Works with children who crossed the border alone, finding safe family members to care for them.
Interviews a 15-year-old in a shelter about relatives in the US, calls an aunt in Texas to check her home, and writes a release recommendation.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in social work or related; Spanish fluency often required.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Social Work, Psychology, Spanish.
Growing about average. Depends on federal policy.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can help with paperwork, but interviewing children and checking relatives' homes stay human.
Classes: Spanish, Psychology, Sociology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1093.
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