank you for talking about the salary because... people assume that ALL social workers make $25-30K 😑 People can be so ignorant and uninformed.
Yep! I gotcha girly!
hehe it's depend of where are you living, for example in Puerto Rico SW's salary it's around 18,000 annually so yes, that why I moved from there unfortunately :S
Social workers in my district in AZ enter on the same pay scale as all master level providers starting at 68k for nine months 0 experience
THANK YOU FOR THIS CHANNEL! I'm a senior social work major, and I have been looking for a sw channel to kinda answer questions that I didn't know I had. and i love how you're in Texas because I am too!
YAY! Glad my content is helping! Thanks for your support!
@@SocialWorkScrapbook how to start social work in education in india tell me about if you knows
I’m a hs senior looking into medical or school social work and I love your channel please do another day in my life I loved the one you did 😩😩😩👌🏾
Awesome...I sure will!
Social Work Scrapbook thank you!! 🤗🤗
I’m praying to become an LCSW or possibly work w/in criminal justice. I feel so overwhelmed by how difficult it seems to become a social worker. I just worry I won’t make it through. But, I aspire to be the best one yet. Thanks for your videos I appreciate the knowledge and kindness as well. Thank you. #SuperStar.
This was so helpful. I am currently enrolled at San Antonio College and majoring in Social Work. I have been researching online to try and get a better perspective of the major and the exact steps to take.
Great! Im glad you found me...I'm in San Antonio too!!! Let me know if you need anything! Good Luck on your social work journey Nicole!
@@SocialWorkScrapbook You're in San Antonio!?!? Girl I am getting my masters right now at UTSA DOWNTOWN! I am really interested in working in schools. I just barely started it is only my second semester but I am interested in working in schools once I do graduate.
I majored originally in criminal justice and because of that I was finally able to move to social work! I discovered my interest in that :D
I love your channel, it's so informative. Continue with the videos! Vlogs maybe, videos about what college life was like, maybe even more on the work you do!!!
Yess! I plan on it! Thanks for your suggestions!!
Yesss I agree,
vlogs and more "day in the life of a school social worker" videos!
This video was so informative
Thanks for posting it was pretty informative & the details were appreciated 😊👍
I appreciate the video! Thanks, Lauren. I'm considering becoming a school social worker
Thank God for finding you here on TH-cam. I’ve learned so much in the few months I’ve been subscribed :)
I’ll be getting my human services bachelors next year :D
You are very welcome! I wanted my little piece of youtube to help young professionals get to where they want to be! I love all the makeup and style videos, but I was like-- where is the career specific content. I am so happy you are enjoying my content!
I love your videos! I’m going into my senior year of my bachelors degree in Psychology and I’m trying to figure out what I want to get my masters in. I definitely want to work in a school, but I’m between a social worker and a school psychologist as of right now. Could you explain why you went into social work and how you knew it was right for you over any other career path?
Your sense of direction is great! Glad you are thinking of the differences already. I also knew that I wanted to go into the school system. My decision to go into social work was based on the fact that I am inclined to meet students and families during their hardships. I also wants a hands on role in impacting others' lives. School Psychology is great, and needed but in my experience they tend to refrain from actual student and family contact.
This video was so helpful ! I’m a BSW student at WKU and wanting to be a LCSW and do school based therapy
Hi Lauren! I really love your videos and you actually inspired me to start my own channel about social work and anything else going on in my life :) thank you so much for the inspiration and all the good videos!
Thanks! I can't wait to check out your channel...let me know if you ever want to collab!
Very informative. I just wish there was a proper breakdown like this for those in the Caribbbean..like myself
I love your channel.♥️♥️ I just started school and I can't wait to become a SSW!
Thank you for this video I will be completing my BSW in December!
Thank you for this video. I went to the same website that you used in the beginning of the video and I found zero programs of School Social Work. I live in TN and I don't want to go to school in a different state due to family being old and all that. I was wondering if there are any online colleges that provide this? Thank you again for making this video. I was like I want to be a social worker but I didn't know where I could get a good job and I looked it up on youtube and I found that I could work at a school. You have given me so much information!
