Social Workers
AI is reshaping the work of Social Workers — here's where you already have an edge.
The Shift
How much of this work overlaps with today's AIA lot
This role
BarelySomeA lot
AI is set to change a lot of this work
Source
Felten et al. 2021
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- AI-Assisted Case Documentation and NotesThe NASW technology standards state that social workers may use various forms of technology to gather, manage, and store client information, and must document services and protect client information in the electronic record.
Where this comes from
National Association of Social Worker…
View guidance from your field - AI-Assisted Risk and Safety ScreeningThe Administration for Children and Families reports that predictive risk models generate real-time risk classifications that are more consistent and less resource-intensive than manual tools, and are implemented to support child welfare staff across the decision-making continuum.
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Looking Ahead
AI is changing this work — and you can get ahead of it
There's no official U.S. projection that fits your exact title yet, and we won't invent one or stretch a number that doesn't fit. Here's what we're sure of: your plan names the AI skills worth your time here, starting from the strengths you already bring.
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One of your strengths already reaches another role.
Where could you go next?Real roles your work already reaches.