Employers
Take advantage of the most targeted and cost-effective marketing tools for your social work position or continuing education program. Learn about the social work professional credentials you should look for when screening candidates, and why these credentials can say a lot about the care you provide.
Reach Qualified Social Workers / An Opportunity to Promote Your Organization
- Post Your Positions
Highlight your jobs in the NASW JobLink “Featured Opportunities” section to increase your jobs exposure. Search for suitable candidates by browsing résumés featured on the site and receive instant notifications when candidates apply for your position
- NASW Credentials Verification
The Credentialing Center provides a verification service for NASW members who hold our credentials and specialty certifications. The charge for this service is minimal. For additional information contact the Credentialing Center at 202.408.8600 ext. 447.
- NASW Membership Mailing List Rental
To better assist you in matching your product or service with the right social worker, NASW’s member list is selectable by geography, function, practice, work setting, work focus, membership type, ethnicity, gender, age, income, and years experience in social work.
Social Work Workforce: Salary Information
Social work salaries have a high variability. Social work salaries vary depending upon a number of factors, including geographic location, highest social work degree and gender. (National Study of Licensed Social Workers, 2004). The NASW Center for Workforce Studies partnered with the Center for Health Workforce Studies, University of Albany to conduct this benchmark national study of 10,000 license social workers. Learn more about the results of this study and obtain other salary resources.
Social Work Workforce: Safety Issues
Safety has always been an important issue for the social work profession. The 2004 benchmark national study examined a number of variables related to licensed social workers and their practices, including demographic information, practice issues, services to clients, and workplace issues. In response to the question, “Are you faced with personal safety issues in your primary employment practice?” a surprising 44% of the respondents answered affirmatively. Thirty percent of these social workers did not think that their employers adequately addressed the safety issues. This fact sheet explores some of the factors associated with social workers who face personal safety issues in their employment.
 NASW CE Approval Program: “The Profession’s Stamp of Approval for Quality Continuing Education”
NASW offers formal social work continuing education (CE) approval for programs that meet our criteria. All providers who offer continuing education programs that are relevant to social workers may submit an application. These include, but are not limited to, providers of workshops, conferences, home study programs, and internet-based distance-learning education. The NASW CE Approval Program provides your program with “The Profession’s Stamp of Approval for Quality Continuing Education.”
Social Work Licensure
A social work degree and license are evidence that a social worker has met the basic standards for social work practice in a particular state. Licensing requirements vary from jurisdiction. Visit the state regulatory board directly or the Association of Social Work Boards, for a list of social work state licensing agencies or for a comparison of state regulations.
NASW Credentials and Certifications: Why It’s Important To You
NASW professional credentials are viewed as “license plus.” NASW credentials indicate that a social worker has met national standards of social work practice and exemplified a high level of competence. When you hire an NASW credentialed social worker you are hiring someone who has additional training and expertise that goes beyond a social work degree and state license.
Social Work Merchandise
March is Social Work Month and a great time to show your appreciation for your social work co-workers or employees. NASW online merchandise catalog provides a selection of social work gifts and accessories to celebrate social work month, as well as celebrate social workers all year round.
HelpStartsHere.org
This award-winning consumer Web site provides useful information and resources related to children and families, senior and aging, behavioral health, physical health, and other topic areas. Featured on the social work consumer Web site, www.HelpStartsHere.org, this free national directory helps consumers and professionals locate professional social work services quickly and easily. This comprehensive tool is free to consumers.
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