Your video was super informative. Thank You so much for adding in the resources to check the potential salaries within the school districts near us. That was very helpful. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. :) Stay Blessed.
Your videos make me a better therapist with my kids and families! Do you have a video about passing the ASWB test?
Awwww this hit me right in the feels! Thank you!
As far as ASWB test, I do not. I have taken my LMSW exam and LCSW exam.
Thank you for this! I'm about to start the journey towards my BSW, and your videos are so helpful! keep up the good work :)
Go LILLY Go!!! I love hearing about social workers on their journey to help others!!! Keep in touch and let me know if you have any questions!!!
Social Work Scrapbook thank you so much!! I definitely will! :)
I’m so glad you made this channel to educate people on the field I am currently about to go to college as a freshman to pursue social work! I’m doing the BSW route and I’m attending Temple because they also have a social work school. I’m interested in seeing more vlogging videos thank you ❤️
You read my mind-- I will be posting some more vlogs very soon! Congrats on starting your college career- good luck girl!
Hi you’re probably done with college now so how was it?
Hi Lauren! Your channel is heaven-sent, it’s really helped me! So I had a question, I have my msw, on the children & families track. I’m taking my LMSW soon, also, I’m wrapping up my play therapy certification. My internships didn’t include school social work, but did include play therapy with children with emotional and social challenges. Next month I will start applying to positions, do you think I would not be qualified for a school social worker (I’ve heard some provide play therapy in a school setting)? My fear is not getting any position I apply for! I know that’s crazy, but I’m worried lol.
Also, correct me if I am wrong, but to take the LCSW, a social worker must be working in a clinical setting, for at least 2 years, have an LCSW supervisor and get 100 hours of supervision in a 24-month period? Is that right? Thank you for any feedback! ❤️
Yay! You are on a roll! Your concentration and internship experience definitely qualify you for the school social work role! Its totally normal to be nervous, so was I when I first graduated. Believe in your skill set, any place that accepts you would be lucky!
Yes, for the LCSW I believe you need 2 years of social work experience (it does not need to be strictly clinical), but you will need a certain amount of clinical contact hours as you are getting two years of clinical supervision.
Social Work Scrapbook thank you SO much for your reply! I found it really informative and means a lot that you take time out of your schedule to answer our questions! You are amazing and I try to share your YT channel with all the social work students I know. You offer invaluable information! Thank you! ❤️
How did it go?!
This is perfect! Just what I needed :) I’ll be graduating in December with my associate’s in Social Work so I’m super excited to keep going. Would you mind doing a school social worker planner video?
yes i wanna see this too!! also, congrats on your associates (:
Congrats girl!!! Keep up the good work!
I LOVE planning and SOCIAL WORK...great video suggestion. I can make a video showing how I plan out my day, week and school year! Let me know if that sounds good
Social Work Scrapbook yes please! And congratulations on your associates degree! I got my associates in Mental Health/ Social work and have gone on to get my BSW. You will be so ahead of those in the BSW program if you choose to go on 😉
Thanks!
Sorry so late, thanks so much! And that sounds like a perfect idea for the video :)
I'm in Texas too, and I have a bachelor's in child development. I am looking into applying for a MSW with a specialization in community practice. Thank you so much for the informative insight. I love your organizational style and tips. As a mom how flexible is your schedule?
Thank you for sharing, can you give any advice to an aspiring social worker for someone who is basically about to enter their 40's with some college experience but no degree.
Great video- thank you!💕
You are very welcome!! It was requested by many viewers, so I'm happy it helps!
Thanks so much for your videos!!!!! Could you elaborate a little on the $1k+ you referenced that districts provide for masters programs? Is it a retroactive grant seeing as you need a masters degree to get the job?
