AboutLeslie Truex Expertise I can answer questions on how to find a work-at-home job online or off including the best sites for finding jobs, how approach an employer about working at home, and other methods for creating a work-at-home job. I can also answer questions about current trends in telecommuting, how to establish a telecommuting program in a company, and how to maximize productivity while working at home.
Experience I have telecommuted as a social worker, writer, web designer and online researcher. I have provided work-at-home job announcements and tips online since 1998 at my site WorkAtHomeSuccess.com. I am the author of Jobs At Home: A Complete Guide to Finding or Creating a Work-At-Home and of the soon to be published The Pajama Mama Guide to Online Employment.
Publications My articles have appeared in various work-at-home and stay-at-home e-zines and web site.
Education/Credentials I have a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work.
Awards and Honors Work-At-Home Success has been recognized and received several awards from various online resources.
Expert: Leslie Truex Date: 7/2/2008 Subject: telecommuting as a social worker
Question hi Leslie,
I too have an MSW and have made the decision that, if possible, I would like to telecommute. I currently work in case management in a hospital, but also have work experience in Foster care and family therapy (which i still do per diem). My question to you is how do I find an SW telecommuting job?
Answer Hi Tanya,
Searching for a work-at-home job is much the same as searching for a traditional job. However, you're more likely to find one online than in your local paper. With that said, I don't see as many social work jobs. I do see case manage work, but that's usually in nursing.
I found my home-based social work jobs, simply by sending a letter of inquiry and my resume to agencies in my state. Most weren't interested, but it only takes one. All the social workers in my state with the agency I work with now are contract workers (not all work full time. Some still have a regular job). If I were you, that is the route I'd go. Be sure to mention how hiring a contract or home based worker will save them on overhead and other expenses. Its all about what's in it for the employer when you ask to work at home.
It may help to learn more about telecommuting and how it helps businesses. You can visit http://www.workathomesuccess.com to learn more.
