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Old 10-01-2007, 01:31 PM
 
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Hi am looking to relocate to Eugene, Oregon. I am currently a Master's level social worker in Wisconsin. What is the job market like there for social work in the child welfare field? How long can I expect to land a job? I have been applying for jobs here and there that I am highly qualified for and not getting any response! Any help would be appreciated.
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Old 10-01-2007, 04:08 PM
 
Location: Myrtle Creek, Oregon
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There are probably 200 MSWs in Eugene looking for a job. You won't get a job unless you are there. The typical job track is to take an entry level job or do volunteer work until something opens up. That could be 1 to 3 years, depending on where you hitch your wagon.
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Old 10-04-2007, 07:37 AM
 
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Default child welfare social work jobs

Hmmm.... I know unemployment is high in Eugene, but I find it hard to believe that there are 200 MSW's looking for a job at any given time. Especially considering there is only one MSW program in the whole state and no BSW programs as far as I can tell. Here in Wisconsin the job market is obviously better, but we have 3 large MSW programs and about 6 BSW programs and there are still plenty of jobs to go around. Some are harder to get than others, such as hospital positions. In child welfare you can always find a job, even will all the new grads every year. I would like to hear from someone who works specifically in child welfare and get some more opinions. Thanks!
Rachel
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Old 03-14-2011, 09:31 AM
 
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The above comment is very true. If you did land a job, 80% of your time would be sitting in frount of a computer monitor as this state has bought into managed care and evidance based treatment like no other place I have worked and it is common to work 50-60 hours to earn 40 hours pay. The report writing is extremely tedious, exacting and time consuming. The paper work takes priority over work with clients. The social service and mental health system here is very rigid and very controlled. I love Eugene so I retired here. I now volunteer services for a church and do outreach work for gay street kids.
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Old 03-18-2011, 10:09 PM
 
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I saw that man on another thread, and he has 25 years experience in that field, and there was no work. Ended up retiring so could stay. So what he is telling you is the truth. The area draws a lot of people with your qualifications and there are very few jobs.
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