Hi! This depends on your district. The district I work for starts salary higher for teachers and staff that have a Masters degree.
Hi! I do love your videos. I want. To become a social worker but not really sure where to start. I left school over 8 years ago and I'll be honest I will be getting my GED this year but I'm not sure where to go from there because I'm literally starting from scratch! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! 💛
If you have the funds go for a Bachelors in Social Work, from there you can add one more year and become a licensed master level social worker... I know it seems tough at the start but you can do it!!! 👌🏽✨
Hi I graduated bachelor degree in Pschology in the Philippines. And I now a resident in Canada. I am now interested in school social work. Do I really need to take masteral degree?
Hi, thank you for making this video. School social worker means that you re gonna work in a school setting and you had experience in educational setting? Because I had an experience working at school managing the youth development programs and teaching English as well. I wanna work in educational setting not as a teacher but as a facilitator improving the education program and students. I am just wondering whether i take the most suitable masters degree....
Administrative / Leadership may be better suited for your goal
I just found your channel and i subscribed because your videos are so interesting and informative.
I just started my master in my navite country and i hope one day i’ll be able to work as social worker in the usa. But the school system here is really different from there and I was wondering if my degree will be valid there and what steps are necessary to have my degree certificate recognized. I searched these informations a lot but without any success.
Thanks so much for watching and supporting my channel- I’ll try to look into your question 😊
Hi! I just discovered your channel. My name is Taylor, and I'm a sophomore in college double majoring with a Human Development and Family Studies degree and Elementary Education. I'm interested in social work. Do you think this degree is a good tract before I get my masters? Also, are there any types of social work that deal with homelessness? And if so, do you need a master's for that? I'm worried about going into social work because people make it out to be depressing.
Family Studies and Human Dev. are perfect for an eventual MSW. There are several positions with the homeless population that social workers work with--- not all need a Master's degree but the work is difficult. You will most likely make more of an impact with a MSW degree. Does this make sense?
I graduated with my bachelors & im thinking of going for my MSW degree at UT! My question is, if someone is struggling with mental illness, could they still be a good social worker or counselor? I’m a pretty emotional person but I want to help kids as a school social worker. Sometimes it’s hard to leave the bad at work but I know it will be a rewarding career.
Thank you!
Go for it! You can do it! Just be sure you are seeking assistance and consultation if needed!
Thank You for the info! Love your videos ^_^
Thank you for your sweet words! Glad you like em!
hello 👋
thank you so much for sharing your story ☺️
i want to be school social worker so i don't know if i graduate bachelor of social work is enough or must MSW
So interesting
Great video. Thank you
Thanks, glad it could help!
Hi I have a 4 year BSW and I have done intensive CPD accredited play therapy courses,beginners and completed advanced. I want to be a school social worker
Hello all the way from San Juan Puerto Rico. What would you advice a retired person to take social worker after 60 years old? With 20 years working with school system AND CHURCH.
Can someone explain to me in a much simple way what a school social worker does?
Is it possible to concentrate in two concentrations? A big part of choosing social work as a major is the flexibility offered, and I'd want to be able to move between medical and school social work in case I get bored and want to move around some. Or could I concentrate on one in my bachelor's, and the other in my master's?
Did you have to teach before becoming a school social worker?
Would counselor aide count as experience in school setting?
Yes I’m doing online classes now to become social worker
Awesome! You will love the role!
Thanks for this. But, you mentioned stipend but didn’t speak much about it
I am going for my BSW I'm 23 years old feeling a little bit behind. But I have been a bit concerned so many people have told me that social workers dont make a lot of money and work a ton of hours without getting paid. Is this true ? I'm not trying to make a crazy amount of money but enough to support myself and live comfortably
Brooke do sw get paid what they are worth ..no but neither do plenty other professions . all I’m gonna say is I’ve never met a MSW or a licensed SW that lives in the hood ..most live and raise their kids in the same neighborhoods as teachers, nurses, dental hygienists, LPCs , etccc aka middle class . Hope that answers your question . Btw most MSW jobs I see are 9am-5pm hours . If you choose to work in a hospital that may differ but even then most of the shifts are 8 hours .
