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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

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Child Welfare Specialist : Social workers in this role focus on the safety and well-being of children, often within the context of child protective services or foster care systems. Empathy and Active Listening 7. Essential social work skills include empathy, authenticity, resilience and respect. Client Advocacy 6.

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Child Abuse: Understanding, Prevention & Support

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In turn, adults should continuously work on improving effective communication skills, including non-judgmental listening, empathy, and validation, to build trust with children. Child Protective Services (CPS): Research the contact information for the local CPS office or child welfare agency.