Social Work Career — A Path for Ethiopian-Israeli Graduates

Why Social Work Suits the Community?

1. High demand for Amharic speakers: Welfare departments in cities with Ethiopian-Israeli populations urgently seek Amharic-speaking social workers
2. Cultural competency: Community social workers reach clients who don't access services otherwise
3. Stable salary: 8,000-16,000 ILS (based on experience) + civil service tenure

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor's (B.S.W) — 4 years: Hebrew University (Jerusalem), Bar-Ilan University (Ramat Gan), Haifa University. Includes 600 hours of supervised practical placement in years 3-4.

Specialisations

• Youth at risk: High demand, 10,000-14,000 ILS salary
• Geriatric social work: Very high demand, fewer candidates
• Community social work: Ideal for working within the Ethiopian-Israeli community

Scholarships

• JDC-Ashalim scholarship: up to 20,000 ILS/year
• Hebrew University diversity scholarship: 8,000-15,000 ILS

📞 Social Work Council: 03-5120011