Social workers

What they do

Social workers provide counselling, therapy and other supportive social services. They help individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations and communities develop the skills and resources they need to function well in society.

Where they work

• Social service and government agencies
• BC Government
• Child Development Centers
• Child welfare organizations
• First Nation band councils
• Health agencies
• Rehabilitative centers

Common jobs

• Social Worker
• Social Program Officer
• Child Protection Worker
• Guardianship Worker
• Adoption Worker
• Resource Worker
• Youth Probation Officer
• Social Program Officer Assistant

Resources

• Social Worker roles in the BC Public Service
• WorkBC profiles: wages, working environment, job openings and more
• BC Education Planner: post-secondary education programs
• BC Transfer Guide: education transfer opportunities
• Job Bank and Ministry of Children & Family Development: current vacancies
• BC College of Social Workers: registration information