Continuing Education

Extra Income for Social Workers

Empowering Social Workers: Income, Business Skills, and More!

Social Work Education

About The Course

Course Title: Extra Income and Business Skills for Social Workers

Learning Objectives:

Maximize Income Through Diverse Opportunities: Participants will identify and leverage unique extra income opportunities suited to their profession. By exploring various side hustles and assessing how these can align with their personal and professional objectives, learners will develop actionable plans to increase their earnings while continuing to contribute meaningfully to their field.
Develop Foundational Business Skills for Social Work Practices: Learners will gain essential business skills necessary for starting and growing a successful practice in the social work domain. This includes understanding the basics of business formation, financial planning, and risk management. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship within the social work context, enabling them to establish or expand their own practices confidently.
Achieve Financial Well-Being and Security: This course will empower social workers to set and achieve their personal and financial goals through strategic planning and effective financial management. Participants will learn to conduct thorough self-assessments, identify short-term and long-term financial goals, and apply golden rules of saving and investing. The objective is to foster a sense of financial well-being and security, allowing for a focused pursuit of both career ambitions and personal aspirations.

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Course Outline

Section 1: Understanding Your Financial Landscape

Introduction to understanding your personal financial landscape as a social worker.
Strategies for identifying and alleviating financial strain.
Guidance on conducting a self-assessment to align with your financial goals.

Section 2: Identifying Opportunities

Exploration of unique extra income opportunities specifically for social workers.
Deep dive into various side hustles and how to leverage them for additional income.
Practical tips on identifying opportunities that align with personal and professional goals.

Section 3: Basic Business Skills

Fundamentals of starting your own business, including forming an LLC and business planning.
Overview of basic business skills, including financial planning and insurance needs.
Strategies for minimizing stress and maximizing opportunities in your social work practice.

Section 4: Saving, Investing, Retirement

Key principles of saving, investing, and planning for retirement tailored for social workers.
Introduction to golden rules of financial management to ensure long-term success.
Tools and strategies for achieving short-term and long-term financial goals.

Section 5: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Identification of common financial pitfalls and strategies to avoid them.
Techniques for building financial resilience in the social work profession.
Practical advice for maintaining a healthy financial status and spotting potential issues early.

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Other Details

Learning Method: Recorded asynchronous distance (non-interactive). This course includes a recorded video and access to the presented resources.

Amount of CE Credit Offered: No CE credit is offered for this course.

Fees: This course is free.

Target Audience: Social Workers pursuing additional income opportunities or growing their businesses.

Content Level: Both beginning and intermediate-level content are included in this course.

Course Creation Date: 3/16/24

Requesting Accessibility Accommodations:

Please email [email protected] to request accessibility accommodations.

System Requirements:

The most recent version of Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge browser
Javascript enabled
PDF plugin
Graphic and audio output capability
Broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbps (recommended)
TLS 1.2 supported by your web browser

Please email [email protected] with any questions about the course.

Instructor Bio

Alex Mitchell – I’ve been a product leader at 5+ scaling technology startups and have founded or co-founded several startups of my own, including Agents of Change with my wife Meagan Mitchell.

I’m passionate about new and emerging technologies and helping as many people as possible around the world access and utilize them effectively.

I look forward to exploring this topic together and helping you increase your financial literacy and financial confidence!

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