Social Workers live comfortable...I own my home and my own car. No need to worry-- but go for your master's in social work!
Love your video
I have done MSW(Master of Social work) from india.
What additional qualification i add from canada, to become a social worker in canada.
I have a Psychology Degree.
Nice! I’m doing my internship in a high school.
Cool, have you started already? How do you like it?
I will start in the fall, but I wanted to know what to expect and pointers. Specifically working with those who have conflict with teachers
I haven’t started yet, but I was wondering if you could give me a few tips. Is there a video to help me with this?
Its amazing that you know your internship already! There isnt a video covering this topic...YET! Great suggestion. Feel free to hop on my FB group --search social work scrapbook community on FB. We can get some answers and suggestions from there too
Thank you for posting this, its disheartening to know that with the experience and education noted here you can still be grossly underpaid
Very true, mental health can be undervalued. It doesn't change my passion for the work and my belief in families.
Hi i have degree msw plz help me how i can strt work as school social worker
Hi I am a License teacher in the Philppines and I am now taking up Master of Science in Social work with education as my area of concentration. Will this be okay? I am planning when I finish this program and take the Licensure exam and hoping that my credentials will be credited.
Will this be credited in US?
awe i’m also attending UT currently as a psychology major looking to minor in social work 🥺
YAY! Hook Em!
I want to know if I’m always going to be drowning in paper work? Is it high stress? Am I always going to be playing catch up AND stressed?
I have the same question!!🙂
I’m a school social worker and the paper work is minimal compared to community based social work. It can have stressful days. But you work with a team of people, teachers, psychologists, guidance counselors. It’s much more of a team approach so it never gets too stressful.
I'm a retired social worker, worked as a school social worker and in other areas for 40 plus years. in my opinion, you have to get used to being behind and managing your stress, or burnout is a threat. Self care is critical!!!!
Can you please post some guide for an MSW graduate from India. How we can get job abroad ?
Hi. Thank you for this information. I am on my path to enroll in a social work master. Do you if being a bilingual school social worker (certified) can make a significant impact on the salary? Thank you so much for your time.
I believe so...bilingual will get you a pay raise almost anywhere! Congrats, and thanks for choosing social work!!!
hi, new grad. i am struggling to find a school social work position, any suggestions?
Sis I completed msw from India.. am planning to come uk for studying...so can you suggest some courses related to msw..I don't want to do msw again..
anyone know what it was supposed to say where it cuts out at 4:42?
I'm a clinical social worker in Bangladesh. But i can't find a job
Where are you work like social worker?
So someone can do a clinical concentration and still work as a school social worker?
Yes! That is exactly what I did.
I just graduated with my BSW what’s a good book to study for your exam or are there any classes??
Maria Alvarado Hi and congrats- I’ve never taken the LBSW exam- I have a video up for LMSW exam- check it out for a link to a really good study guide 💖
LMSW Exam Tips to Passth-cam.com/video/uBy30M0sqMk/w-d-xo.html
Social Work Scrapbook thank you will look into it! Do you have a Instagram that also talks about SW
Maria Alvarado yesss!! Find me on IG or Facebook- I’m @socialworkscrapbook
New subbie here !
Hi! Is there any difference in getting a master degree in different universities?
No, in fact changing Universities for a Master's Degree is recommended.
I am a liberal studies student can i still become a social worker?
Ofcourse! Apply for an MSSW!
Hi, do you know how I can apply for a School Social work license in NYS? I have an LMSW and a BA in psychology.
That’s awesome- I’m not too sure how to go about that. I’m sure you can find info on the NYS social work board website 😊
Thank you!
Do School Social Workers also work in High Schools?
Yes, absolutely!
I am so confused!!
So what was your jouney to becoming a social worker? like the order you did all this in im really curious how long it took.