Career Details
ENTRY WAGE LEVEL
$17.51
UPPER WAGE LEVEL
$25.73
AVERAGE ANNUAL
$44,769
JOBS IN THE REGION
153
JOB DESCRIPTION
Community social workers help communities function. Some work directly with individuals, conducting needs assessments and making referrals to resources in the community. Others assess needs on a larger scale. They may plan and administer programs (reference: SocialWorkLicensure.org)
Video courtesy of University of Buffalo, “Day in the Life”).
State of Oregon Licenses and Education
Licenses
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Schools & Training Providers
| Southern Oregon University | Ashland | Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services |
| Rogue Community College | Medford | Associates Degree in Social Science/Human Services |
| Rogue Community College | Medford | Peer Support Specialist Training |
| Rogue Retreat | Medford | Peer Support Training |
| OnTrack Rogue Valley | Medford/Grants Pass/Cave Junction | On-PACE: OnTrack Peer and Counselor Education |
For training information including possible financial support, contact your local WorkSource Rogue Valley Work Center (Jackson and Josephine Counties). View a Calendar of Other Local Trainings.
Call: Jackson County 541-734-7533 or Josephine County 541-471-3811
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