What are the top social work skills every social worker will need in 2020?

 

1. Compassion
2. Proactiveness
3. Flexibility
4. Ability to work under pressure
5. Organization
6. Listening

Pro-tip: Having the ability to separate your professional life from personal life is a must.  While this is important for any profession, it’s especially true for a social work career.  A career in social work can be stressful and draining.  When you’re dealing with other people’s emotions and problems, it can affect you.  Consider talking with a counselor if you feel your work is interfering with your ability to deal with life.