Top Social Work Job Opportunities in Texas
June 9, 2009 by admin
Filed under Job Search
Looking for a job in social work in Texas? And a social worker and considering moving to Texas? As the second most populous state in the nation, many job opportunities available for social work. Here are some employment opportunities for social work in Texas.
Texas Employment Opportunity Social Work # 1: CPS cases
Do you have a heart for helping children who have been abused and / or neglect? Would you like to advocate for children in foster care? Do you think I could help families in crisis? Would you like to help parents who have made bad choices, regain custody of their children? Are you able to handle large amounts of stress, long hours and low pay? After a career as a CPS case can be for you.
At one point, there are usually many cps open positions throughout the state. Be open one in your area soon, if not at the moment. For more information on the position and application, visit the Department of Family and Protective Services website here.
Texas Employment Opportunity Social Work # 2: Department of Aging and Disability Case / Social Worker
Would you like to help adults and children who are mentally retarded? Want to help people with disabilities find the resources, get help and live his life to the fullest? If so, you may consider applying to the Department of Aging and Disability Services. They have many jobs, social type of work available. Click here for more information and a complete list.
Texas Employment Opportunities for Social Work 3: Case of a children’s home
If you prefer not to work for a government agency but a private social services agency, you might consider implementing in homes for abused and neglected children. One to think of Cal Farley’s, located near Amarillo. (Note that most of the children’s homes are faith-based, requiring you to be an active Christian) Just google “children’s home in Texas” and you’ll find several. Most employment listings on their website, or you can send them your resume.
Texas Employment Opportunity Social Work # 4: Social worker / domestic violence cases in a Housing
If you think you would like to help women in crisis, can think of applying for a job as a Domestic Violence Shelter. Click here for the WPS web site in Lubbock, and here for Genesis Women’s Shelter. There are many shelters around the state where
You can see if they have openings. Just google the name of the city or town, and “domestic violence shelter to see if there is one in the area.
Texas Employment Opportunity Social Work # 5: Texas Migrant Council (Headstart Program)
Another great place to implement the Texas Migrant Council Headstart Program. He is an especially good place to apply if they spoke Spanish. They usually have openings throughout the state for the Family Service Advocates, which helps migrant families with children. Click here to visit the site and know where they are opening. They also tend to have a high demand for Headstart teachers, reflecting some social work.
These ideas are just five of the application site. If you’re reading this and not a social worker, please read “It’s a career in Social Work for You: Questions to help you decide.”