1. 1 Key Finding #1: The Social Work Labor Force is Older Than The Overall Labor Force.

2. 2 Key Finding #2: The Current Social Work Labor Force Is Expected to Decrease Significantly Over the Next Two Years.

3. 3 Key Finding #3: The Current Social Work Labor Force Is Experiencing More Transition Than Originally Envisioned. 19% of survey respondents reported that they were not currently active as social workers. Common reasons for leaving social work  Retirement (24%)  Level of pay (21%)  Too few social work jobs (11%)

4. 4 Key Finding #4: Social Workers Have Experienced Increased Demands in Their Work, but Decreased Resources and Supports in Recent Years.  Paperwork  Severity of client problems  Caseload sizes  Levels of reimbursement  Availability of social work staffing  Availability of social work supervision

5. 5 Key Finding #5: The Profession Is Not Keeping Pace With Population Trends in Terms of Its Ability to Attract Social Workers of Color.

6. 6 Key Finding #6: Social Workers Provide Services to Both Older Adults and Children. 61% of social workers have children (0-12 years) in their caseloads 76% of social workers have adolescents (13-21years) in their caseloads 75% of social workers have older adults (55 years +) in their caseloads

7. 7 Key Finding #7: Social Work Practice Areas Exhibit Considerable Variability.

8. 8 Key Finding #8: Most Social Workers Are Satisfied With Their Educational Preparation and Post-degree Continuing Education/Training. 61% report that their degree programs prepared them well or very well 71% report similar satisfaction with continuing education

9. 9 Key Finding #9: Most Social Workers Are Satisfied With Their Compensation Packages. 67% describe their salaries as either adequate or very adequate 65% report similar satisfaction with their benefits

10. 10 Key Finding #10: MSWs and BSWs Report Different Levels of Satisfaction With Their Experiences in the Labor Market. 69% of MSWs reported satisfaction with their salaries 57% of BSWs reported satisfaction with their salaries